Lethbridge — The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is excited to announce the opening of Nitsitapiisksakoo: Nitsitapii Landscapes Part 3, the last of a trilogy of exhibits focusing on spiritual and culturally significant sites within traditional Blackfoot Territory.
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The Galt Museum & Archives is thrilled to offer Walking Wednesday Tours. These engaging tours will run every Wednesday throughout July and August, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and cultural diversity of Lethbridge.
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The Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up are delighted to announce the arrival of an adorable new baby donkey born on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The healthy foal is currently thriving under the care of our dedicated team and has quickly become a beloved member of the Fort family. The foal, not yet named, has charmed visitors with his wobbly legs, large expressive eyes, and frequent, adorable naps.
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The Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up invite everyone to join us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 from 11 am to 5 pm at Fort Whoop-Up. For this year’s event, we have partnered with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to offer free admission and a variety of engaging activities for all ages.
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The Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up proudly announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah Newstead as their new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, effective June 5, 2024, following an extensive search process. Dr. Sarah Newstead will succeed Darrin Martens, who announced his departure from the Galt in March 2024, embarking on his early retirement journey.
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Fort Whoop-Up, nestled in the heart of the Lethbridge River Valley, is thrilled to announce its eagerly awaited opening for the 2024 season on June 6th, offering visitors a captivating journey into the past. One of this year’s highlights is hosting the travelling exhibition, Lii Bufalo: A Métis Way of Life, presented in proud partnership with Parks Canada.
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The Galt Museum & Archives is excited to announce the opening of a new permanent exhibit on the history of the Galt Hospital and Galt School of Nursing. Taking Care celebrates the importance of this building to the community and the people who have worked there throughout its history to provide medical care to those in need.
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The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is proud to present its newest temporary exhibition, The Road to L.A.: Reflections on Canadian Identity, on display until October 20, 2024. Featuring the work of local photographer Kort Woycheshin, this series of images taken in and around “L.A.” (Lethbridge, Alberta), shows how the political divide has grown since the Covid-19 global health pandemic.
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Lethbridge —The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is thrilled to unveil a new international collaborative initiative designed to support cultural heritage preservation in Ukraine. The project was created in 2023 by the Galt Archivist, Andrew Chernevych, and piloted in partnership with the International Council on Archives. The idea is to create a groundbreaking training opportunity for emerging archival professionals in Ukraine through a summer school program.
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The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) proudly unveils its latest exhibition, The Buffalo Treaty: Keystone to Wellness, curated in partnership with the International Buffalo Relations Institute (IBRI). Running from March 23, 2024, to September 30, 2024, this exhibition marks the tenth anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty, a pivotal framework for reconciliation emphasizing cooperation, restoration, and renewal.
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Volunteers play a key role in maintaining service levels, fulfilling mandates, and facilitating programs for many community-centred organizations in downtown Lethbridge. They often assist staff in delivering services and leading critically important areas of an organization.
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