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Reconciliation at the WDM
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
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
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
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…
RNWMP Jail Cell
RNWMP Jail Cell In 1914, just two Royal North-West Mounted Police (RNWMP) officers were responsible for patrolling 32 townships around the town of Watson, Saskatchewan, an area of over 3,000…
Kimi Wakabayashi’s Kimono
Kimi Wakabayashi’s Kimono In September of 1930, the Canadian government issued an order-in-council that prohibited the landing of “Asiatic” immigrants in Canada. Tokujiro Wakabayashi, from Shiga prefecture in Japan, had…
Métis Buckskin Jacket
Métis Buckskin Jacket For nearly two centuries, the Métis have been known for their flowing floral beadwork and unique buckskin coat designs. Starting in the early 1800s, Métis women began…
Comfortractor
Comfortractor The name said it all: The 1938 Minneapolis-Moline Comfortractor claimed the convenience and safety features that are now standard in farm tractors. Its only drawback? The Comfortractor arrived 30…
Meilicke Calculator
Meilicke Calculator Carl Meilicke felt that no math problem needed to be solved twice, so in 1896 he invented a calculator to prove his point. Meilicke was born in Wyndham,…
Seed Survivor
*Open select dates* In partnership with Nutrien, Crop Production Services and Agriculture in the Classroom – SK, Seed Survivor is full of hands-on activities and information about food and how it’s produced….
