January 2023

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials

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Yesterday, Ryan Shackleton led a workshop at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials discussing best practices for researching the missing children. Ryan shared tips on how to create a research plan, as well as how to locate relevant documents, access restricted archives, and securely store your research.

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials2024-10-29T15:31:30-04:00
January 2023

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS!

2024-10-29T15:35:02-04:00

We are thrilled to be sponsoring Active History’s new series, “Active History: Indigenous Voices.” We are now accepting proposals from First Nation, Inuit, or Métis creatives who have unique ideas about sharing Indigenous history.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS!2024-10-29T15:35:02-04:00
January 2023

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials

2024-10-29T15:36:17-04:00

Next week at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials, Know History will present a workshop on best practices for researching the missing children and unmarked graves.

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials2024-10-29T15:36:17-04:00
September 2022

Archival Research with The Survivors’ Secretariat

2024-10-29T15:36:42-04:00

Over the past nine months, Know History has worked closely with the Survivors’ Secretariat to collect over 12,000 archival documents that shed light on the history of the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ontario.

Archival Research with The Survivors’ Secretariat2024-10-29T15:36:42-04:00
March 2022

Debwewin – The Oakville Truth Project

2024-10-29T15:37:13-04:00

The Debwewin project raises questions about Oakville’s Truth, using many methods to educate through videos, cultural mapping, art, story-telling, place-making amongst others.

Debwewin – The Oakville Truth Project2024-10-29T15:37:13-04:00
December 2021

Rooted: Beausoleil Island

2024-10-29T15:38:05-04:00

Let sound transport you to the shores of Beausoleil Island in the heart of Georgian Bay. Rooted: Beausoleil Island is an auditory experience that explores the history of Beausoleil Island using soundscapes, storytelling, interviews, and historic texts.

Rooted: Beausoleil Island2024-10-29T15:38:05-04:00
December 2021

Powell River Wrestles with Changing Its Colonial Name

2024-10-29T15:38:31-04:00

As residents of Powell River examine the legacy of their town's namesake, we were honoured to provide a research report about Israel Powell for the Tla’amin Nation.

Powell River Wrestles with Changing Its Colonial Name2024-10-29T15:38:31-04:00
November 2021

Indigenous Identity and Belonging

2024-10-29T15:38:56-04:00

With identity issues at top of mind, we need a better understanding of Indigenous peoples’ struggles to define themselves against the colonial state, as they work to regain control over lists and laws that determine belonging.

Indigenous Identity and Belonging2024-10-29T15:38:56-04:00
November 2021

Historians for Hire?

2024-10-29T15:39:23-04:00

It is our responsibility to work towards a Canadian national understanding of the true history of those relationships, and the damage Canada has done to Indigenous peoples. And it is our responsibility to make this a commitment to reconciliation.

Historians for Hire?2024-10-29T15:39:23-04:00
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