What’s Happening
Union of National Employees National Women’s Conference
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
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[...]
The Board of the Workers’ History Museum is happy to welcome Alexa Sproll as one of two Collections Assistants this summer
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[...]
National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Traditionally on[...]
Pat McGrath Scholarship Winner 2023
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[...]
2023 Events at a Glance
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[...]
Welcome Hannah
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[...]
Meet our new employee, Leslie Hutchinson
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.[...]
National Day of Mourning, April 28
In 1991 the federal government officially recognized the National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, eight years after the Canadian Labour Congress launched the day of remembrance. The date 28 April was picked because on that day in 1914, the Workers Compensation Act received its third reading[...]
ROGERS TV 2023 03 10 Interview of Arthur Carkner about the Workers’ History Museum
https://youtu.be/MMKjbYQBX2U Host: Welcome back to the show. I always love introducing things to our viewers on the show, and I was not familiar with out next topic, which is the Workers' History Museum. It is a virtual Museum and here to tell us more about it I am joined[...]
Pat McGrath Scholarship Winner 2022
Sarah Kadach from Vernon, BC, is the recipient of the Workers’ History Museum Pat McGrath Scholarship for 2022. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus. She plans to either become a healthcare lawyer or to pursue[...]
Kids reacting to typewriters
Enjoy the reactions of kids looking at old typewriters and trying them out. Hilarious. To all you former secretaries, commercial school grads, computer experts---this is for you and your kids and your grandkids! Look at the watches they're wearing too!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfxRfkZdiAQ