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Welcoming New Faces to The Whyte: Christina Cuthbertson, Director of Curatorial Initiatives
The Whyte is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Cuthbertson as the Director of Curatorial Initiatives.
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Bison Legacy: The Artistic Vision of Dwayne Harty - Fall 2024 Whyte Museum Exhibition in Photos
October brought an inspiring evening at The Whyte as "Bison Legacy: The Artistic Vision of Dwayne Harty" opened to an enthusiastic crowd.
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Nov 12, 20243 min read
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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.
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Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Summer Tours Behind the Scenes: Insights from Summer 2024 Interpreters at The Whyte
One of the most central things we’ve learned during our time as summer interpreters at The Whyte is that local history runs deep.
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Oct 24, 20243 min read
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A Fireside Chat with Patricia Cucman and Chic Scott
In a Fireside Chat with Chic Scott, Patty Cucman shares her story behind the book "To See What He Saw: JEH MacDonald and the O'Hara Years."
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Sep 17, 20242 min read
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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.
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Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Book Excerpt: To See What He Saw by Patricia Cucman and Stanley Munn
To See What He Saw by Stanley Munn and Patricia Cucman focuses on the Lake O’Hara work produced by Group of Seven artist J.E.H. MacDonald.
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Jun 25, 202412 min read
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J.E.H. MacDonald: The O'Hara Era - Summer 2024 Whyte Museum Exhibition in Photos
A June evening in the heart of Banff celebrated one of the Whyte Museum's most anticipated exhibitions — J.E.H. MacDonald: The O’Hara Era.
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Jun 24, 20243 min read
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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.
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Jun 24, 202412 min read
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A Fireside Chat with Jerry Johnston and Chic Scott
Born in Banff in 1936, Jerry Johnston grew up skiing at Mount Norquay. In the mid-50s he worked for Parks’ ski patrol on the mountain.
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Stunning Paintings by Acclaimed Artists Bierstadt and Bell-Smith Offer a Window Into Canadian Rockies' History
It was while resting at Glacier House, B.C. in 1889 that Bierstadt met Bell-Smith, and the pair visited Lake Louise that September to paint.
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Jun 17, 20244 min read
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Crosby Family Fonds a New Resource in the Whyte Museum Archives
Delve into the rich history and contributions of the Crosby family and the broader social history and development of the Canadian Rockies.
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Jun 17, 20244 min read
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