PATRIMOINE
L'ORIGNAL-LONGUEUIL
HERITAGE
MISSION:
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To recognize, protect, preserve and promote – through research and conservation projects as well as through interpretative and promotional activities – the historic, cultural and natural heritage assets of the Village of L’Orignal, as well as those in a tract of land once known as the Seigneurie de Longueuil. Both target areas are now part of Champlain Township.
That the Village of L’Orignal (and Longueuil) become noted for an exceptional degree of success in highlighting the area’s historic, cultural and natural heritage, through participation by local residents, community groups, levels of government as well as the private sector.
That the Village of L’Orignal (and Longueuil) develop exemplary, enduring and financially viable heritage activities which, at the same time, will help ensure the maintenance and authenticity of these heritage resources. The activities, products and services offered to attract visitors and tourists will also create cultural, economic and social spinoffs of benefit to local participants, partnering organizations, as well as all residents of Champlain Township.
1. To safeguard the historic, cultural and natural heritage assets of the Village of L’Orignal, as well as those in the tract of land once known as the Seigneurie de Longueuil, and to communicate this heritage through a variety of media for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
2. To research available documentation and undertake new research in order to better understand, document, preserve and interpret the historic, cultural and natural heritage of L’Orignal and area.
3. To encourage participation by residents of L’Orignal, Longueuil and all of Champlain Township in community-based heritage activities – and in the resulting cultural, economic or social spinoffs of benefit to the region.
4. To promote the cultural and natural heritage assets of L’Orignal and district to target population groups through information in various media, and by offering activities of interest, whether they be recurring or once-only in nature.
5. To ensure dialogue between Patrimoine L’Orignal-Longueuil Heritage and all partner organizations, both public and private, at the local, municipal, provincial and/or federal level, to maximize the outcome of all joint projects and achievements undertaken.
6. To recognize the importance of quality and authenticity in the activities, products and services offered, which will contribute to the preservation, protection and restoration of cultural and natural heritage features.