Recent news
Debwewin – The Oakville Truth Project
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.
Rooted: Beausoleil Island
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.
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.
Newsletter Special Edition – Truth and Reconciliation
We have a shared responsibility to learn the truth about Canada’s residential school system and the decades of pain and suffering it has created. This weeks edition of the KIH newsletter shares a few of the many educational resources available.
Orange Shirt Day
This September, as we reflect on the immense loss and grief caused by Canada’s residential school system, we are also looking for ways to support the ongoing process of healing and truth telling.
Recent news
“Knowledge is Sacred, Truth is Healing” Gathering in Thunder Bay
Know History had the honor of joining the Survivors Secretariat at the “Knowledge is Sacred, Truth is Healing” Gathering in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Know History receives a special paddle
The Know History team in our Calgary office was thrilled to receive a specially commissioned paddle crafted, painted, and carved by artist Bre-Anna Beavan in collaboration with the Northern Cultural Expressions Society (NCES).
Decolonial Archival Futures Debut
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating the debut of "Decolonial Archival Futures," the latest book co-authored by Skylee-Storm Hogan-Stacey and Krista McCracken!
Symposium on Indigenous Courts
Know History was proud to be a major sponsor of CIAJ-ICAJ / Can. Institute for the Admin. of Justice / Institut can. d'admin. de la justice Symposium on Indigenous Courts.
It’s All About the Land Book Launch
Know History hosted a book launch party to celebrate the release of Taiaiake Alfred's It's All About the Land.
A dozen years of Know History
A dozen years of Know History! This year marks Know History’s 12th anniversary, and we wanted to thank you all for years of collaboration, innovation, and the most incredible experiences in historical research.