DIGITAL LIBRARY

In March 2025, The Whyte confronted a troubling object on its grounds: a 38-foot “carved pole” made in the 1960s that appropriated Indigenous imagery. Acknowledging evolving understandings of cultural appropriation, the museum removed the pole, began deaccession planning, and committed to transparent, community-guided next steps aligned with CMA and UNDRIP principles.

The Whyte’s Heritage Gallery is undergoing change through new Truth-Telling Interventions - yellow labels added to existing panels to address missing voices, misrepresentation, and colonial narratives. These interventions highlight overlooked histories, including Indigenous communities, internment camp prisoners, and Chinese railway workers, fostering a more inclusive and ethical telling of our shared past.

Friends of the Whyte celebrates our community, featuring members, donors, staff, and friends. This summer, our interpreter team has been sharing Banff’s history and connecting visitors to The Whyte. Meet Julie Fesseler! Julie brings global experience and a love of storytelling to her role as a Summer Interpreter at The Whyte. With a background in heritage interpretation in France, she’s passionate about connecting visitors to history, art, and mythology. Read about her favour

Friends of the Whyte celebrates our community, featuring members, donors, staff, and friends. This summer, our interpreter team has been sharing Banff’s history and connecting visitors to The Whyte. Meet Oksana Briukhovetska! A lifelong traveler and history enthusiast, she loves guiding guests through our historic homes, sharing local tips, and bringing the Rockies’ stories to life. Join a tour this summer to experience the history, culture, and passion that make The Whyte un

During the summer of 2024, The Whyte had a team of interpreters, including Brendon Timmins, who shared the history of Banff with visitors.

In honour of the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, we are pleased to share the Have You Met: Bob Sandford.

The Vaux siblings plotted the route for modern glaciology, exploring the malleable boundary between photography for art and for science.

The Whyte presents The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings by the Indigenous Seven, curated by acclaimed artist Joseph M. Sanchez.

On Thursday, December 5th, 2024, Cori Brewster joined Chic Scott for a Fireside Chat. Cori Brewster was born and raised in Banff, where

On Thursday, November 7, Sid Marty will join Chic Scott for his next Fireside Chat. Poet, prose writer and musician, at 80 years of age Sid

January 2025 brought the opening of two exciting winter exhibitions at The Whyte: MELTDOWN - A Moment in Time and Etched in Ice.

The Whyte is proud to announce the appointment of Cherith Mark to its Board of Directors, a distinguished member of the Stoney Nation.