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THE CAIRN News about Canadian Rockies’ art, history and culture and the activities and history of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.​ In the fall of 1976, the Whyte Museum published the first print version (click to view) of The Cairn newsletter to share what was going on at the Museum with the community. In that issue, Catharine Robb Whyte wrote in her greeting, “Pete and I always felt it was a way of telling our friends what is going on here and encouraging us all to work together.” In 2018, the 50th anniversary of the Whyte Museum, the print version of The Cairn ended and the monthly digital version began. All issues, print and digital, are below. Click on the covers to view. To receive the digital version of The Cairn by email subscribe to our E-newsletter, using the form at the bottom of this page . The Cairn — Digital Edition, from October 2018 The Cairn - Spring 2024 The Cairn - Winter 2024 The Cairn - Fall 2023 The Cairn - Summer 2023 The Cairn - Spring 2023 The Cairn - Winter 2023 The Cairn Fall 2022 The Cairn - Summer 2022 The Cairn - April 2022 The Cairn - January 2022 The Cairn - November 2021 The Cairn - September 2021 The Cairn - July 2021 The Cairn - May 2021 The Cairn - March 2021 The Cairn - January 2021 The Cairn - September/October 2020 The Cairn - August 2020 The Cairn - July 2020 The Cairn - June 2020 The Cairn - May 2020 The Cairn - March/April 2020 The Cairn - February 2020 The Cairn - January 2020 The Cairn_December_2019_Vol 2_Iss 12.jpg The Cairn — Print Edition, from Fall 1976 to Summer 2018 Click to view issues from the 1970s , 1980s , 1990s , 2000s and 2010s . 114_cairn_spring_summer_2018_front.jpg 113_cairn_fall_winter_2017_2018_front.jp 112_cairn_spring_summer_2017_front.jpg 111_cairn_fall_winter_2016_2017_front.jp 110_cairn_spring_summer_2016_front.jpg 109_cairn_fall_winter_2015_2016_front.jp 108_cairn_spring_summer_2015_front.jpg 107_cairn_fall_winter_2014_2015_front.jp 106_cairn_spring_summer_2014_front.jpg 105_cairn_fall_winter_2013_2014_front.jp 104_cairn_spring_summer_2013_front.jpg 103_cairn_fall_winter_2012_2013_front.jp 102_cairn_spring_summer_2012_front.jpg 101_cairn_fall_winter_2011_2012_front.jp 100_cairn_spring_summer_2011_front.jpg 099_cairn_fall_winter_2010_2011_front.jpg 098_cairn_spring_summer_2010_front.jpg 097_cairn_fall_winter_2009_2010_front.jpg 096_cairn_spring_summer_2009_front.jpg 095_cairn_fall_winter_2008_front.jpg 094_cairn_spring_summer_2008_front.jpg 093_cairn_fall_winter_2007_2008_front.jpg 092_cairn_spring_summer_2007_front.jpg 091_cairn_fall_winter_2006_2007_front.jpg 090_cairn_spring_summer_2006_front.jpg 2000s 2010s 1990s 1980s 1970s Footer

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Meet the Interns By Kylie Fineday and Kate Skelton Back to The Cairn Kylie Fineday In January, we welcomed Kylie Fineday as a student intern from the University of Lethbridge, where she majors in Art Studio. She will be working in our Curatorial Department until April, and is excited about the opportunity to learn about the history of the Whyte Museum and gain valuable skills and experience while working with us. During her time here, Kylie is cataloguing items into the heritage collection, assisting with exhibit installations, as well as taking on a curatorial project in our heritage gallery. Kate Skelton The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies welcomes Kate Skelton to her new role as Processing Archivist, starting April 1st. Kate Skelton was hired as an Archival Assistant Intern in September 2018, through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage Internship program. Before her placement, Kate graduated from the University of Leicester, UK with a master’s degree in Museum Studies. Kate’s current work focuses on processing and digitizing materials which have been donated to the Whyte Museum – this includes numbering and labelling archival items, adding information to the Whyte Museum’s archival database and creating digital copies of photographs and documents from the Museum’s collection. In February, Kate also completed a digital exhibit on Nicholas Morant, a photographer for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, which has recently been added to the Whyte Museum’s website . Back to The Cairn

Marcy Friesen Untitled (Five Family Members Mask with Fox Tails) Artist Statement My fully beaded mask with arctic fox tail "ties". I based five flowers representing the 5 members of my family. We are all under 1 roof again since Covid 19 brought 2 of our children home from furthering their education. Each petal of every flower is different because we are all processing this time differently. And it is our "new normal". Red is my go to bead color naturally and I used a bead soup to fill the mask in. I love the sparkle and beauty of the bead and fur combo. So many thoughts and prayers while creating this mask.... Return

Online Shop Now Open! Back to The Cairn The Whyte Museum Shop showcases Canadian contemporary and heritage artisan crafts and jewellry, a wide selection of local interest books, activities, games, puzzles, stationary, and unique Whyte Museum souvenir products. Revenue generated from shop and online purchases support Canadian artisans, our museum operations, educational programs, and exhibitions. ​ Instructions: Select products are now available for online purchase (Canada Post delivery) and curbside pickup (at our front entrance) Tuesday through Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m by appointment only . ​ Due to COVID-19, in-person shopping is temporarily suspended and all product purchases are non-returnable/refundable until further notice. ​​ Members: Please remember to enter your promotion code at the checkout in order to receive your 15% discount. This code has been emailed to you. We are adding new products often, be sure to check back! Go to the Shop Need help? Contact us! T: 403-762-2291 ext. 340 or at shop [at] whyte.org Back to The Cairn

