![]() Vantage Points Resources - All Formats - Indexed by Topic ![]() Vantage Points Resources - All Formats - Indexed by Municipality Boissevain-Morton | Brenda - Waskada | Deloraine - Winchester | Grassland | Two Borders : Melita ![]() Vantage Points Books
Vanntage Points Volumes 1 - 5 are presented here as PDF files designed to be accessible for classroom uses. Presented Sequentially - Essentially the Complete Publications as they appear in print. View the Index... ![]() The Vantage Points Flashbacks Series Conceived and written by David Neufeld & Betty Sawatzky Narrated by David Neufeld. Vantage Points Flashbacks is an ongoing series of short radio broadcasts. These entertaining stories were often inspired by stories in the Vantage Points Books, but look at the stories from a different perspective and offer new insights into the events and people portrayed. The episodes appear regularly on CJRB Radio 1220. They are also available on the Discover Westman Website. We have archived the collection here along with dowloadable ilustrated Texts of the broadcasts and online resources to accompany the stories. Explore.... ![]() The Vantage Points Podcast Series By Teyana Neufeld The first five episodes in an ongoing series are available here:
![]() The Vantage Points Video Series The Chain Lakes Barn A History The Big Barn at Chain Lakes, in the Municipality of Grassland, Manitoba, narrates a family's history as the main character decides its fate. View on youTube Precious Load - Tales of a Turtle Mountain Trapper The story of Phillip Racine, a fourth generation trapper. who is the great grandson of one of the first Metis settlers in the Lake Metigoshe region of southwestern Manitoba. This documentary celebrated his unique lifestyle and tells the unexpected tale of the most precious load he ever took out of Turtle Mountain bush. View on youTube Turtle Mountain Mud In the heart of the Great Depression on the western edge of Turtle Mouuntain near the village of Goodlands two competing coal mines provided employment, cheaper coal and an enduring story. View on youTube DVD's available. Contact... vantagepoints@gmail.com **These projects were funded by TMSPHA and our affiliates as noted with support from the Manitoba Heritage Grants Program. ![]() ![]() Geocache Adventures We have established numerous geocache sites throughout our region. Each tells a story. List of Sites ![]() Research Projects Locally Made - A Survey of Pioneer Industry Turtle Mountain and the Souris Plains An Overview of Our History Shelterbelts in Manitoba (By the West Souris River Conservation District) Sourisford: The History of a River Crossing (By the West Souris River Conservation District) 1000 Words - Pioneer Photographers in the Southwest Corner (By the Municpality of Grassland) **These projects were funded by TMSPHA and our affiliates, as noted, with support from the Manitoba Heritage Grants Program. ![]() ![]() The Vantage Points Interpretive Signs We have completed seven Sign Projects as part of our efforts to bring the history of our region into the spotlight. Topics: Grassland | The Turtle Mountain Metis Community | Sourisford | The Hartney Area Fur Trade Posts | The Legacy of Pierson's James Dandy The Goodlands Area Coal Mines | Gregory's Mill Full details & Images.... **These projects were funded by TMSPHA and our affiliates as noted with support from the Manitoba Heritage Grants Program. ![]() ![]() ![]() Other Resources / Other Sources Regional History Projects Hartney's Notable People Pivotal Events in Grassland We Made Hartney : Short Bios Melita's Notable People We Made Melita: : Short Bios **These projects were produced by our Municipal affiliates with support from the Manitoba Heritage Grants Program. ![]() ![]() Heritage Website Projects Killarney & Area Hartney / Grassland Melita and Area Two Borders Municipality Wakopa **These projects were produced by our Municipal affiliates with support from the Manitoba Heritage Grants Program. ![]() ![]() The Virtual Manitoba Map Archive The Virtual Manitoba Image Archive - Past & Present A Collection Indexed by PLACE The Virtual Manitoba History Resource Collection The Virtual Manitoba Library ![]() Turtle Mountain – Souris Plains Heritage Association (Get the print edition - Information Here...) Online Story Collection Here https://vantagepoints.ca/ |