Galt's Vaults: Made with Love

Collections Assistant Nicole Wilkinson discusses why handmade objects can make great museum objects full of connections and stories.

Galt's Vaults, Online Presentation, VideosNicole WilkinsonJuly 27, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesCollections, artifacts, Galt's Vaults, Clothing, Sweaters, MuseumComment

Enclosing Some Snapshots: The Photography of Métis Activist James Brady - Episode 1

Online Presentation, Indigenous HistoryGalt Museum & ArchivesJuly 13, 2021Exhibit, Photography, Photographs, James Brady, Paul Seesequasis, Métis Comment

Galt Museum Virtual Powwow and Dance Contest

Click here to find rules and to submit your video in the Virtual Powwow.

InstagramKalli Eagle SpeakerJuly 8, 2021Comment

Exhibit Walkthrough — We Visit with Kainaiwa Beadwork: A New Way and the Real Way of Design

Exhibit 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.

Online Presentation, Indigenous HistoryKalli Eagle SpeakerJuly 6, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesBeadwork, Niitsitapi, Blackfoot, Traditional KnowledgeComment

Extra! Extra! Research All About It!

Archives Assistant Bobbie Fox walks us through how to use our online database as a starting point for community and family research with a focus on the collection of Lethbridge Herald photographs in the Galt's archival collection.

Online PresentationBobbie FoxJune 29, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesArchives, Research, Database, Lethbridge Herald, Lethbridge Herald Online Archives, Photographs, Photojournalism, Lethbridge, Southern AlbertaComment

Exploring History Today

New opportunities to explore and engage with this region's history will be introduced as we safely and responsibly reopen our site. Each day at Fort Whoop-Up will bring new adventures designed to capture the imagination and showcase southwestern Alberta's rich and diverse history.

ArticleDarrin J Martens Aaká óóhkotoki (Many rocks)June 29, 2021Fort Whoop-UpFort Whoop-Up, Guided Tour, history, Lethbirdge, TourismComment

National Indigenous Peoples Week - Regalia with Edna Bad Eagle

Edna 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.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 25, 2021Dancing, Powwow, Niitsitapi, Blackfoot history, Blackfoot, RegaliaComment

National Indigenous Peoples Week - Regalia with Chris "Nugget" Bull Bear

Chris "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.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 24, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesDancing, Powwow, Niitsitapi, Blackfoot history, Blackfoot, RegaliaComment

National Indigenous Peoples Week - Drumming with Nathan Provost

Nathan 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.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 23, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesDancing, Powwow, Niitsitapi, Blackfoot history, Blackfoot, RegaliaComment

National Indigenous Peoples Week - Regalia with Tatiana Weasel Moccasin

Tatiana 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.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 22, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesDancing, Powwow, Niitsitapi, Blackfoot history, Blackfoot, RegaliaComment

Lethbridge Coat of Arms

In 1907, reverend Chivers designed the City of Lethbridge coat of arms. While it reflected the community of the day, Lethbridge has changed greatly since then.

ArticleGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 22, 2021Lethbridge City HallCrest, Lethbridge, Brand, City, Augustine, Church, City CouncilComment

National Indigenous Peoples Week - Regalia with Tobias Provost

Tobias Provost of the Piikani Nation has been performing the Grass Dance, or the Men's Northern Traditional Dance, for 40 years in his regalia.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationGalt Museum & ArchivesJune 21, 2021National Indigenous Peoples Week, Blackfoot, Niitsitapi, Pow Wow, Grass Dance, Dance, RegaliaComment

Stephnie Watson on Community and Visibility

Stephnie Watson (they/them) describes her experience as a student, educator, advocate, and federal political candidate who identifies as an a-sexual, a-gender, panromantic person in southwestern Alberta.

Online PresentationMuseum EducatorJune 15, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesStephnie Watson, 2SLGBTQIA, Pride, Lethbridge Pridefest, LethbridgeComment

The Man Behind the Lens

Do you know the story behind what local historians have called “unquestionably the most famous photograph ever taken in the City of Lethbridge?”

ArticleHannah YuzwaJune 15, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesExtra Exhibit, Extra, Lethbridge Herald, Archives, Photojournalism, Visual, Electricity, Photography, Brunelle, Lethbridge, NewspaperComment

A History of Blackfoot Clothing

Learn about how the creation of Niitsitapi clothing materials and styles changed from pre-colonization through the fur trade era into the reservation period.

Indigenous History, Online PresentationRebecca Many Grey HorsesJune 11, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesRebecca Many Gray Horses, Blackfoot, Niitsitapi, Clothing, TextileComment

Through the Lens of the Lethbridge Herald

Orville Brunelle, Lloyd Knight, David Rossiter, and Ian Martens are four of the most prolific photojournalists who have contributed to the Lethbridge Herald. Find out more about their work and accolades.

ArticleBobbie FoxJune 1, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesLethbridge Herald, Photojournalism, Photographer, Photography, Archives, Exhibit, Extra! Extra!, Orville Brunette, Lloyd Knight, David Rossiter, Ian Martens, Newspaper, Media, Lethbridge, Southern AlbertaComment

Galt's Vaults: Volunteers

Collections Technician Kevin MacLean pens a love letter to a special group of Galt volunteers.

Galt's Vaults, Online PresentationKevin MacLeanMay 25, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesGalt's Vaults, Volunteers, Collections, Transcriptions, HAM Radio, Amateur Radio, Canadian Museums Association, Award, Kevin MacLean, Naomi HuberComment

Ribbon Skirt Tutorial

Serene 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!