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The Historian in Residence is a six-month paid residency supporting researchers in any genre related to the social, cultural, and built history of Calgary, Treaty 7 and Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5, and Elbow Métis District 6.
They deliver free programs, offer mentorship, and curate an exhibit at Central Library.
Presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary.
Peyton Neustaedter is a born-and-raised Calgarian whose research focuses on Black history in the Canadian Prairies. Through community collaboration and archival research, her work examines the activism and place-making efforts of Black communities in Alberta. Neustaedter has a particular focus on the use of historical newspapers to uncover everyday life.
Peyton Neustaedter is available for one-on-one consultations on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the duration of her residency. To book a one-hour consultation, please use the calendar booking link.
Attend programs with Peyton Neustaedter during their residency. Registration is available online.
In this thoughtfully selected booklist, you will explore Black history, community, and place-making in Calgary, Alberta, and across the Canadian Prairies.
Curated by Peyton Neustaedter, the 2026 Historian in Residence, this list highlights stories of everyday life, activism, migration, memory, and belonging.
