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Know History Graduate Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Know History established a $50,000 endowment at Carleton University to create a scholarship that will be awarded annually to an Indigenous student entering a Master’s degree program in either the Department of History or the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies.
KH’s Tenth Anniversary – Top 10
September 6, 2021 is our 10-year anniversary! To mark this milestone, we will be releasing KH Top 10 Lists in the week leading up to our celebration.
Kahnawà:ke Oral History Project
We are very excited to undertake a pro-bono project with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center to gather, record and share the oral histories of Kahnawà:ke elders.
Renaming and Reconciliation
Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 17 and August 19 for the "Renaming and Reconciliation" webinar. Over 500 people registered for this important discussion.
Know History at Historic Calgary Week
Our Calgary team had a great week participating in Historic Calgary Week hosted by Chinook County Historical Society. We attended online and in person events around the city and presented at two seminars.
An introduction to Canadian Residential Schools
On July 13 and 15, Know History hosted an introductory webinar explaining the history of the residential school system in Canada, its origins, policies, and impacts.
Ojibwe Spirit Horses
Trina Simard, Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival and avid Equestrian, recently met with CTV to share the story of four rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses brought to the National Capital Region by Indigenous Experiences.
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
We are very excited to be sponsoring the 2021 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival! Know History is sponsoring the Traditional Knowledge segments featured during the International Pow Wow Competition, and the Family Cultural Connections Program!
Indigenous Women and Violence: Reflecting on MMIWG two years after the Inquiry’s Final Report
As a society, we are used to speaking about violence in the language of crisis. Stories reported in the media often focus on a moment in time – the combination of factors that, when combined, lead to death.
Situating Early Residential Schools in Settler Canadian Society
The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC) and Know History will be co-hosting the upcoming virtual panel: Situating Early Residential Schools in Settler Canadian Society. Join us on June 15, at 12:00 PM EST. The event will be held virtually over Zoom, is free to attend, and everyone is welcome!
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History and Heritage Networking Night
For us, history is about making connections – and we were delighted to connect with all of you at our annual History and Heritage Networking Night!
Chapleau Cree First Nation Community Trust E-Book
Know History is thrilled to announce our new project with Jennifer David and Chapleau Cree First Nation Community Trust!
Shortlisted for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming: The Kahnawà:ke Oral History Project
From 2021-2022, we were honoured to support the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language & Cultural Center (KOR) as they embarked on a project that captured and shared the cultural heritage of Kahnawà:ke with community members through oral histories.
Researching the Missing Children: An Introduction to Conducting an Archival Research Project
“Researching the Missing Children: An Introduction to Conducting an Archival Research Project” was developed as a resource to support Indigenous Nations in their ongoing work to find missing children and unmarked burials associated with residential schools.
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!
RBC Bluesfest Sponsors
Last week, Know History sponsored the RBC Bluesfest and had the opportunity to share a video on the big screen during the performance by Mumford and Sons!
