Throughout its history, the American Hotel in Fort Macleod served as a gathering space for Indigenous peoples in a largely white, settler town. As the hotel’s ownership changed over the decades, this affected how interactions unfolded inside its doors and who was welcomed.
Read MoreEvery day we are surrounded by sound, but we often don’t pay much attention to it. Over the years, the sounds around us have changed, influencing our behaviours in significant ways. Authority figures in particular have used many different types of sound to motivate the actions of citizens on a daily basis. One important way sound has impacted our community is in the fire department’s use of sirens and alarms for citizen safety.
Read MoreIn many ways, our lives are sonically scheduled by various devices and mechanisms. Over the years, different sounds have told us what to do—whether it be the school bell of our younger years or the smartphone alarms of today.
Read MoreSound has played an important role in the way our community has changed over the years. As technology has evolved, sounds have shifted in different ways within our society to shape the way our daily actions unfold. The Lethbridge Police Service in particular has used sound in many ways over the years to influence the behaviour of citizens.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreThe Galt hosts Indigenous-led exhibitions and in-house exhibitions that incorporate Indigenous voices, history and perspectives. Learn about previous and current exhibits from Kalli Eagle Speaker.
Read MoreBarry Till takes viewers through his exhibit, From Geisha to Diva: The Kimono of Ichimaru.
Read MoreTheoretically Brewing co-founders Kelti Baird and Kris Fischer discuss the history of local brewing in Lethbridge and their work to bring that tradition back to the community.
Read MoreJoin Brad Gadd from The Populess Co. as he talks about being a part of Lethbridge's history of makers.
Read MoreExhibit organizers Hali Heavy Shield, Kalli Eagle Speaker and Carol Williams speak about the special meanings and connection of traditional Kainai and Niitsitapi beadwork pieces and designs
Read MoreGalt Curator Aimee Benoit presents an introduction to our newest exhibit Made In... (Stories of Stuff).
Read MoreDr. Christopher Churchill discusses overlapping networks of material cultures: Indigenous nations, local settler communities, and connections to transnational chains of production of "stuff" as part of our Made In exhibit.
Read MoreDr. Julie Young explains her research into refugee and immigration issues in Canada and abroad, tying in with the Refuge Canada exhibit on display at the Galt until January, 2021.
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