Connecting Ottawa’s Heritage Community
CHC connects and supports Ottawa’s heritage community through professional development, advocacy, mentorship and public engagement.
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Welcome to our vibrant heritage community of the National Capital Region, where our network of heritage organizations, emerging and established professionals, and heritage advocates come together to recognize, protect and celebrate Ottawa’s heritage. From the echoes of our past to the vibrant pulse of the present, we invite you to join us in shaping a future that’s inclusive, inspiring, and infinitely exciting.
Grotto showcases a selection of artworks generously donated by Bill Staubi to the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in 2024. This exhibition pays homage to Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and his deep-rooted commitment to Ottawa’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Normee Ekoomiak (1948–2009) was an Inuk storyteller from Nunavik. Through his paintings, books and vibrant akinnamiutait (wall-hangings), he documented Inuit life, stories and traditions with joy and reverence. Ekoomiak’s art bears witness to his knowledge and memories of the Inuit way of living that he cherished in Fort George, even when he later lived in Ottawa.
On May 24 the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will unveil their latest exhibition: “Findlay Foundry: Moulding our Community”. Visit to see The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s large collection of Findlay woodstoves, electric stoves, cookware and “smalls”, and discover how the Findlay foundry and Findlay family influenced our community.
