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When Was it Made? Dating Susanna Dimsdale’s Sampler, c. 1611-1750, WDM-1975-S-241.2. Part Three
May 6, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
In our final blog about Susanna Dimsdale’s sampler, we will explore how other historical documents and sources can help provide insight about an artifact’s life. In addition to researching the…
When Was it Made? Dating Susanna Dimsdale’s Sampler, c. 1611-1750, WDM-1975-S-241.2. Part Two
April 29, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Last time, we introduced Susanna Dimsdale’s beautiful but mysterious embroidery sampler, one of the oldest artifacts in the WDM’s 75,000+ artifact collection. In this blog series, we are examining archival,…
When Was it Made? Dating Susanna Dimsdale’s Sampler, c. 1611-1750, WDM-1975-S-241.2. Part One
April 22, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The textile collection in the Western Development Museum covers several centuries and has some rare pieces within its storerooms. One is a sampler made in England by a young 8-year-old…
University of Saskatchewan Students Partner with Local Historical Institution on Beautification Project
April 9, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
As part of the Fundamentals of Horticulture course offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, students developed landscaping plans for the Western Development Museum – Saskatoon to help beautify…
Signs, Signs, Everywhere There are Signs!
February 13, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
At the WDM, signs are instrumental in telling the stories in our Museums. Throughout the four WDM locations, there are more than 1000 signs, most of them designed and produced…
Language Remediation Project Underway at the Western Development Museum: Answering TRC Calls to Action #43 and #67
January 16, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Language is important. The words we choose to use in our public spaces and our historical interpretation must be inclusive, respectful, current, historically accurate and meaningful. Language also changes with…
Hunting for Radioactivity in the Western Development Museum
December 12, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
If you stopped a random stranger on the street, and asked them to name a source of radioactivity, chances are they might respond with an international nuclear accident site like…
WDM Collection Now Available To View Online
September 12, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Western Development Museum collection of Saskatchewan artifacts and over 9,000 of its library materials are now available for the public to search online. From pins to locomotives to a…
From Dominion Day to Canada Day
July 1, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
A Celebration of Canada On July 1, Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate the July 1, 1867 signing of the British North America Act that created Canada. The…
Renewing Our Relationship: Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Western Development Museum
June 21, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Today, and every June 21st, we celebrate the diverse cultures, heritage and achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Did you…
