HERITAGE OTTAWA

Heritage Ottawa is pleased to announce that board member Alison Margot Smith has received the Ontario Historical Society's 2022-23 President's Award in recognition of her contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Ontario's rich history.

By skillfully combining her education in history, technology, and pedagogy with her management experience, Alison has produced ten significant documentary films. Her work includes insightful explorations of key figures in Canadian history, such as Marie Joseph Angélique and Mary Ann Shadd, as well as projects for Parks Canada and on the Doukhobors of Saskatchewan.

Her portrayal of the history of the Township of Rideau Lakes through her recent series of films, on which she served as a researcher, scriptwriter, videographer, narrator, and editor, has been instrumental. Allison's films on the Rideau Lakes can be found and watched HERE.

As a board member of Heritage Ottawa and a member of the Rideau Lakes Township's Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, she has made significant contributions to local historical research and heritage preservation. Her films, particularly Fettercairn: WWI on Indian Lake, have been acclaimed for their educational value and historical contribution, including praise from Dr. Tim Cook of the National War Museum.

Heritage Ottawa extends is congratulations and thanks to Allison Smith for her valuable work and its contribution to the ongoing appreciation and preservation of our history and heritage.