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…
A lot goes on behind the scenes in a museum to maintain the health of our collections. Not only do we display and store artifacts, but we are constantly checking…
At the Western Development Museum (WDM), visitors have a chance to step back in time. Whether you are strolling up and down the village at the WDM North Battleford or…
Saskatchewan Fashion Week started in 2011 with the goal of shifting the fashion industry from a competitive mindset to a more collaborative one. The idea was to allow fashion designers…
Many artifacts in the Western Development Museum’s collection appear to be in almost pristine condition when our visitors see them under display lights, or they are taken out of storage…
Volunteers positively impact our lives everyday. The WDM is extremely proud of the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who contribute to our Museum and our communities. In 2018, 1,077 volunteers donated…
Doukhobors have lived in Saskatchewan for 120 years, first arriving in 1899. They came to Canada with the hope of practicing their religion freely. The WDM has partnered with the…
On March 6, 2019, the WDM installed a small display in the Marion M. Graham Collegiate library in Saskatoon. This installation was part of a renewed effort for outreach at…
The WDM Moose Jaw is thrilled to announce that a good Samaritan found and returned the bell from the 1914 Vulcan Locomotive! The individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, found…
While you may be aware that the WDM has a Board of Directors, have you ever considered what the Board does? Or why museum governance matters? By definition (Canadian Museums…
The Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection of over 75,000 artifacts ranging from pins to locomotives and four locations in the province, the WDM shares the Saskatchewan story from the Treaties to the present day.
The WDM’s facilities are situated in Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis. The provincial boundaries for Saskatchewan also include Treaty 2, Treaty 5, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 territories. Please visit WDM Reconciliation for more information.
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