These installations include an augmented reality wall, a narrative depicted through three-dimensional steel and aluminum figures , a mural depicting the cosmology of traditional Blackfoot storytelling, traditional men's dance regalia, and a pictorial history of the Baker Massacre.
Read more about "2019 Artists and Installations"The City of Calgary Archives Find civic records, including building history, land use, the XV Olympic Winter Games ’88, elected officials, departmental annual reports and municipal handbooks (since 1913). Open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No appointment is required. The City of Calgary Archives
Read more about "The City of Calgary Archives"Explore souvenir picture postcards from the early 20th Century showing views of Southern Alberta, mountains, frontier towns, and Calgary's urban landscape in the The View from Here collection, and highlighting local industries in the Southern Alberta at Work collection. Track the history of Alberta's changing landscape in the Calgary Story's maps collection.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: BiblioBoard tutorial
Read more about "Experience local content"The UFA began advocating for the interests of farmers in 1909, formed the provincial government from 1921-35 and emerged as the UFA Co-operative Limited becoming one of Canada’s...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: United Farmers of Alberta: 100+ Years of History"Find civic records, including building history, land use, the XV Olympic Winter Games ’88, elected officials, departmental annual reports and municipal handbooks (since 1913).
Read more about "The City of Calgary Archives"What books inspire the artistic practice of Kristy North Peigan? This list contains titles on Indigenous ways of knowing, art design for video games, and classic art history.
Read more about "Recommended reads from the Indigenous Artist in Residence"Many of Alberta’s Indigenous languages are in danger of extinction, a phenomenon that is echoed around the world. Explore the history of some of our local languages, learn about...
Read more about "Local Indigenous Languages Under Threat"Calgary writer Dale Lee Kwong presents a retrospective look at her work, and how it is shaped by Chinese-Canadian history and her experiences as a queer, woman of colour, adopted...
Read more about "Sweet and Sour Inspirations"Lithic artifacts have long been employed as key components in reconstructions of Tuniit culture history in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. Kyle Forsythe discusses how engagement with...
Read more about "Archaeological Society of Alberta: How Materials Come to Matter: Exploring Lithic Value within the Tuniit (Paleo-Inuit) Occupation of Amittuq, Nunavut"Research your genealogy and construct your family tree using census and voter lists, vital records, church histories, school records, immigration records, military records, and more.
Read more about "Discover your family’s story."Discover a wide range of engaging events for all ages. Learn about space or ancient history, drop in for live theatre and musical performances, learn about different dances performed at a powwow, enjoy a storytime, and so much more.
Read more about "Something is always happening at the Library"Photos by Michael Grimm.
Read more about "Canadian Municipal Land Corporation"Lead one-hour tours of the Central Library. Tours occur weekday mornings and afternoons along with limited evening and weekend tours. Central Library Tours cover the stories, brief history, and services of the Central Library, as well as the architectural advances and features of the building.
Read more about "What will you do?"Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room, and Calgary’s Story, featuring southern Alberta history, is accessible to everyone. Visit the Artist and Historian in Residence, the Elders’ Guidance Circle, the Prow, and more.
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