If you’ve never heard of Indian hospitals, you’re not the only one. This is one particular dark issue in Canada’s past that isn’t often spoken about, even though the story comes right into St. Albert’s backyard. The issue is so little-known, in fact, that Edmonton historian Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail had never heard of them until sheContinue reading “Some news stories about Camsell project”
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Ghosts of Camsell – Updates & Video Trailer!
The blog series is done for now, but the search for answers will continue for a long time, I’m sure. In the meantime, I have been talking on the radio about the project and my partner on this project, Nicole Beart of Memory Catcher, has completed a video trailer. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FlhNM-JWkQ] Also, on Tuesday, May 19th from 5-8pmContinue reading “Ghosts of Camsell – Updates & Video Trailer!”
Ghosts of Camsell
One of the most interesting – and heartbreaking – parts of the research for my last book were the X-ray tours, evacuations, and treatments of northern indigenous people in the Charles Camsell Indian Hospital in Edmonton. I could only cover it briefly in the book, but vowed I would spend more time investigating this era,Continue reading “Ghosts of Camsell”
Diversity in Aviation: Air Cadet 699 Squadron
I was invited to speak at a fundraising dinner for 699 Squadron last month in Edmonton, and I was so impressed. These air cadets are leading the charge in diversity – ahead of the RCAF and airlines at this point – and are some of the nicest, most engaged citizens I’ve come across. And they areContinue reading “Diversity in Aviation: Air Cadet 699 Squadron”
Old YEG Café: Historic Neighbourhoods and the Mature Neighbourhood Overlay
Are you interested in heritage preservation in Edmonton? Are you interested in learning more about the factors involved? The role of the City of Edmonton, developers, and citizens at large? Heritage Forward! is pleased to announce the second in a series of public events designed to raise awareness of built heritage issues in the CityContinue reading “Old YEG Café: Historic Neighbourhoods and the Mature Neighbourhood Overlay”
Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage
Heritage Forward! is pleased to announce the first in a series of public events designed to raise awareness of built heritage issues in the city of Edmonton. The first event is a panel discussion highlighting misconceptions surrounding the preservation of built heritage, and will create an open discussion about the ongoing threats and factorsContinue reading “Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage”
Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!
“Where do History and Community Meet?” May 26th at 7 pm EST If you want to get historic in Edmonton, there is no shortage of options. You can join the active online community through Facebook, Twitter, and the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) website; jump on a bus or boat for a YEGContinue reading “Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!”
Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!
The holidays are here and I’m feeling extra merry, so I wanted to share a free download of my first book, For the Love of Flying for the next few days! Please click on this link to be taken to the PDF and feel free to share the URL with your friends and family. (PleaseContinue reading “Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!”
Editing new anthology about revelations and reconciliation in Canada
Call for Proposals What was your Aha! or light bulb moment around colonialism in Canada? Is there a particular time in your life that brought native-newcomer relations into sharp focus? Or perhaps a flash of insight into how we can decolonize our country and move forward in a spirit of real reconciliation? Unsettled will explore these questions through magazine-style essaysContinue reading “Editing new anthology about revelations and reconciliation in Canada”