Classical music from black composers who changed the course of music history.
Read more about "Black Composers You Should Know"Join us to learn more about The Al Azhar Shriners legacy. Known for their community service they were established in Calgary in 1907. A Stampede, or small town, parade and...
Read more about "CCHS: Shriners-their History and contributions in Calgary and Area and Beyond!"'\n ', 'Browse digitized photographs and postcards showing historic scenes of Calgary and Southern Alberta.', 'View the digitized ', "Calgary's Story Map Collection", ' in Biblioboard.', '\n '
Read more about "'A Treasure Trove of Southern Alberta History'"Ruth was born on the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary. Her Father was Blackfoot and her mother was Cree. She was raised in her traditional culture. As a young child, she was placed in the Indian Residential School, where she suffered much abuse. She survived that experience and the following years of addiction and violence. In 1974, she experienced spiritual reawakening and chose a healing path. She worked in many helping places until she had the vision to address the legacy of her people, working for many years to establish a shelter for Aboriginal women based on a cultural approach. Ruth ran for the position of MLA in southern Alberta in 1992 for the NDP. She then ran and was subsequently elected as a Band Councillor at Siksika Nation, where she sat for 18 years. In 2014, she released her book titled
Read more about "Ruth Scalp Lock"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.
Read more about "Chat about Calgary's past."10 Ideas for Kids to Learn More about Treaty 7 and Métis Culture This Summer
Read more about "Diverse and Inclusive Books"Events and activations at Calgary Public Library
Read more about "Celebrate National Indigenous History Month 2023"The Historian in Residence leads workshops and lectures about Calgary, Treaty 7, and Métis Region 3 throughout their six-month residency, presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary.
Read more about "Want to chat about social, cultural, or built history?"Resources documenting local and regional history.
Read more about "Calgary's Story"'\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"Pedestrians and cyclists move along the
Read more about "Relax along the river."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"Events and activations at Calgary Public Library
Read more about "Celebrate National Indigenous History Month 2023"Over 500 Calgary residents share the history of their century homes built before 1912.
Read more about "Century Homes Calgary 2012"