Past issues of the Lethbridge Herald have long served as an encyclopedia of community life, a Who’s Who of Southwest Alberta. However, not everyone was fairly represented. In the Galt Museum’s archives are images of Blackfoot people once featured in the newspaper without identification, leaving their stories untold. The 1,000 Faces Project was designed to bridge this gap by recovering and preserving their names in archival records.
Read MorePeople and historic events are not frozen in time; they can be researched and explored through new ways of thinking—Fort Whoop-Up and its legacy are no exception.
Read MoreWhen we think of local history, trees aren’t necessarily what come to mind. But trees help create a sense of community identity and have brought people together in unique ways.
Read MoreThe Galt hosts Indigenous-led exhibitions and in-house exhibitions that incorporate Indigenous voices, history and perspectives. Learn about previous and current exhibits from Kalli Eagle Speaker.
Read MoreLearn basic Blackfoot words with the Galt's Blackfoot Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead.
Read MoreSerene Weasel Traveller is a skilled seamstress and artist from the Piikani Nation. In this tutorial, she shares her knowledge and experience in making ribbon skirts and invites you to make your own!
Read MoreExhibit Organizer Kalli Eagle Speaker and local beadworker Torry Eagle Speaker discuss the special meanings and connection of traditional Kainai and Niitsitapi beadwork pieces and designs.
Read MoreEdna Bad Eagle of the Piikani Nation describes her experience with Women's Northern Traditional Dance and the regalia she wears. The week of June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Read MoreChris "Nugget" Bull Bear of the Siksika Nation explains the origin of the Chicken Dance and how it influences the regalia he wears. The week of June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Read MoreNathan Provost of Piikani Nation showcases some hand drumming and singing. The week of June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Read MoreTatiana Weasel Moccasin of the Blood Tribe and Piikani Nation describes her regalia and how it is tied to the history of the Jingle Dress Dance. The week of June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Read MoreTobias Provost of the Piikani Nation has been performing the Grass Dance, or the Men's Northern Traditional Dance, for 40 years in his regalia.
Read MoreLearn about how the creation of Niitsitapi clothing materials and styles changed from pre-colonization through the fur trade era into the reservation period.
Read MoreSerene Weasel Traveller is a skilled seamstress and artist from the Piikani Nation. In this tutorial, she shares her knowledge and experience in making ribbon skirts and invites you to make your own!
Read MoreWhen Blanche Bruisedhead was 7, an RCMP Officer and priest threatened her parents with jail time if they didn’t send their daughter to St. Mary’s Residential School. Read Blanche’s account of her time at St. Mary’s.
Read MoreWhen Nicholas Sheran drowned in the Oldman River in 1882, why didn't his wife or his sons inherit his estate?
Read MoreExhibit organizers Hali Heavy Shield, Kalli Eagle Speaker and Carol Williams speak about the special meanings and connection of traditional Kainai and Niitsitapi beadwork pieces and designs
Read MoreGalt Curator Aimee Benoit presents an introduction to our newest exhibit Made In... (Stories of Stuff).
Read MoreDr. Christopher Churchill discusses overlapping networks of material cultures: Indigenous nations, local settler communities, and connections to transnational chains of production of "stuff" as part of our Made In exhibit.
Read MoreAlthough Siksikaisitapi, Blackfoot people, did not sew pockets into their clothing, they did use personal bags and pouches to carry essential belongings.
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