My latest post, The Role of Canada's Museums and Archives in Reconciliation, can be seen over at activehistory.ca. The post looks at the TRC executive summary of the final report and calls to action in relation to museums and archives. The report features 94 recommendations to facilitate reconciliation and address the legacy of residential schools, … Continue reading The Role of Canada’s Museums and Archives in Reconciliation
Public Spaces and Indigenous Land: Whitefish Island
My latest post, "Public Spaces and Indigenous Land: Whitefish Island," can be seen over at Active History. The post looks at the history of Whitefish Island and the challenges of preserving the history of a space when it is located in a high use area.
Devil in Deerskins: Anahareo and Indigenous Writing
I recently read Devil in Deerskins: My Life with Grey Owl the autobiography of Anahareo (1906-1985). Anahareo was a Mohawk environmentalist, writer, and activist. She is perhaps most well known for her marriage to Grey Owl, also known as Archie Belaney, the internationally acclaimed author who claimed to be of Scottish and Apache descent, but … Continue reading Devil in Deerskins: Anahareo and Indigenous Writing