How Have Trees Shaped Lethbridge History?

When we think of local history, trees aren’t necessarily what come to mind. But trees help create a sense of community identity and have brought people together in unique ways.

ArticleTyler StewartOctober 12, 2022Galt Museum & Archivestrees, Exhibit, nature, history, Exhibition, Curation, Curator, Curatorial, curator, Niitsitapi, Cottonwood, Blackfoot, Culture, RootedComment

Over the Years: How Transit Encourages Access to Lethbridge Culture

Public transit is an ever-evolving part of life within the local community, and free or inexpensive access to local culture is crucial. Much like the streetcar initiative over a century ago, an innovative transit project called cultureLINK is launching in Lethbridge this summer.

A Student At St. Mary’s Residential School

When Blanche Bruisedhead was 7, an RCMP Officer and priest threatened her parents with jail time if they didn’t send their daughter to St. Mary’s Residential School. Read Blanche’s account of her time at St. Mary’s.

Blackfoot and Blanche

Blanche Bruisedhead and her follow Niitsitapi students were forced to stop speaking Blackfoot at St. Mary’s Residential School. Learn about her experience learning English by force, and now teaching Blackfoot to students of all ages.

Indigenous History, ArticleBlanche BruisedheadApril 20, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesBlanche, Blanche Bruisedhead, Language, Blackfoot language, Culture, Residential School, St. Mary's Residential School, Reconciliation, Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, NiitsitapiComment

Siksikaitsitapi: Blackfoot People’s Voices

Join a small group of students as they participate in the Siksikaitsitapi: Blackfoot People’s Voices school program with Blanche Bruisedhead.

Online Presentation, Indigenous HistoryBlanche BruisedheadNovember 26, 2020Galt Museum & ArchivesBlackfoot, Language, History, Culture, Worldview, Indigenous HistoryComment

100th Anniversary of Southminster United Church’s Organ

Southminster United Church is a favourite venue for many organ and musical concerts. The church has wonderful acoustics that carry the music clearly to all corners of the sanctuary and the balcony.

ArticleTrish PurkisNovember 24, 2020Southminster United Church lethbridgeOrgan, Southminster United Church, Church, Music, Performances, Culture, First World War, Rutter, Symphony Comment

The Buffalo Journal: Episode 5

A performance by Buffy Sainte-Marie, discusses the changes to traditional ways of living among the Peigan people after the signing of Treaty 7 and more.

Indigenous HistoryGraham RuttanJune 18, 2020Galt Museum & ArchivesBuffy Sainte-Marie, Peigan, Tradition, Blackfoot, Indigenous, History, Culture, Pow wow, Buffalo Princess Pageant, Head-Smashed-In, Eagle Bonnet, War Bonnet, Demonstration, Galt Museum & ArchivesComment