Arts & Culture

Historian in Residence

Chat about Calgary's past.

The Historian in Residence is a six-month paid residency that supports individual researchers working in any genre related to the social, cultural and built history of Calgary, Treaty 7 and Métis Region 3.

They deliver free programs and act as a mentor to historians, writers, and researchers through individual consultations, and curate an exhibit at Central Library.

Presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary.

Recommended reads from 2023 Historian in Residence, Kay Burns

These titles explore the authority of information, specifically in relation to archival and museum practices. They inspire the work of the 2023 Historian in these areas of study.

See the list

Booklist General