Strategic and Operating Plan - Executive Summary
Mission
Working in partnership with the Municipality of Red Lake, the community of Red Lake and key stakeholders, the RLRHC strives to be a leader in preserving, promoting and celebrating the region’s natural and cultural heritage. This mission is fulfilled through:
The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre (RLRHC) is responsible for preserving, promoting and interpreting Red Lake’s natural and social history.
Principles
The RLRHC operates by demonstrating the following principles:
Key Objectives
Create and maintain financial viability by:
Increase appreciation and understanding of the area’s heritage by:
Working in partnership with the Municipality of Red Lake, the community of Red Lake and key stakeholders, the RLRHC strives to be a leader in preserving, promoting and celebrating the region’s natural and cultural heritage. This mission is fulfilled through:
- Ensuring that the community of Red Lake’s ongoing history is documented and represented through exhibitions, research, art and events.
- Creating an environment of exploration, where education and growth bring together communities and provide opportunities for sharing knowledge and experiences.
- Together with community representatives, provide opportunities to strengthen Red Lake’s positive identity through exhibits, events, programming and performances.
The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre (RLRHC) is responsible for preserving, promoting and interpreting Red Lake’s natural and social history.
Principles
The RLRHC operates by demonstrating the following principles:
- Inclusion: many cultural and interest groups are represented in the Centre. Stories are told from various perspectives and voices.
- Participation: the Heritage Centre is an active participant in cultural tourism initiatives and educational projects.
- A Welcoming Destination: The Heritage Centre is a safe, welcoming, and comfortable destination and meeting place for local residents and visitors.
- Respectful: Respect for people, visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is a priority at all times.
Key Objectives
Create and maintain financial viability by:
- Increasing and diversifying attendance and revenue sources;
- Reducing expenditures by cost-sharing with other organizations whenever feasible;
- Seeking sponsorships and donations for special projects and equipment;
- Using modern technology to increase productivity and efficiency.
Increase appreciation and understanding of the area’s heritage by:
- Developing innovative exhibitions and programs that reflect Red Lake’s history, culture, and unique identity;
- Collaborating with other cultural institutions in presenting provincial, national, and international online and traveling exhibitions;
- Offering school programs that increase the community’s pride in its heritage.