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Artifact Feature – Teddy Bear
This month we’re featuring a special teddy bear from the WDM collection. Sarah Dyke came to a small English village as a teacher in 1910. Upon her arrival, she quickly…
Memory Mondays – Golfing
Golf is a popular summer pastime, considered by many to be a great way to get out and enjoy the summer weather. The first formal golf club in what is…
Chinese History in Saskatchewan: Lorne Avenue Chop Suey and Tom Yee (Kock Hin Tam)
This post is our second feature on Chinese history in Saskatchewan. This post is highlighting Tom Yee (Kock Hin Tam) and his iconic Saskatoon restaurant, Lorne Avenue Chop Suey. Tom…
Artifact Feature – Parking Meter
Parking meters have been in use for almost a century; the first parking meters in the world were installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1935. Canada’s first parking meters were…
Chinese History in Saskatchewan: Jow Tai, Yee Clun and the Exchange Café
This summer we’ll be sharing a series of blog posts on Chinese history in Saskatchewan with a focus on four individuals or families and their artifacts in the WDM. The…
Memory Mondays – Campfires
Welcome to the new Memory Mondays! Instead of posting one photo every week we’ll share all the photos once a month on our blog and share it on Facebook. This…
Acknowledging Racial Inequities in our Shared Past – Whitecap Dakota Nation at Pion-Era and Beyond
Today, to coincide with National Indigenous People’s Day and Indigenous History Month, we present a brief history of the Whitecap Dakota Nation’s relationships and contributions to the City of Saskatoon….
Colours of the Saskatchewan Flag Seek and Find
Learn about the meaning and symbolism behind the colours and symbols on the Saskatchewan flag while looking for yellow and green artifacts in the Galleries that represent diverse Saskatchewan stories….
Adventures in Time Hopping Seek and Find
Follow clues as you navigate Museum galleries to explore artifacts from different cultures and time periods. This activity is free with Museum admission.
Where The Wildflowers Grow Seek and Find
Ask at the front desk for your worksheet to find images of various prairie wildflowers hidden throughout the Museum galleries. Learn interesting facts about each wildflower you find so you…
