Know History Associates actively participate in a variety of organizations, and are frequently presenting at conferences. In the Archive below, we feature relevant company news,
Episode 13 – Heritage Tourism
About the Episode Have you ever visited the Byward Market in Ottawa? How about Dawson City in the Yukon? Have your ever taken a haunted
Episode 12 – A Part of Our Heritage
About the Episode “A Part of Our Heritage.” Those are iconic words in the Canadian psyche. Do you remember: “There are 700 people aboard it,
Back to our roots!
The Know History team is going home to Bank Street! As of this weekend, our Ottawa office has officially moved to 384 Bank Street. The location of
Episode 11 – History of Playing Cards
About the Episode Be it euchre, poker, cribbage, or crazy eights, card games have been a staple pastime for centuries. Join Robin, Nick, and Keely
Historic Calgary Week
This year, Know History is the proud sponsor of Historic Calgary Week! Last week we attended the opening ceremony of the eleven-day celebration. Below is
Episode 10 – History in Fantasy
About the Episode If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, or other popular fantasy works, you might have
B.C. Elders’ Gathering
KH Senior Associate Elina Hill volunteered at the 42nd annual B.C. Elders’ Gathering in July, and writes about the event below. Nearly 3000 Indigenous elders came
Episode 9 – Making Census of the Census
About the Episode It might seem like just another piece of paperwork to fill out, but the census is an important document in both the
Episode 8 – A Conversation with LAC Reference Archivist Rebecca Murray
About the Episode Have you ever wanted to research your family’s history in Canada? Are you looking for that one source that would push your
Alex Janvier: In Conversation
From time to time our team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. On June 16th, Emily Keyes attended
Episode 7 – Anne of Green Gables
About the Episode Carrots, raspberry cordial, puffed sleeves, and a house with green gables. Anne with an “e” continues to be beloved around the world
The Franklin Expedition Inuit Oral History Project
Know History is happy to share that we and our partners NVision Insight Group and Konek Productions will be participating in the Franklin Expedition Inuit Oral History Project. We look
Episode 6 – O Canada
About the Episode The lyrics to Canada’s national anthem have been made gender-neutral and, whether you agree with the change or not, history has shown
The 18th Rupert’s Land Colloquium
KH Associates Stacey Devlin and Emily Keyes attended the 18th Rupert’s Land Colloquium in May. They both contributed to this article. From May 16-19th, the Centre for Rupert’s
Episode 5 – Dungeons & Dragons
About the Episode Dungeons & Dragons has been a cult classic game since it was first published in 1974. Since then, it has had significant
CN Cycle for CHEO 2018
This post was written by KH Associates Leanne Gaudet and Brittney Bos, who together were the organizers of Know History’s CN Cycle for CHEO team!
2018 Carleton University’s Heritage Symposium
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
3rd Annual History and Heritage Networking Night
Are you a new grad? Museum professional? Graphic designer? History aficionado? Then this event is perfect for you! Come join us at our 3rd annual
NCPH 2018
Last week, Know History associates ventured to Las Vegas to attend the Annual Meeting of the National Council on Public History (NCPH). The NCPH is
Episode 4 – The Life & Death of Sir Frederick Banting
About the Episode Ancient Egypt; the discovery of medical insulin; chemical weapons testing; a fatal plane crash; and several odd calls from CSIS. What do
Calgary Research Associate
Are you a historian living in the West? Come join our Calgary team! Know History is a Canadian firm that provides historical research services to
CMA Conference Reminds Us of the Importance of Connection
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Episode 3 – Black Panther // Repatriation
About the Episode Why is the historical community so fascinated with the Black Panther film? Aside from being a history-making blockbuster success, many are impressed with the film’s commentary
CN Cycle for CHEO
Know History is participating in the annual CN Cycle for CHEO event this year and we are hosting a HUGE yard and bake sale fundraiser
Episode 2 – HBC Collection
About the Episode Even if you have never owned a piece of Hudson’s Bay Company merchandise, we’re all familiar with those iconic stripes. From point
Episode 1 – Noticing the Olympics
About the Episode It’s 2018, and the 23rd Winter Olympics are upon us! Well…they were upon us when we recorded this episode. The Olympics are
Office Clerk
Know History is an Ottawa-based firm that provides historical research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. We currently require several clerical staff
NCPH Excellence in Consulting Award
The NCPH Excellence in Consulting Award is presented annually to public historians who demonstrate originality, creativity, and intellectual rigour, and who have made an outstanding
GLAM Symposium Invites new thinking on Collaboration
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
The Concubine’s Children
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Transcriptionist
Know History is an Ottawa-based firm that provides Historical Research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. We are looking to expand our
Research Associate – Ottawa
Know History is an Ottawa-based firm that provides historical research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. With recent growth we are looking
Moosie-A Strange Pet
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Métis Perspectives on Reconciliation
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Know History’s Western Expansion
Know History is excited to officially announce we are expanding! As of December 1st, we have officially opened a second office. After six years in
Know History at the Governor General’s History Awards
On Wednesday, November 22, Director Ryan Shackleton and Associate Emily Cuggy had the opportunity to attend the Governor General’s History Awards at Rideau Hall. The
Canada: Day 1
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Loving Vincent
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Below is a
Michel Hogue’s Presentation at Know History
From time to time our Know History team members contribute stories to the History Hub on things that inspire and interest them. Senior Associate Alice Glaze
KH Director invited to speak as part of Louis Riel Day at the Law Society of Upper Canada
On November 16th, communities across the Métis Nation Homeland will mark Louis Riel Day. The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Métis Nation of