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Truth-Telling Intervention label addition to The Age of Auto display in the Heritage Gallery.

Truth-Telling in the Heritage Gallery: Unravelling Colonial Narratives

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.

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15 hours ago3 min read

Friends of The Whyte: Meet Summer Interpreter Julie Fesseler

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

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5 days ago3 min read

Friends of the Whyte: Meet Summer Interpreter Oksana Briukhovetska

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

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6 days ago3 min read