There is no single, one truth in history. Today we share why and how our work respects the knowledge and honours the stories of Indigenous Peoples. Together we are working towards decolonizing history.

On International Women’s Day, many Canadians celebrate the achievements of suffragettes like Nellie McClung and Emily Murphy, who helped secure women’s right to vote in federal elections in 1918. While this was a turning point for Canadian democracy, McClung and Murphy’s work did not gain the right to vote for all women.

Our Senior Associate Kierstin Stewart discussed the challenges and importance of conducting archival research on Black history with our Director of Operations and Outreach, Emily Keyes.

Know History is honoured to be welcoming Dr. Karine Duhamel to the team! Dr. Duhamel is Anishinaabe-Métis and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University, a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University, and a master’s degree and PhD in History from the University of Manitoba.

KH Senior Associate Elina Hill volunteered at the 42nd annual B.C. Elders’ Gathering in July, and writes about the event.

Ottawa and Calgary-based firm Know History Inc. is honoured to be one of three winners of the 2020 Canadian Historical Association Prize in Public History. The company won for its work on the Historic Métis Communities Video Project, done in partnership with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO).