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by Steven Schwinghamer, Historian (Updated January 28, 2022) In summer 2012, we offered an “historian’s tour” of our temporary exhibition, Shaping Canada: Exploring Our Cultural Landscapes . Rather than being a detailed tour of the exhibition in itself, the tour used parts of the exhibit as …
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(Updated December 4, 2020 ) Introduction: Oral Histories and Childhood Experiences of War and Family Separation Oral histories are used in Museum research reports, in permanent and travelling exhibitions, on the Museum’s website, and by external researchers and other third parties. We still have …
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In the 2001 movie The Wedding Planner , we watch JLo with her calm professional demeanour and her bag of tricks (or belt in this case) solve multiple last minute crises seconds before the wedding ceremony is about to begin. While not all event professionals have an item to fix every problem …
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Our family histories are the stories that we decide to repeat and share, editing out the parts that were unclear or unseemly, and over generations those stories become our truths. But what if there was someone who could help decipher family facts from family lore? That is exactly what Cara …
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For generations, families have arrived as immigrants to Canada. This journey leads to major changes in people's lives. So, what does the journey entail? The journey not only involves the physical movement of coming over by ship or plane, but also the process of preparing for your trip and saying …
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The end of the year is the most preferred time for most people. At least it may be for some people, but for others it is not the greatest time. Some people consider Christmas time as a moment of sharing. A moment of the year when we go to see family and friends. This Christmas tradition changes …
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by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated August 21, 2020) Introduction: The Prague Spring and the Soviet-led Invasion of Czechoslovakia In 1968, liberal elements within the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia initiated efforts to reform the communist regime from within. Various sectors of the country’s …
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by Steve Schwinghamer, Historian (Updated July 21, 2021) Introduction: The Halifax Harbour and Early Arrivals Halifax harbour is large, deep, and ice-free . It is a natural transportation hub, with river access to inland Nova Scotia, and proximity to efficient shipping routes from Europe to North …
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by Steven Schwinghamer, Historian (Updated July 21, 2021) “The problem is a vexing one” A Formal Agreement with the Government: the Privilegium Some of the earliest European agricultural settlers in Canada’s Prairie West were Russian Mennonites. Two disparate political events provided a crucial …
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by Siniša Obradovic, Former Oral History Researcher The Oral History Collection and Interviews in French The Oral History team at the Canadian Museum of Immigration conducts recorded interviews across the country in order to learn about immigration through first-hand accounts. We seek to represent …