Recent news
Revitalized Exhibition at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
In June 2025, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler, British Columbia, unveiled its revitalized permanent exhibition.
Know History Joins Ottawa Pride 2025
On August 24th, members of the Know History team proudly participated in Ottawa Pride 2025.
Introducing TheirStory: A New Chapter in Oral History
We are thrilled to partner with TheirStory—a powerful end-to-end digital storytelling platform that captures and preserves lived experiences and oral history.
Digging Deep into the Cold War: Our Partnership with the Diefenbunker Museum
Know History was proud to partner with the Diefenbunker to develop two new permanent exhibits!
National Site Search Forum 2025
Thank you to the Reclamation and Healing department at Nishnawbe Aski Nation for inviting us to be part of this year’s National Site Search Forum in Ottawa.
Honouring Brenda Reynolds and Her Nelson Mandela Award
Know History extends heartfelt congratulations to Brenda Reynolds, who recently received the United Nations’ prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for her lifelong dedication to advancing Indigenous rights, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
Summer Team Building
Our team took a well-deserved break to soak up the sun and celebrate summer with a fun-filled afternoon at the park!
New Resources Available for Archival Research and Statement Gathering
Know History is now offering our archival research and statement gathering resources for free online. These guides provide valuable frameworks for planning archival research projects and statement gathering projects related to finding missing and disappeared children and unmarked burials associated with Indian Residential Schools.
Reflecting on ACA 2025: Community Archives, Decolonial Futures, and What Comes Next
Know History recently attended the 2025 Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Conference at Carleton University in Ottawa, where we joined fellow professionals in reflecting on the past 50 years of archival work and imagining the next 50.
Brenda Reynolds Receives Nelson Mandela Award
Know History would like to extend our congratulations to Brenda Reynolds, who recently received the United Nations’ prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for her outstanding work in advancing Indigenous rights, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
Recent news
Revitalized Exhibition at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
In June 2025, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler, British Columbia, unveiled its revitalized permanent exhibition.
Know History Joins Ottawa Pride 2025
On August 24th, members of the Know History team proudly participated in Ottawa Pride 2025.
Introducing TheirStory: A New Chapter in Oral History
We are thrilled to partner with TheirStory—a powerful end-to-end digital storytelling platform that captures and preserves lived experiences and oral history.
Digging Deep into the Cold War: Our Partnership with the Diefenbunker Museum
Know History was proud to partner with the Diefenbunker to develop two new permanent exhibits!
National Site Search Forum 2025
Thank you to the Reclamation and Healing department at Nishnawbe Aski Nation for inviting us to be part of this year’s National Site Search Forum in Ottawa.
Honouring Brenda Reynolds and Her Nelson Mandela Award
Know History extends heartfelt congratulations to Brenda Reynolds, who recently received the United Nations’ prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for her lifelong dedication to advancing Indigenous rights, mental health, and trauma-informed care.