Heritage Day is the third Monday in February and Heritage Week continues through February 23! Check out the #HeritageDayCanada and #HeritageWeekCanada hashtags on social media to see how it’s being celebrated by museums, heritage organizations and communities in the province and around the country!

Background:

In 1973, the National Trust for Canada named Heritage Day as a national focal point for celebrating Canada’s diverse heritage.

“Why celebrate Heritage Day? Because Canada’s collective story is told through our special places, whether they are historic lighthouses or schools, places of faith, industrial complexes, or cultural landscapes. Our shared heritage in all its forms has the power to create a sense of belonging. Gathering places like town squares, and pow wow grounds, and cultural objects such as artifacts, regalia, and family memorabilia are tangible touchstones with the past that can root us in place and nourish the spirit. Intangible heritage – languages, traditional rituals, music, dance, storytelling, and more – is at the heart of family and community.” – National Trust for Canada

We encourage all our members to highlight Newfoundland & Labrador’s vibrant heritage by showcasing their sites and collections on social media and using the #HeritageDayCanada and #HeritageWeekCanada hashtags! Don’t forget to tag MANL!