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Grandma’s Fruitcake
KH Senior Associate Elina Hill is a big fan of our podcast, Notice History. For our upcoming episode, she penned some of her thoughts on fruitcake, and what the special holiday treat means to her family!
Know History Scholarship, Western University
In 2018, Know History’s Associate Director Connie Wren-Gunn was interviewed by the Globe & Mail about our role in a Parks Canada project to gather the Inuit oral histories of the Franklin Expedition, and knowledge of the land, sea and ice around the sites where HMS Erebus and HMS Terror lie.
Back to our roots!
The Know History team is going home to Bank Street! As of this weekend, our Ottawa office has officially moved to 384 Bank Street. The location of our first office, we have always loved this vibrant and historic community. On the morning of July 27th, a crowd of passionate individuals filtered into the Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building in south Calgary. The event marked the opening of Historic Calgary Week, an eleven day “week” dedicated to exposing Calgary’s rich history...
Historic Calgary Week
This year, Know History is the proud sponsor of Historic Calgary Week! Last week we attended the opening ceremony of the eleven-day celebration. On the morning of July 27th, a crowd of passionate individuals filtered into the Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building in south Calgary. The event marked the opening of Historic Calgary Week, an eleven day “week” dedicated to exposing Calgary’s rich history...
Know History in the News
In 2018, Know History’s Associate Director Connie Wren-Gunn was interviewed by the Globe & Mail about our role in a Parks Canada project to gather the Inuit oral histories of the Franklin Expedition, and knowledge of the land, sea and ice around the sites where HMS Erebus and HMS Terror lie.
Alex Janvier: In Conversation
From time to time our team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. On June 16th, Emily Keyes attended “In Conversation: Alex Janvier” at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. Here is her reflection on the event.
Know History Awarded Contract To Record Inuit Oral Histories Of The Franklin Expedition
KH Senior Associate Elina Hill volunteered at the 42nd annual B.C. Elders’ Gathering in July, and writes about the event.
The Franklin Expedition Inuit Oral History Project
Know History is happy to share that we and our partners NVision Insight Group and Konek Productions will be participating in the Franklin Expedition Inuit Oral History Project. We look forward to supporting Inuit knowledge holders, community members, and Parks Canada experts in documenting Inuit knowledge about the 1845 Franklin Expedition and the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.
The 18th Rupert’s Land Colloquium
From May 16-19th, the Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies hosted their biennial colloquium, which took place in Grande Prairie, AB, in beautiful “Peace River Country.” The colloquium brought together fur trade and Métis historians, local archivists, students, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts to talk about a diverse range of topics and methodologies.
CN Cycle for CHEO 2018
On Sunday, May 6, the Know History team came together to bike and walk for an amazing cause. For the past decade, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has put together a charity bike ride and walk to raise money to fight childhood cancers. The initiative has helped purchase life-saving equipment, bring families closer to their sick relatives, and improve the lives of Ontario’s children.
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Powell River Wrestles with Changing Its Colonial Name
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.
Indigenous Identity and Belonging
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.
Historians for Hire?
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.
Know History welcomes Elizabeth Todd Doyle
We are very excited to announce that Elizabeth Todd Doyle has joined Know History. Elizabeth has more than 25 years’ experience in the museum and heritage fields in Ottawa and on the west coast.
Congratulations to the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council
The Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council (HSSMMC) has been awarded $200,000 from the Museum Assistance Program - Indigenous Heritage Grant, funded by the Government of Canada.
History Insights – Dr. McIvor
History Insights is a platform for big ideas that incite change. We welcome speakers that challenge our understanding of the past and how it affects our present.
