New Winter Exhibitions as Part of Exposure Photography Festival
Open at the Whyte
On January 20th, 2023, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies celebrated the opening of two new exhibitions, Redesigning Paradise and All Our Relations: Portraits From the Elders' Gatherings, as part of the Exposure Photography Festival.
Jimmy Simpson Sr. - The Life and Legacy of a Mountain Legend
A pioneer of guiding and outfitting in the Canadian Rockies and founder of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Jimmy Simpson Sr. is a household historical name - thanks to hard work and humble beginnings. Read his story and watch an archival interview between Jimmy Simpson Sr. and Catharine Robb Whyte.
By Kate Riordon, Collections Processor & Digital Technician
Jacinda Brisson Reflects on Time With the Whyte Museum Archives
I have been able to learn so much from the people around me. From our team in the archives and other staff members at the Whyte to individuals in the community and traditional stewards of the land. My work here has consisted mainly of working with the Indigenous items in our collections as well as working with Indigenous community members and Elders to add their knowledge and perspectives to archival materials held at the Whyte Museum.
By Jacinda Brisson, Archives Indigenous Research Intern
Bill came to Canada in 1985 and first practiced medicine in Hanna, Alberta. After a trip to the Elizabeth Parker Hut on cross-country skis, he was hooked on mountains. He has since devoted himself to exploring and supporting health care in the high-alpine regions of the world.
Bill loves the old stories of exploration and adventure and has generously supported the Pushing the Limits Legacy Project at the Whyte Museum and was a major supporter of the Fireside Chat film about the life of Boles.
On November 19th, 2022, the Whyte Museum and Global Water Futures welcomed the artist and scientists associated with their exhibition, Cold Regions Warming, for an exclusive panel discussion presenting a powerful conversation on Canada’s climate future. The panelists engaged the audience in a rich interdisciplinary discussion of art, science, and the state of climate change in Canada.
Anne Ewen Receives Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
Anne Ewen has a distinguished career as an art curator, arts administrator, author, heritage consultant, and mentor to new artists and curators.
But this week, she received an award that caused her to reflect on the decades she has spent volunteering in the community and what it has meant for her and her family.
