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,
4th Annual History & Heritage Networking Night
As an active member of Canada’s vibrant historical community, Know History is proud to host our fourth annual History and Heritage Networking Night! Join us
Ottawa Office Receptionist
Ottawa Office Receptionist Know History is an Ottawa-based firm that provides historical research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. We currently have
CN Cycle for CHEO 2019
On Sunday, May 5, the Know History team hopped on our bikes and laced up our walking shoes for the 2019 CN Cycle for CHEO.
S2E7: Canada’s Charitable History
The famous Massey Foundation (established in 1896) was the first charitable trust of its kind in Canada. It is often referred to as the first
S2E6: History at Work – Teaching History with Grant Rivard
The second installment of our History at Work series is an interview with educator Grant Rivard, a long-time history enthusiast and an advocate for history
Digital Historian
Know History is a Canadian-based firm that provides historical research services to organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. Since its inception in 2011 we have
S2E5: History at Work – Kaitlin Wainwright of Heritage Toronto
About the Episode In this first episode of our History at Work series, we are joined by Kaitlin Wainwright, Director of Programming at Heritage Toronto.
S2E4: Coffee Culture
About the Episode “As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” – Cassandra Clare Many of us have to
Research Associate – Calgary
Come join our growing Calgary team! Know History is a Canadian firm that provides historical research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage
S2E3: History in Songs
About the Episode As George Jellinek once said: “The history of a people are found in its songs.” Our hosts Robin and Nick are joined,
Dark Tourism: Canadian Residential Schools through the European model
This piece was written by our KH Associate Paige Foley, based in our Calgary Office. February 28th, 2019, the Military Museums of Calgary hosted a
Research Associate – Ottawa
Know History is a Canadian firm that provides historical research services to Indigenous organizations, government, museums, and heritage groups. With recent growth we are looking
S2E2 – Black History in Canada: Four Historical Figures
About the Episode This week, we celebrate Black History Month by profiling the lives and achievements of four Black Canadians: Mary-Joseph Angelique, Portia White, Violet
S2E1 – We Are the Roots
About the Episode In our second season opener, we are joined by Deborah Dobbins and Dr. Jenna Bailey to discuss their recent oral history project
“The number of the dead was so great”: Métis Accounts of the 1870 Smallpox Epidemic on the Prairies
This piece is the result of a collaborative effort from our team! Thanks go to Sara Wilmshurst, who wrote the main body of the article,
Royal Alberta Museum Excursion – Family Style!
During the holiday break KH Senior Associate Anna Kuntz along with her family visited the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, Alberta. Below is a short
Episode 21 – Fruitcake
About the Episode Whether it’s your favourite holiday treat or something to which you turn up your nose, there is no denying that fruitcake has
Episode 20 – Holiday Catalogues
About the Episode Have you ever bought something from a catalogue? If so, what? A sweater, a duvet set, a house? (That last one was
Grandma’s Fruitcake
KH Senior Associate Elina Hill is a big fan of our podcast, Notice History. For our upcoming episode, she penned some of her thoughts on fruitcake,
Episode 19 – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
About the Episode The holiday season is finally upon us. It’s the time of year for family, friends, food, presents…and the Santa Claus Parade! Do you
Launch of Be Wise! Be Healthy!
We have an amazing group of people here at Know History! Below is a short post about our very own Sara Wilmshurst who celebrated the
The Journal of Father Léon Doucet
Our team members are our most valued resource, and we like to use our History Hub to celebrate their achievements. Below is a short piece
Episode 18 – A Stain on the Constitution
About the Episode It was July 22nd, 1983. The one-year-old Canadian Constitution sat safely in the vaults of Library and Archives Canada until Toronto art
Episode 17 – Social Media and the Holocaust, with Meghan Lundrigan
About the Episode Guest host Meghan Lundigran, a PhD candidate at Carleton University, explores the ways in which social media informs visitor experience and engagement with
Public History students have new opportunity to “Know History”
Know History is happy to announce that we are collaborating with the Western University Public History program to offer an annual $20,000 internship, known as
Episode 16 – Haunted Talks Takeover!
About the Episode In this special crossover episode of Notice History, we are taken over by the Haunted Talks podcast – just in time for
Episode 15 – Canadian Thanksgiving
About the Episode Thanksgiving: a time of year where we get together with friends and family, have a great meal, and give thanks for what
Episode 14 – Interview with Dr. Andrew Burtch, Canadian War Museum
About the Episode The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is Canada’s national military and war museum. If you have ever visited the CWM, you know
Alberta Museums Association Conference 2018
KH Team Members Emily Keyes, Nicole Marion-Patola, and Connie Wren-Gunn attended the 2018 Alberta Museums Association Conference in September 2018. Below is a reflection by
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