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
New Resources Available for Archival Research and Statement Gathering
Know History is now offering our archival research and statement gathering resources for free online. These guides provide valuable frameworks for planning archival research projects and statement gathering projects related to finding missing and disappeared children and unmarked burials associated with Indian Residential Schools.
Reflecting on ACA 2025: Community Archives, Decolonial Futures, and What Comes Next
Know History recently attended the 2025 Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Conference at Carleton University in Ottawa, where we joined fellow professionals in reflecting on the past 50 years of archival work and imagining the next 50.
Brenda Reynolds Receives Nelson Mandela Award
Know History would like to extend our congratulations to Brenda Reynolds, who recently received the United Nations’ prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for her outstanding work in advancing Indigenous rights, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
