Twelve works of speculative fiction by Black authors to read for Black History Month.
Read more about "How Long 'til Black Future Month?"Explore history in the complete archive of National Geographic.
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Read more about "Celebrate National Indigenous History Month 2023"To mark National Aboriginal History Month in June 2017, Calgary Public Library is displaying Indigenous art at four libraries.Samuel BighettySamuel Bighetty’s art tells the story of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. Using bright, beautiful colours, his artwork tells the story of hardships and change. Bighetty describes such change through the analogy of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. “It looks real ugly, walking on the ground,” Bighetty says. “A caterpillar doesn’t know it’s going to turn into something beautiful. [Then] it changes, flies around, has all the colours.” Jessica Liening-WolfeIndigenous artist Jessica Liening-Wolfe showcases her Ojibway culture through traditional beadwork and jewelry. “My mother was a former student of the residential school, so she didn’t grow up with her culture or her language, so I feel that it is up to me to go out there and regain this knowledge,” says Liening-Wolfe. Taylor McPhersonThrough her artistic journey, Taylor McPherson has reclaimed her Miawpukek identity, and is now challenging people to see past stereotypes with her work. Her self-portrait, titled “Identity,” has been displayed across Canada, and found a new home at Judith Umbach Library in June 2017. “To have people recognize my Aboriginal work really means a lot, because I feel a lot of people have been more appreciative in learning about the stories behind it,” McPherson says. Nathan MeguinisNathan Meguinis started drawing at the age of five. His artwork today reflects the deep roots of his Tsuut’ina culture and heritage. Meguinis says what makes Tsuut’ina art distinctive in style is its reflection of Tsuut’ina history and spiritual connections: a belief in one God, one creation, and everything being intertwined. He strives to give people a deeper understanding of his traditional culture through his art. “I’m hoping to enlighten people about the realities that my people faced through my artwork, and at the same time share my culture,” Meguinis says.
Read more about "Stories Indigenous Art Featured at Calgary Public Library"Classical music from black composers who changed the course of music history.
Read more about "Black Composers You Should Know"10 Ideas for Kids to Learn More about Treaty 7 and Métis Culture This Summer
Read more about "Diverse and Inclusive Books"Join us to celebrate and learn about Indigenous ways of knowing and being, as we recognize the rich contributions of Indigenous Sports Heroes and highlight the transformative power of sports.
Read more about "Celebrate National Indigenous History Month"Stop by the Living History: Glimpses of Our Past installation to see a collection of the area’s history in a digital display.
Read more about "A comfortable, multi-purpose space at the top of the building."Learn about the cultural, social, and built history of our city with our friends from
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week is July 22 — August 1"Research the history of people, places, and events with interactive maps, articles and videos.
Read more about "World Book Online Student"'\n ', 'Students in grades 4 – 6 can learn to think like historians and genealogists with these classroom resources. Use these lesson plans, presentations, and resources from Calgary’s Story\xa0to investigate our shared past and learn about the lives of soldiers from Calgary and area with your students.', '\xa0', '\n '
Read more about "'Uncover the history of local war veterans'"Over 250 Calgary residents share the history of their century homes built before 1913.
Read more about "Century Homes Calgary 2013"Resources documenting local and regional history.
Read more about "Calgary's Story"Pedestrians and cyclists move along the
Read more about "Relax along the river."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.
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