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.

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.

Discover recent publications that showcase the ever-growing breadth of Indigenous works in the Archives Special Collections Library.

Returning for the third summer, The Cave and Basin Mural Project features six outstanding Treaty 7 artists illustrating Indigenous stories.

Born in Banff in 1936, Jerry Johnston grew up skiing at Mount Norquay. In the mid-50s he worked for Parks’ ski patrol on the mountain.

Delve into the rich history and contributions of the Crosby family and the broader social history and development of the Canadian Rockies.