What’s Happening

We are pleased to welcome Mariam Abdulbaki as one of our 2025 summer students. She is currently attending the University of Ottawa, studying an Honours Bachelor’s of Arts in History. Mariam has a special interest in post-colonial Indigenous history and women’s studies. Her interest is exemplified by her research[...]

Aidan Power is currently enrolled in the masters of Public History program at Carleton University. Working at the intersection of public history and the digital humanities, Aidan is passionate about labour and social movement history, digital storytelling and bringing history to life through multiple mediums. Their research focuses on[...]

Linda McLaren and Barb Stewart had an exhibit table at the UNE National Women’s Conference on October 18 and 19 at the Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel. There were about 140 people in attendance. In addition to our usual items of 50/50 draws, photos, maple syrup and books, we decided[...]

We are pleased to welcome Sara Harvey as one of our 2024 summer students. She recently received an Advanced Diploma in Applied Museum Studies from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. Completing the program with a placement at the Canadian Museum of History with their Order of Sport[...]

Currently an Applied Museum Studies student at Algonquin College, she is happy to have this opportunity to further her learning before returning to complete her diploma in 2025. Possessing a background in Fine Arts & Design, she has developed an interest in books, paper, and other archival materials. Her[...]

Krystal Gray from Guelph, ON, is the recipient of the Workers’ History Museum Pat McGrath Scholarship for 2023. She is currently attending the Early Childhood Program at Conestoga College at the Doon Campus located in Kitchener Ontario. After she graduates from this degree program in April 2024, she plans[...]

As the world got back to some sort of normal living, 2023 was a very busy year for the Fundraising committee as we have attended 10 events so far. The events have all occurred between February and October so far. PSAC components and regional councils held their triennial conventions[...]

We had some very good candidates for our research assistant for this summer. We selected Hannah McCourtie, who is studying a joint Honours degree in political science and history at the University of Ottawa. She has experience in theatre productions, research with the government and other groups. She has[...]

We are pleased to introduce you to Leslie Hutchinson, our new Curator and Collections Manager and our first full-time employee!  Leslie comes to us with a decade of cultural and heritage experience in a variety of organizations, including the Revelstoke Railway Museum and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.[...]