Online Programs
Online educational programs are interactive presentations given by Heritage Interpreters to encourage students to consider new perspectives. They can be delivered for a Grade 6 or Grade 9 level.
COVID-19 in Perspective
Examine the treatment of pandemics in Canada’s history and how individual and collective rights have been affected by the use of emergency powers. The three pandemics analyzed are the Smallpox pandemic in Western Canada (1869-71), the Spanish Influenza
pandemic (1918-19), and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Unconstitutional Alberta
Examine the constitutional division of powers between governments in Canada, focusing on the role of citizens. Choose one of two case studies: the Famous Five successfully challenging the constitution, allowing women to be appointed as Senators or Lieutenant
Governor John C. Bowen reserving Royal Assent to an unconstitutional bill passed in the Alberta Legislature.
Perspectives on Treaties in Alberta
Explore the intricacies of Treaties in Alberta by examining the histories and development of Treaty-making in Canada, as well as present-day perspectives and understandings. Through fostering relevant discussions about the various levels of governance
in Canada and Alberta, many of which overlap, this program highlights contemporary relationships and responsibilities, reconciliation and active ally-ship.
Watch Session
This flexible option allows viewers to watch live broadcasts or previous recordings. Viewers can watch the Speaker's procession and Oral Question Period, as well as listen to the full deliberations of the Assembly. This activity is not led by a Heritage Interpreter. Learn More
On-site Programs (temporarily suspended)
The Mock Legislature
The Mock Legislature allows students to participate in the parliamentary
process as a role-play activity. Using replicas of the apparel and the symbolic items used in the Legislature, guides lead students through the stages of passage of a Bill so that every student can participate in the debate. Download the teacher manual, script and student handbook.
Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre
The Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre features an interpretive centre, theatre and
gallery, which are all located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building and are open for guests to discover, either booked with a Heritage Interpreter or as reservations without a dedicated Heritage Interpreter. Reservations can be added
on to a group booking option as a way of adding programming outside of scheduled itinerary times. All reservations add 30 minutes per area.
Agora Interpretive Centre
The Agora Interpretive Centre is a hands-on, multimedia learning
space that features interactive activities and historical artifacts relating to the Alberta Legislature Building. Explore the Agora Interpretive Centre and uncover compelling stories of Alberta’s past and inspiring tales about how active citizenship
will shape Alberta’s future.
Borealis Gallery
The Borealis Gallery is a state-of-the-art exhibition space, where thought-provoking
heritage exhibitions and world-class works by renowned Canadian artists await visitors. The Borealis Gallery features temporary exhibitions throughout the year that celebrate Canada’s dynamic identity, rich history and cultural diversity.
Pehonan Theatre
The Pehonan Theatre uses a 360-degree screen and 4-D effects in the film
Our People Our Province, which celebrates the political and social history of Alberta.
Watch Session
Observe the Assembly in action from the public gallery in the Alberta Legislature Building and experience the Legislative Assembly first-hand. Visitors can watch the Speaker's procession and Oral Question Period, listen to the deliberations of the
Assembly and be introduced to the Members of the Legislative Assembly. Please note that session dates are subject to change and are not guaranteed. Please reference the Assembly calendarwhen
choosing a date.