This past week I attended the Hidden Legacy Conference in Winnipeg. The conference featured an interesting combination of speakers and highlighted a variety of view points relating to trauma and inter-generational impacts.The first day of the conference included eight main speakers and a panel discussion. The first keynote speaker of the day was Dr. Gabor … Continue reading Hidden Legacy Conference Highlights
Fort William Grain Elevator
This week's Northern Ontario historical photograph highlights a part of Thunder Bay's history. The photograph is of the CPR grain elevators in Fort William, circa 1920. Fort William, Port Arthur and outlying townships amalgamated in January 1970 to form Thunder Bay. Fort William was established as a trading community and was essential in the movement … Continue reading Fort William Grain Elevator
The Hidden Legacy Conference
Next week I will be attending The Hidden Legacy Conference put on by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. The conference focuses on the generational impact of residential schools and legacy of residential school trauma in Aboriginal communities. The full conference agenda can be seen here. I am looking forward to a number of a sessions … Continue reading The Hidden Legacy Conference
Northern Ontario Historical Photo of the Week: Algoma Steel
The idea to do a weekly photo series was inspired by Andrew Smith's recent Historical Photograph of the Day feature over and on his blog and Kayla Jonas' blog series on photography of Hamilton buildings. In the upcoming weeks I plan to focus on historical Northern Ontario images and to highlight the variety of sources … Continue reading Northern Ontario Historical Photo of the Week: Algoma Steel
The Impact of UNESCO Designation in Djenné, Mali
A recent episode of The Current on CBC radio examined the impact of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on communities that are designated World Heritage Sites. The Current looked specifically at the designation of Dejenne. The episode looks at the contrast between preservation concerns and the needs of the people who … Continue reading The Impact of UNESCO Designation in Djenné, Mali
Heritage Careers Series
I was recently interviewed by Kayla Jonas for the Heritage Careers Series she is undertaking at her blog, Adventures in Heritage. The interview can be seen here. Last week, Kayla introduced the series by interviewing heritage consultant Laura Waldie. Kayla's interview with Laura can be seen here.
Parks Canada’s Digital Move
Parks Canada recently announced intentions to provide location specific content to park visitors using GPS technology and a program called Explora. Explora includes location specific 'pop-ups' with information pertaining to the area visitors are in, it also includes an interactive quiz type feature. During the pilot phase of the project Parks Canada handed out devices … Continue reading Parks Canada’s Digital Move
Google’s Art Project
There has been a lot of discussion in social media and by news outlets recently of Google's newly launched Art Project. The Project uses street view technology to allow users to explore the collections of museum and art galleries. It includes the ability to create an 'individual art collection' of pieces you like. Art Project … Continue reading Google’s Art Project
Toronto’s Flatiron Building
This past Sunday, CTV Toronto's evening newscast featured a segment on Toronto's Gooderham Building. The building is more commonly known as the Flatiron Building and is one of Toronto's prominent landmarks. The segment focused on the heritage aspect of the Flatiron, including details of the building being built in the 1890s, the historic manual elevator … Continue reading Toronto’s Flatiron Building
Sudbury’s water towers
Sudbury is currently home to two iconic water towers, one on Pine street and the other on Pearl street. Both towers are in a state of disrepair and a debate over their restoration or demolition has been ongoing since 2008.The Pine street tower was built in 1946 and was used for 50 years. The city's … Continue reading Sudbury’s water towers