Exploring Theme: "Historic Sites and Monuments. Act"

The proposed legislation will expand representation for Indigenous peoples on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and ensure transparent, sustainable, and inclusive direction for federally owned historic places June 7, 2022 The protection and conservation of historic places in Canada can and must be part of Canada’s reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The Government...

Announced the appointment of three distinguished Canadians to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC): Lisa Prosper, from Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is a scholar and public speaker, presenting and publishing nationally and internationally on cultural landscape theory and practice, notably relating to Indigenous cultural heritage. Ms. Prosper’s appointment was effective March 26, 2018. Timothy Christian,...

Bill C-374 “An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board)” passed unanimously in the House after Third Reading....

Bill C-374: An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board) introduced. The Bill will add three indigenous members – First Nations, Métis and Inuit – to the board....