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New to the WDM Collection: Shoe Last
Shoe lasts are forms shaped like human feet. The word “last” comes from the Old English “laest” which appears to mean ‘footprint’ or ‘boot.’ They’re commonly used in shoemaking and…
Moving a Collection
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently undertaking a project to move the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. The Collection’s move is a great opportunity for the WDM to…
Memory Mondays – Playing in the Snow
March’s #MemoryMondays are all about playing in the snow! Though this time of year often has us wishing the snow would be gone already, we have to make the best…
Black Railway Porters in Saskatchewan Part Two: A Personal Story
With special thanks to Arnold LaFayette, Carol Lafayette Boyd and the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum, for their assistance in the research and writing of this post. This is the…
Black Railway Porters in Saskatchewan Part One: Background
With special thanks to the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum, Carol LaFayette-Boyd and Arnold LaFayette for their assistance in the research and writing of this blog series. Additional research assistance…
Construction Completed on Gender-Neutral Washroom at the WDM Saskatoon
The WDM Saskatoon is thrilled to announce the completion of a new gender-neutral washroom. With funding from the federal and provincial governments, through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream and the City…
Memory Mondays – Winter Transportation
This month’s #MemoryMondays post features winter transportation: sledding, skiing and snowshoeing. The photos are taken from the WDM’s Barton Collection of Photographs, held in the George Shepherd Library. This collection…
Heritage Films From The National Film Board
Join us for a selection of short films from the National Film Board in the 100 Years of Saskatchewan History Theatre. Films are suitable for all ages and will be…
Artifact Feature – Red Pheasant
The Red Pheasant H-10 Type 36 aircraft on display in the aircraft gallery of the WDM Moose Jaw is the only known Red Pheasant in Canada and the oldest known…
Penny Farthings Seek and Find
Take part in our unique seek and find activity. Spot the Penny Farthings – locate the images that will be accompanied by a letter that will help solve a riddle….
