Introducing: The Killarney Virtual Exhibit!
We are proud to announce the completion of our latest project in partnership with the Municipality of Killarney.
National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Yesterday, Ryan Shackleton led a workshop at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials discussing best practices for researching the missing children. Ryan shared tips on how to create a research plan, as well as how to locate relevant documents, access restricted archives, and securely store your research.
Pizza, Pasta, and People: The Ingredients of the Italian Immigrant Community
During her 2022 internship with Know History, Danielle Sinopoli created an interactive map to showcase the history of Italian immigrant food culture in the GTA.
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS!
We are thrilled to be sponsoring Active History’s new series, “Active History: Indigenous Voices.” We are now accepting proposals from First Nation, Inuit, or Métis creatives who have unique ideas about sharing Indigenous history.
National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Next week at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials, Know History will present a workshop on best practices for researching the missing children and unmarked graves.
Archival Research with The Survivors’ Secretariat
Over the past nine months, Know History has worked closely with the Survivors’ Secretariat to collect over 12,000 archival documents that shed light on the history of the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ontario.
Debwewin – The Oakville Truth Project
The Debwewin project raises questions about Oakville’s Truth, using many methods to educate through videos, cultural mapping, art, story-telling, place-making amongst others.
Rooted: Beausoleil Island
Let sound transport you to the shores of Beausoleil Island in the heart of Georgian Bay. Rooted: Beausoleil Island is an auditory experience that explores the history of Beausoleil Island using soundscapes, storytelling, interviews, and historic texts.
Powell River Wrestles with Changing Its Colonial Name
As residents of Powell River examine the legacy of their town's namesake, we were honoured to provide a research report about Israel Powell for the Tla’amin Nation.
Indigenous Identity and Belonging
With identity issues at top of mind, we need a better understanding of Indigenous peoples’ struggles to define themselves against the colonial state, as they work to regain control over lists and laws that determine belonging.
Municipality of Killarney 200th Anniversary
In 2020, the Municipality of Killarney in Ontario, Canada, celebrated its 200th anniversary!
Indigenous History & Heritage Gathering
Join us June 5-7 for the first annual Indigenous History & Heritage Gathering in Ottawa, hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres
Capturing Alberta’s Stories
Know History would like to extend our appreciation to Jenna Bailey for speaking at our Capturing Alberta’s Stories workshop yesterday!
Capturing Alberta’s Stories: Historical Documentary Workshop
On February 28, Know History will host “Capturing Alberta’s Stories: Historical Documentary Workshop.” This free introductory workshop will share best practices for making a historical documentary.
Introducing: The Killarney Virtual Exhibit!
We are proud to announce the completion of our latest project in partnership with the Municipality of Killarney.
National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Yesterday, Ryan Shackleton led a workshop at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials discussing best practices for researching the missing children. Ryan shared tips on how to create a research plan, as well as how to locate relevant documents, access restricted archives, and securely store your research.