2017 Recipients Alberta Aviation Museum Association Grant Awarded: $119,617.00 The AAMA’s mission is to tell the story of Edmonton’s rich aviation legacy through exciting displays and activities related to Alberta and the north, past, present and future. Alberta Genealogical Society Grant Awarded: $31,638.50 Founded in 1973, the Alberta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization that promotes the study of genealogy and genealogical research within the province of Alberta. Alberta Labour History Institute Grant Awarded: $7,282.25 The Alberta Labour History Institute (ALHI) is a non-profit organization whose volunteer members are dedicated to researching, recording and preserving the contributions of the working men and women of Alberta to the province. The mission of the ALHI is to contribute to an historical awareness of workers’ past through the ALHI website, oral history collection, educational initiatives, and special events. Alberta Pioneer Railway Association Grant Awarded: $16,511.70 The Alberta Railway Museum is operated by the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association (APRA). The APRA is a non-profit organization of volunteers whose interest is the collection, preservation, restoration, and interpretation of artifacts that represent the technology and history of the Canadian National and Northern Alberta Railways as well as industrial and short line railways in Western Canada. Edmonton Radial Railway Society Grant Awarded: $5,270.00 The Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS) restores, maintains and operates historic streetcars with priority given to Edmonton streetcars and streetcars from across Western Canada. Streetcars have been restored to operating condition are placed in service on a regular schedule throughout the summer months at Fort Edmonton Park and the High Level Bridge streetcar line for the enjoyment and education of the general public. Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum Grant Awarded: $5,675.50 The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum’s mission is to preserve the military heritage of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and other central and northern Alberta military units, to honor past and present military service, and to promote a greater understanding of the legacy of military service of Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Societe historique francophone de l’Alberta Grant Awarded: $31,790.75 Societe historique francophone de l’Alberta has been active in the francophone community since 2004. Its foremost goal is the preservation of Alberta’s francophone heritage and history for educational purposes. PAST OPERATIONAL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 1 This historical society seeks to not only protect the francophone heritage but also make it accessible to the whole community. Data collection and their wide diffusion are important dimensions of the Society’s strategic plan. Edmonton Telephone Historical Information Centre Foundation Grant Awarded: $17,694.00 The Telephone Historical Centre aims to achieve the acquisition, research, organization, documentation, exhibition, and storage of historical materials relating to the development of the telephone industry in Edmonton and the development of telecommunications technology in general. The purpose of the museum is to preserve these artefacts and archival records for school children, the telecommunications industry, and the general public. 2016 Recipients Alberta Aviation Museum Association Grant Awarded: $119,585.46 Alberta Genealogical Society Grant Awarded: $26,285.16 Alberta Labour History Institute Grant Awarded: $13,488.83 Alberta Pioneer Railway Association Grant Awarded: $11,268.57 Edmonton Telephone Historical Information Centre Foundation Grant Awarded: $17,694.00 Friends of Rutherford House Society Grant Awarded: $1,305.00 Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum Grant Awarded: $6,807.97 Societe historique francophone de l’Alberta Grant Awarded: $30,567.00 2015 Recipients Alberta Aviation Museum Association Grant Awarded: $116,183.75 Alberta Genealogical Society Grant Awarded: $18,904.43 Alberta Labour History Institute Grant Awarded: $7,488.75 Alberta Pioneer Railway Association Grant Awarded: $8,559.86 PAST OPERATIONAL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 2 Edmonton and District Historical Society Grant Awarded: $3,660.00 Edmonton Radial Railway Society Grant Awarded: $1,472.49 Edmonton Telephone Historical Information Centre Foundation Grant Awarded: $12,106.00 Friends of Rutherford House Society Grant Awarded: $985.50 Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society Grant Awarded: $2,152.65 Societe historique francophone de l’Alberta Grant Awarded: $1,007.00 2014 Recipients Alberta Aviation Museum Association Grant Awarded: $122,949.54 Alberta Genealogical Society Grant Awarded: $16,562.75 Alberta Labour History Institute Grant Awarded: $8,467.50 Alberta Pioneer Railway Association Grant Awarded: $3,046.20 Edmonton and District Historical Society Grant Awarded: $3,269.00 Edmonton Radial Railway Society Grant Awarded: $1,472.49 Edmonton Telephone Historical Information Centre Foundation Grant Awarded: $12,106.00 Old Strathcona Foundation Grant Awarded: $15,691.75 2013 Recipients Alberta Labour History Institute Grant Awarded: $ 5,798.75 Edmonton and District Historical Society Grant Awarded: $6,233.00 PAST OPERATIONAL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 3 Old Strathcona Foundation Grant Awarded: $20,926.00 Olde Towne Beverly Historical Society Grant Awarded: $4,524.58 Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta Grant Awarded: $15,219.51 PAST OPERATIONAL GRANTS RECIPIENTS 4 .