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Welcome Mark Rutledge!
Know History is excited to introduce our newest team member, Mark Rutledge CDP RGD!
Know History visits the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Know History is honoured to support the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in updating their beautiful space in Whistler, B.C.
The Debwewin Project
In February, Know History was honoured to attend the premiere of four videos for the Debwewin Project that were the result of a collaboration between the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Oakville Community Foundation.
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) Conference
Know History was thrilled to be a major sponsor of the 2024 Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)'s international conference in Ottawa!
Before Canada: Northern North America in a Connected World
We’d like to extend our congratulations to Sam Derksen, historian here at Know History, for his chapter co-authored with Allan Greer titled “Debt, Liquor, and Violence in the Fur Trade” in the new release, Before Canada: Northern North America in a Connected World.
Know History travels to Northern Labrador
In February, Know History staff traveled to Nain in Northern Labrador to meet with representatives of the Government of Nunatsiavut.
Vancouver’s attitude toward snow hasn’t changed in over 100 years
To better understand Vancouver’s “evergreen mentality,” Blake further explored the city’s relationship with snow for his 2023 PhD dissertation and had the opportunity to share some of his findings with CBC 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!
Recent news
Know History Takes A Trip to Nunavut!
Know History joined the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, for a week of exciting fieldwork in Sanirajak, Nunavut!
Sam Centre at The Calgary Stampede
Our team had a blast researching the history of the pancake breakfast here in Calgary to support the development of their exhibit for this iconic cultural event.
KH goes to Baltimore for the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting
Know History had a blast attending the American Alliance of Museums annual meeting in Baltimore.
KH attends the Calgary and Central Alberta Regional Heritage School Fair
Know History had the opportunity to judge the Calgary and Central Alberta Regional Heritage School Fair at The Hangar Flight Museum.
Alberta Museums Association Spring Symposium
The Know History team had a blast at the Alberta Museums Association Spring Symposium event in central Amiskwaciwâskahikan at the end of April.
Six-part series “The Path” by NVision
We are thrilled to share the remarkable accomplishments of NVision Insight Group Inc. – an outstanding Indigenous-owned company featured in the Globe and Mail. Know History has had the honour of working closely with NVision as a partner for the last 10 years!
