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Inclusivity Report: Reconciliation and Diversity at the WDM
January 10, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
For the past year, Dr. Elizabeth Scott, WDM Curator, has been researching how the WDM can become a more inclusive and diverse organization and how we will respond to the…
Reconciliation at the WDM
January 3, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada tabled its final report after six years of collecting testimony from survivors and extensively researching the history of the residential school…
Welcome to Museum Stories
December 20, 2018
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Welcome to the Museum Stories blog. We are excited to be able to share behind the scenes stories, useful tips, and much more through our Museum Stories blog. There is…
George Shepherd – First WDM Curator
December 12, 2018
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
George Shepherd, Honorary Doctor of Laws1890-1978 Life came full circle for George Shepherd. Born in Canterbury, England on March 20, 1890, George Shepherd and his father immigrated to Canada in…
WDM Saskatoon Parking Lot Construction Complete
November 9, 2018
Saskatoon
The WDM Saskatoon is thrilled to announce the completion of the parking lot construction. Announced in July, this project consisted of a complete excavation of the parking area and the…
Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt
September 10, 2018
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
We are thrilled to be part of the Virtual Museum of Canada’s project – Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt! Produced by the Textile Museum of Canada in conjunction with…
Saskatchewan Innovations – Patent Index
June 27, 2018
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Throughout our province’s history, Saskatchewan people have created an amazing variety of devices – everything from kitchen gadgets and personal gear to agricultural and industrial equipment. With about 3,200 inventions…
BigDoer Blog 1158 Locomotive
June 27, 2018
North Battleford
CNR #1158 at the Western Development Museum: receiving a little TLC. Researched, written and photographed by Chris Doering and Connie Biggart. Thanks to Chris and Connie for visitng the WDM…
Wheat Straw Weaving
May 18, 2018
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Safeguarding the Future Weaving straw is an ancient practice, from a time thousands of years ago when charms and magic were part of daily life. The last standing stalks of…
