Welcome Mark Rutledge!
Know History is excited to introduce our newest team member, Mark Rutledge CDP RGD! Mark, the former National President of the Design Professionals of Canada, made history as the first Indigenous president and the first to lead from Canada’s Arctic region since its inception 68 years ago.
With over 30 years of experience supporting Indigenous communities, he has collaborated with diverse groups across Canada and beyond. Mark is proud of his Anishinaabe heritage (Little Grand Rapids First Nation) and is passionate about sharing Indigenous knowledge.
Welcome to Know History, Mark!
Recent Posts
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke
We are proud to collaborate with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center, and Dr. Gerald Taiaiake Alfred on the vital work of collecting and preserving oral histories that reflect the lived experiences, cultural teachings, and perspectives of community members from Kahnawà:ke.
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”.
