The 1st Hussars Museum will be open on Canada Day! There will be colouring sheets for children, and trivia quizzes! The Cavalry Troop will have a display of their authentic uniforms, and the Jeep Troop will be displaying a restored military jeep! Tours detailing the impressive history of London’s oldest regiment will be provided by […]

Join us for a special conversation with Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver!  Ms. Madhumita will share insights from her career in conservation and her work across diverse heritage projects and institutions in India and North America. As a graduate of the Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, Vasundhara has worked […]

Join us for the launch of our new exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy: The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC, curated by the South Asian Studies Institute!  Affectionally nicknamed, the ‘Smile Catcher’, Chandra Bodalia was a prominent member of the South Asian community in B.C.’s lower mainland area, and was […]

Les soins de santé et les soins infirmiers, officiels et non officiels, ont un passé long et coloré à Bytown (ancienne désignation d’Ottawa). Des personnes et des organisations ont touché et sauvé d’innombrables vies. Les femmes des travailleurs de canaux soignaient leurs maris blessés. Les premiers médecins soignaient les patients, y compris le lieutenant-colonel John […]

Cette visite guidée permet aux visiteurs de découvrir l’évolution d’Ottawa et de ses habitants tout en explorant l’Intendance, le plus ancien bâtiment en pierre de la ville. Les récits historiques de cette région, depuis l’époque de ses premiers habitants et ses débuts sous le nom de Bytown, jusqu’à la ville d’Ottawa d’aujourd’hui, révèlent les changements […]

This exciting exhibition explores Mississauga’s rich musical landscape, highlighting the diverse voices, cultures, and communities that have shaped its sound. From local legends to grassroots movements, the exhibition showcases the ways music connects people, builds identity, and reflects the evolving story of Mississauga. Through artifacts, stories, and interactive experiences, visitors will discover how music continues […]

Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration of beadwork from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions and present-day examples of the art form. Tiny glass seed beads hand-sewn onto pieces ranging from […]