DIGITAL LIBRARY

Delve into the Whyte Museum’s extensive collection through articles, images, oral histories, video, film and audio.

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Nov 54 min read

Leading With Indigenous Stories: My Experience Working With the Cave and Basin Mural Project

Emma De Sousa examines how initiatives like the Cave and Basin Mural Project revitalized the way she understands the importance of art.

Jun 252 min read

Recent Acquisitions in the Archives in Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Discover recent publications that showcase the ever-growing breadth of Indigenous works in the Archives Special Collections Library.

Jun 2412 min read

Artist Spotlight - Meet the Treaty 7 Artists Behind the 2024 Cave and Basin Mural Project

Returning for the third summer, The Cave and Basin Mural Project features six outstanding Treaty 7 artists illustrating Indigenous stories.

Jul 27, 20238 min read

Stories of This Place: Indigenous Public Art Connects Culture and Place

Brand new works of Indigenous artwork have graced the grounds of the Whyte Museum and Cave & Basin National Historic Site for summer 2023.

Jul 26, 20236 min read

The Pablo-Allard Buffalo Herd and Indigenous-led Conservation

Keara Lightning Long researches Indigenous-led conservation in the history of environmental management with the Pablo-Allard Buffalo Herd.

Jul 24, 20234 min read

Dagugun Woakide Akide Hnebigan Echin Bathtabich (Studying Museums in a Good Way)

In the fall of 2022, members of the Nakoda AV Club joined Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies staff for an introduction to the archives.

May 18, 20236 min read

Personal Reflections on Recognizing Relations

Recognizing Relations began a decade ago as an Indigenous photo identification project and has evolved in many ways since.

Jan 25, 20235 min read

Jacinda Brisson Reflects on Time With the Whyte Museum Archives

Jacinda reflects on her memories and learning as the Whyte Museum Young Canada Works Archives Indigenous Research Intern.

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