BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

QUEBEC ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEES will be creating the LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEE OF THE WESTERN QUEBEC REGION in early September

The newly constituted QUEBEC ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEES (QALHC) will be creating the first of its twelve local history committees on Wednesday evening, September 3^rd, 2025, virtually via ZOOM commencing @ 7:00 p.m.

The aptly titled LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEE OF THE WESTERN QUEBEC REGION (LHCWQR) will cover the vast geographic territory now administered by the Western Quebec School Board.  The WQSB now offers education in English at schools in the following municipalities: Val d’Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Chapeau, Low, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Maniwaki, Namur, Kazabazua, Quyon, Campbell’s Bay, Shawville, Poltimore - Val des Monts, Wakefield, Chelsea, Buckingham, Gatineau, Hull, and Aylmer.     

Launching the LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEE OF THE WESTERN QUEBEC REGION virtually over this vast geographic area is the proof of concept for this ambitious provincial project. “A proof of concept is a preliminary project or experiment designed to test whether an idea or concept is viable. It serves as a small-scale demonstration to validate the feasibility of a project, product, or business idea, allowing stakeholders to assess its potential before committing significant resources.” 

MISSION STATEMENT =

The Local History Committee of the Western Quebec Region brings together professors and teachers of history and social sciences, university and cegep students, parents and grandparents, community leaders, and history enthusiasts of all ages.

LHCWQR provides leadership through the members of its executive board, advisory council, and local history committee.     

LHCWQR will create the participatory research laboratory of local history.

VISION STATEMENT =

The Local History Committee of the Western Quebec Region will inspire inhabitants of the region with pride in their local and regional history through activities focussing on promoting increased involvement.  Contributing to the participatory research laboratory of local history will enhance pride and involvement.

OBJECTIVE =

The Local History Committee of the Western Quebec Region plans to establish a participatory research laboratory of local history that will share the knowledge of local and regional history with community members.

INVITATIONS =

Invitations to become members of this exciting new project will be sent out virtually via ZOOM on Tuesday, August 26^th. The founding meeting of the Local History Committee of the Western Quebec Region will occur via ZOOM on Wednesday evening, September 3^rd, 2025, virtually commencing @ 7:00 p. m.

To receive an invitation, please send an email to: Brian ROCK of Aylmer at comech.qc.br@gmail.com with your full name, your email address, and your telephone number.

Looking forward to meeting you all virtually on Wednesday evening, September 3^rd!

Brian ROCK, Local History Committee of the Western Quebec Region

2025-08-05