Fort Whoop-Up: A New Take on an Old Subject

People and historic events are not frozen in time; they can be researched and explored through new ways of thinking—Fort Whoop-Up and its legacy are no exception.

ArticleDarrin J Martens Aaká óóhkotoki (Many rocks)November 15, 2022Lethbridge, History, history, History This Week, history this week, Lethbridge history, Fort Whoop-Up, Fort, Trading, Interpretation, interpretation, Fort Hamilton, Whisky, Niitsitapi, BlackfootComment

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.

Making History Today

Oki. A relatively small Blackfoot word—however it is packed with meaning and cultural significance. The word can mean many things in English including: ‘hello’, ‘greetings’ and ‘welcome’.

ArticleDarrin J Martens Aaká óóhkotoki (Many rocks)June 16, 2022Galt Museum & ArchivesMuseums, Lethbridge, Reconciliation, Gathering Place, Inclusion, Mission, Vision, Indigenous, Oki, TipiComment

The Galt’s Re-Centre and Re-Define Plan

The Board and staff critically reflected on the services the museum and fort provide to the community and examined new opportunities.

ArticleDarrin J Martens Aaká óóhkotoki (Many rocks)April 5, 2022Galt Museum & ArchivesStrategic Plan, Museums, Lethbridge, Reconciliation, truth, Redefining, Gathering Place, Inclusion, Mission, Vision, BoardComment

Exploring History Today

New opportunities to explore and engage with this region's history will be introduced as we safely and responsibly reopen our site. Each day at Fort Whoop-Up will bring new adventures designed to capture the imagination and showcase southwestern Alberta's rich and diverse history.

ArticleDarrin J Martens Aaká óóhkotoki (Many rocks)June 29, 2021Fort Whoop-UpFort Whoop-Up, Guided Tour, history, Lethbirdge, TourismComment

Black Lives Matter—Lethbridge in Context

How has Lethbridge contributed to the ongoing dialogue related to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s and the Black Lives Matter and BIPOC movements today?

New Wagon Arrives at Fort Whoop-Up

The Glenbow Museum in Calgary contacted the Galt to see if we would be interested in a replica of a bull wagon. We said “Yes.”