Among other activities, the Heritage Committee provides limited funding for groups and individuals with projects that celebrate Yellowknife's history and culture. This funding has been used to create heritage photo displays, heritage mobile applications, and heritage-related public art displays, but new ideas are always welcome!
Funding requests over $5,000 are subject to review by Council. All applications must be submitted before or on the established application deadline each funding year.
The Yellowknife Heritage Committee was established by City Council in February 1985, by Heritage Committee By-law No. 2955. The By-law was repealed, and the current Terms of Reference were adopted on March 9, 2015.
Heritage By-law No. 4540 establishes the responsibilities of the Heritage Committee for designating and recognizing heritage resources, as well as the processes and criteria for the designation, restoration and alteration of heritage resources.
On June 26, 2017, Council adopted the Heritage Committee 2017-2022 Strategic Plan.
On September 10, 2018, Council adopted the Intercultural Heritage and Placemaking Plan.
The next meeting date for the Heritage Committee is to be determined.
For more information or to apply, contact @email or call (867) 920-5600.