How do you describe an event about a book about a kingdom where authors rule that only exists because another writer willed it into being in 1880? Welcome to the curious history...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: Try Not to Be Strange with Michael Hingston"Available for six months each year, the Historian in Residence delivers specialized programs about Calgary's rich past, and meets one-on-one with Library patrons to discuss your history-related questions.
Read more about "Do you know the stories of Calgary?"Adrian’s research and subsequent writings have formed foundational documents on Indigenous homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. Published internationally, he has educated tens of thousands of individuals about Aboriginal Peoples’ history, culture, and protocols as an Educator, Executive Director, and Elder. A personal highlight for Adrian was providing cultural guidance and expertise to the Canadian, French, and Belgian governments for the 2005 Aboriginal Calling Home Ceremony.
Read more about "Adrian"Research your genealogy and construct your family tree using census and voter lists, vital records, church histories, school records, immigration records, military records, and more.Access to Ancestry Library Edition is only available to users onsite at a library location.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Ancestry Library Edition tutorial
Read more about "Discover your family’s story"'\n ', 'Read the latest news articles published in the ', 'New York Times online', ' newspaper, or research history, technology, and politics in the archives. Find articles and editorials from 1851 to 1922, and 1981 to present.', 'Note: Full access to the Games section is not available with this version.', '\n '
Read more about "'The latest news from the New York Times newspaper'"Recommended reads from 2024 Historian in Residence, Tess McNaughton In this thoughtfully selected booklist, you will be immersed in 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and BIPOC stories and poetry. From moments in history to modern-day stories, Tess’ booklist highlights experiences of underrepresented communities. See the list
Read more about "Recommended reads from 2024 Historian in Residence, Tess McNaughton"Roland Rollinmud's painting Survival Harvesting depicts a history of First Nations in Canada, particularly the Stoney Nation, truly as the stewards of the Land. By portraying the traditional hunting methods, berry harvesting, and traditional ceremonies practiced by the Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley Nations, this work illustrates methods of self-sufficiency still used to this day. The imagery within the mural exemplifies the resourcefulness to take care of oneself and one's family.
Read more about "Roland Rollinmud "Adrian Adrian’s research and subsequent writings have formed foundational documents on Indigenous homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. Published internationally, he has educated tens of thousands of individuals about Aboriginal Peoples’ history, culture, and protocols as an Educator, Executive Director, and Elder. A personal highlight for Adrian was providing cultural guidance and expertise to the Canadian, French, and Belgian governments for the 2005 Aboriginal Calling Home Ceremony.
Read more about "Adrian"'\n ', '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.', '\n '
Read more about ""Chat about Calgary's past.""2020s 2020: For the first time in history, all Calgary Public Library locations are closed to visitors to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Innovative contactless and virtual services are implemented to ensure continued public access to essential Library resources. Closures took place from March to June 2020, December 2020 to March 2021, and April to June 2021. 2021: Sarah Meilleur is appointed the new CEO, becoming Calgary Public Library's very first female CEO.
Read more about "2020s"Building a transcontinental railroad, mandated in the 1871 Terms of Confederation, began in 1874. The track reached eastern Alberta and then Stephen Ave by the end of 1883. John...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Nation Building: History of Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge Construction in Alberta"Adrian’s research and subsequent writings have formed foundational documents on Indigenous homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. Published internationally, he has educated tens of thousands of individuals about Aboriginal Peoples’ history, culture, and protocols as an Educator, Executive Director, and Elder. A personal highlight for Adrian was providing cultural guidance and expertise to the Canadian, French, and Belgian governments for the 2005 Aboriginal Calling Home Ceremony.
Read more about "Adrian"Let’s dig! Using our imaginations and real specimens of rocks, fossils, and meteorites, we will virtually excavate what Calgary was like during the Ice Age and the Age of...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: What's Under Calgary? Excavating Alberta's Ancient History"For immediate releaseSeptember 10, 2019Calgary, AB – The Calgary Public Library Foundation is delighted to announce a transformational gift from Calgary entrepreneur and philanthropist Susan Anderson; one of the largest gifts in the Foundation’s history. This generous donation will support early childhood literacy by enhancing the Library’s Early Learning Strategy.“The first years of a child’s life are so crucial,” says Susan Anderson. “I believe in the value of childhood education and wanted to participate in making this available to Calgary’s children to give them a strong start toward a successful future.”In recognition of this generous gift, the Calgary Public Library will name the children’s area at the Central Library the Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children’s Library in honour of Anderson’s mother, who was a school teacher.“We see kids with very diverse backgrounds coming to the Library for specialized Early Learning programs and resources,” says Calgary Public Library CEO Mark Asberg. “Donations like this help us continue to open doors for all of Calgary’s children, regardless of their socio-economic background.”The Library’s Early Learning Strategy encompasses five areas of focus: research, spaces, people, collections, and programs. Anderson’s donation will uplift each of these focus areas.Specifically, this donation will enable the expansion of early literacy programming both in Libraries and in the community; enhance collections development for babies, toddlers, and, pre-school children; and update existing Early Learning Centres to reflect current research.There are more than 90,000 children under the age of five in Calgary. Currently, 12 of Calgary’s 21 Library locations have a dedicated Early Learning Centre, with the goal to have an Early Learning Centre in every single location. Early Learning Centres provide children under the age of five a specialized space to learn through play – the best way for young minds to gain essential early learning skills.About the Calgary Public Library Foundation:The Calgary Public Library Foundation supports the Library through fundraising.We connect people and organizations who want to make a difference with the opportunity to improve our community. All donations received through the Library Foundation enhance Library collections, programming, and services.Since 2011, the Library Foundation has been working on Add In, the Campaign for Calgary’s Library. The goal of Add In is to raise $350 million dollars for the Library system. As of June 2019, we have reached 98.5% of our goal.- 30 -Media Contacts:Maegan MarshallCommunications AssociateCalgary Public Library Foundation403 774 2543maegan@addin.caNina RehillEdelman 403 630 6055Nina.rehill@edelman.com
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