In Eastern Canada, the North Atlantic ocean and the St. Lawrence River area played a leading role in the development of coastal societies. Over the centuries, they have witnessed migratory movements and trade, provided a living environment, and were the scene of events that marked the territory and imaginaries, giving rise to distinct cultures and identities. Today, this maritime territory represents a constitutive legacy of our collective memory and national heritage. With mobility and serviced-based economy, there is a loss of memory and a loss of contact with the territory. This interdisciplinary research project will examine this maritime and coastal heritage.

• Document experiences of maritimity and heritage in Eastern Canada;
• Develop a model for sharing maritime heritage research data that can meet the needs of scientists, partners, and the public, and facilitate exchanges and collaborations;
• Stimulate concrete transformative actions based on past experience to improve the resilience of coastal communities;
• Create an inventory of heritage resources and management tools.

Dr. Manon Savard
Professor, Université du Québec à Rimouski
Email: manon_savard@uqar.ca

Dr. Catherine Losier
Associate Professor, Memorial University
Email: closier@mun.ca

Dr. Marie-Ange Croft
Coordinator, Université du Québec à Rimouski
Email: marie-ange_croft@uqar.ca