Welcome Dr. Oliver!
It is with great excitement that we announce the newest member of the Know History team, joining us on September 19: Dr. Dean F. Oliver, an accomplished museologist, teacher, and leader! We are excited to welcome such a renowned historian to our team and look forward to working with Dean to research, document, and share history. Dean was previously the Director of Research and Exhibitions at the Canadian War Museum, Senior Director (Research) and Chief Curator at the Canadian Museum of History, and Interim Vice-President and Director-General at the Canadian Museum of History. In September, he will be joining KH as the Director of Museum Services.
Dr. Oliver brings over 25 years of experience working in museums and post-graduate institutions and holds a PhD in History from York University. One of the leading historians of his generation, his contributions to public history in Canada are truly unparalleled.
Dean was also knighted by The Netherlands in 2010 in the Order of Orange-Nassau, in honor of his contributions to society. Welcome to Know History, Dean!
Recent Posts
Ni’n Aq No’kmaq Genealogy Project
In October 2025, we traveled to Epekwitk (PEI) to speak with community members directly concerning connections built out for L’nuey’s Ni’n Aq No’kmaq Genealogy Project.
The Survivor’s Circle for Reproductive Justice
We were honored to attend the launch of the SCRJ’s report titled “Assisted Reproductive Services to Restore Fertility for Forcibly-Sterilized Indigenous Survivors: Options and Costs”.
Revitalized Exhibition at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
In June 2025, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler, British Columbia, unveiled its revitalized permanent exhibition.
