Explore more traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapii and discover their connection to the land. These Alberta and Montana sites are culturally and spiritually important to the Blackfoot people.
Developed and circulated by the Legacy of Hope Foundation
This traveling exhibition from the Legacy of Hope Foundation raises awareness by educating people about the Residential School System. The exhibition gives a voice to First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, using first-person perspectives from those who escaped, and honours those who died in the process by using personal accounts from family members.
In an attempt to work toward Reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians, we must first acknowledge the dark history, honour the lives that have been harmed and lost, and take responsibility for the way forward. Together we can learn from the past mistakes, and vow to take inspired and positive action that will contribute to creating a life of dignity, respect and equality for all.
In developing this project, the Legacy of Hope Foundation was guided by a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) comprised of six people of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) heritage and one Elder, who are Survivors or Intergenerational Survivors of the Residential School System. This is the only exhibition available in Canada that provides a complete and current examination of this issue, its origins in the Residential School System and the ongoing impacts today.
Complementing this national traveling exhibition is a locally focused component developed by Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, professor of sociology at the University of Lethbridge. Stolen Kainai Children: Stories of Survival shows the evolution of the colonial school system from mission schools to band-controlled education. This exhibit demonstrates Kainai children’s experience of survival with the residential school era, while also highlighting the educational efforts and resiliency of the Blood Tribe.
The Galt is thrilled to host the traveling exhibit, Broken Promises. Grounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, community engaged project, the Broken Promises exhibition explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s.
Examine the traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapi through archival images from the Galt's collection. These southern Alberta sites are culturally important to the Kainai and Piikani peoples.
The #HopeAndHealingCanada project created by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers consists of a series of site specific art installations across Canada.
Examine the traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapi through archival images from the Galt's collection. These southern Alberta sites are culturally important to the Kainai and Piikani peoples.
Breathe. is a collection of traditionally crafted masks demonstrating resiliency through the 21st century pandemic.
From Geisha to Diva tells the fascinating story of Ichimaru’s life through a collection of her magnificent kimono and personal effects.
This exhibition of James Brady’s photographs from Glenbow’s collections covers four decades, from the 1930s to 1960s, of both individual and community Métis and Cree life in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The photographs are evidence of Brady’s deep attachment and commitment to the dignity and rights of Métis peoples at a time of impoverishment and denial of rights by provincial and federal governments.
Explore photographs of traditional Kainai beadwork from the Glenbow Museum Archives, as well as stories of contemporary Kainai beadworkers as we honour and celebrate Niitsitapi language and culture.
