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.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place), Lethbridge College, City of Lethbridge, and the University of Lethbridge have agreed to partner together to further the care, research, and exhibition of the Donald Buchanan art collection.
Read MoreThanks to the efforts of an excellent museum studies intern, the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa has redeveloped part of its Discovery Hall permanent exhibit gallery to showcase the history of local media in southwestern Alberta. From the early days of newspaper through advances in radio and television broadcasting, media outlets have played a critical role in sharing the stories of our community.
Read MoreThe Battle of the Belly River is a significant event that happened between the Blackfoot People and a group of Crees in 1870. The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in partnership with Lethbridge College, Reconciliation Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge Indigenous Relations Office, are embarking on a project that will focus on and highlight Niitsitapi knowledge and perspectives of the event.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa is proud to host the latest temporary art installation by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers in her ongoing nationwide project Hope and Healing Canada.
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