Programs – Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association

The Vantage Points Video Series

To date we have produced three video productions. Our fourth, an exploration of Whitewater Lake, is scheduled for release in 2025.

Interactive Map

Helps the user explore human occupation and development in southwest Manitoba. It is also a guide to the heritage sites in the region and can help you plan a visit or day out.

Layered Map

This is essentially the “hard copy” version of the Interactive Map feature of the website. The map is simplified into a base map showing topographical features, overlayed by five layers, each of which reflects an era or broad chapter in the history of southwest Manitoba.

Southwest Manitoba Geocaches

Geocaching is an easy and fun activity. All you need is a few hours to spare, a hand-held GPS device, and a sense of adventure!

Vantage Points Flashbacks

History comes alive in this series of short Radio Broadcasts. David Neufeld and Betty Sawatsky have created a series of Radio Broadcasts that offer a look at local history from unique viewpoints. A complete list as presented on CJRB Radio is being developed along with additional resources. We are always adding new episodes. ** We […]

Our Region’s Museums & Heritage Displays

Over the past several years, the Turtle Mountain Souris Plains Heritage Association has worked closely with our excellent local museums. Check them out.

Interpretive Signs

We have completed seven Sign Projects as part of our efforts to bring the history of our region into the spotlight.

Themes

We continue to collect, research, and record heritage stories from southwest Manitoba. Our stories are short, engaging glimpses into the history of our region.

Podcasts

The first five episodes in an ongoing series are available on Virtual Manitoba.

Resources for Schools

Our goal is to make Vantage Points resources readily available for classroom use and to create Resource Packages upon request. Contact our Projects Manager, Ken Storie, at kenstorie3@gmail.com – he is more than willing to collaborate with teachers in finding additional resources and in devising ways to use the resources at hand. General Regional History […]

Annual Conference

Each year we present a Local History Seminar in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting.