This week the archive I work at hosted a sewing action as part of the (official denial) trade value in progress project. This project engages people in discussion and reflection relating to reconciliation, truth telling, and Canada's history of colonialism and Residential Schools. This interactive art project stimulates discussion about Canada's history while allowing participants … Continue reading Interactive Canadian History: Sewing Responses to the Past
Hands on Learning at Science North
This past weekend I spent the better part of the day at Science North. I have fond memories of Science North from family outings as a child and my recent visit rekindled a lot of my enthusiasm for hands on learning. I work in an archive where most visitors have very little hands on exposure … Continue reading Hands on Learning at Science North
Personalizing Traditional History
Family, voice, sense of place, and time travel. According to Benjamin Filene, these are the core themes in history created by non professionals, all of which are driven by a personal and emotional approach to the past. Filene's recent Public Historian article, "Passionate Histories: 'Outsider' History-Makers and What They Teach Us," grapples with the development, … Continue reading Personalizing Traditional History
Collection Glimpse: The Manitoba Museum
This is the sixth segment in a series of posts entitled, "Collection Glimpses." Each post in the series focuses on a unique collection, innovative repository, or a not well known cultural heritage institution. The Manitoba Museum is the largest heritage and science centre in Manitoba. Founder in 1965, the Museum's collections highlight the heritage of the … Continue reading Collection Glimpse: The Manitoba Museum