Amanda Hageman (Burke) Dandelion Artist Statement The dandelion is considered by many to be a plain, ordinary, and entirely unimpressive weed, but it is far from fragile. Its incredibly hard to remove due to it's powerful roots. Dandelions can endure almost any living condition. They are a survivor that overcomes every hardship, challenge, and difficulty, to grow almost anywhere. Dandelions are used to treat many illnesses and are a symbol of healing- from emotional as well as physical wounds. To many, and myself personally, they've also always represented hopes, and dreams, and aspirations for a brighter tomorrow. Children close their eyes, blow on dandelion fluff, and make their wish. I chose dandelions growing out of a crack in the concrete, with one of the flowers gone to seed and carrying on the wind hopes and wishes for a better future. Alberta, Canada Return

Indigenous Life in Banff: How and Where to Discover and Connect Banff is a very sacred and special place to Indigenous people, especially to those who traditionally visited the area. They came here to gather food, medicines and to visit the mountains and hot springs for healing. “Banff is a unique area where Indigenous peoples gathered to trade for centuries,” says the Whyte Museum’s Manager of Indigenous Relationships and Programs Dawn Saunders Dahl. “The mountains are considered sacred where Indigenous peoples visited for spiritual reasons.” She says it’s important to know that there was not one specific group of Indigenous peoples who regularly visited Banff and the Bow Valley. Banff is located on the traditional territories of the Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Wesley, Chiniki), the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina – part of the Dene people, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Mountain Cree, and Métis. After contact with first settlers, gatherings in Banff continued, including Banff Indian Days, where families would come together to share stories, medicines, food and clothing. Today, Saunders Dahl says there are many Indigenous people living and working in Banff. If you’re keen to learn more about what makes this place so important to Indigenous people, Saunders Dahl offers some helpful tips: 1. Do a bit of research before your visit. There are a number of great books available at the Whyte Museum shop. She recommends These Mountains are our Sacred Places by Chief John Snow, Spirit of the Roc kies by Courtney Mason and 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act by Bob Joseph. Also, read up on Treaty 7 here , and explore the territory of modern Banff online at the Indigenous Peoples Atlas . 2. Visit the Whyte online. Before you come, you can watch a series of videos about things as varied as local medicinal plants , the importance of land acknowledgements and traditional stew and bannock recipes . 3. Explore Recognizing Relations. The Whyte Archives' Recognizing Relations project is a great place to explore the history of Indigenous peoples in Banff. It’s a partnership project with the Stoney Nakoda community that is working to identify the names of all the people in the historic images from Banff Indian Days. By changing the photo captions and removing outdated and inappropriate naming, colonial ways of history can be addressed and improved. 4. Discover Heritage Homes. The Luxton Home Museum is also a great space to see Indigenous artworks from Banff Indian Days, Saunders Dahl says. Also, the heritage homes of the Whyte and Moore families offer places to explore the relationships these Banff settlers had with Indigenous people. 5. Attend special programming. The Museum has a number of special and engaging programming opportunities as well, including Indigenous Seasonal Walks and Talks, Stoney Nakoda History and Language class as well as arts programs. Find all the information here. 6. Support Indigenous artists. Purchasing books and artwork by Indigenous artists helps strengthen the cycle of Truth and Reconciliation. When you make a purchase, find out where it was made and ensure it was by Indigenous people. There’s a lovely selection of gifts available at the Whyte’s Museum Shop . Following these simple steps can help you discover more about the complex Indigenous culture that’s been present in Banff for centuries. And in the process, we hope you’ll learn a lot more than you expect, and feel a deeper connection to this majestic place. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Join the Whyte! Back to The Cairn Join a community of people inspired by art, history and creativity. The Whyte Museum believes the purpose of Museum Memberships is first and foremost, to provide those who are interested in the Museum a vehicle by which they can feel a part of and support the organization. One hundred percent of your membership fee supports programs and exhibitions. Member Benefits: · Free, year-round, unlimited admission to the Whyte Museum · Free admission to Whyte Museum Public Programs – (*unless otherwise indicated) · Receive 15% off purchases in the Museum Shop · 10% off admission for your guests · Free admission to the following Museums and Art Galleries: Your Support Matters Your Museum achieves the most when we work with our community, our supporters, donors and all of our stakeholders to create accessible, meaningful and memorable experiences for our visitors. In our mission to have a genuine impact in our community, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is supported by a multitude of incredible people like you. As we move ahead into our next 50 years, we are immensely grateful for the support, advocacy and participation you have provided. Join Us Today! Back to The Cairn

Happy Trails, Pam! Back to The Cairn She was born to wander, but she found a true home in the mountains and in Banff. Pamela Knott retired from the Whyte Museum last fall after more than 20 years of tending to the collections, helping researchers, and supporting the countless exhibitions and programs. “Pam knew where to find things we didn’t even know we had,” says Anne Ewen, Chief Curator of Art and Heritage. “She has a deep and passionate knowledge of the collection, and has contributed enormously to the work we do.” “I loved the stories,” Pam says, “I loved that people donated things, they are so generous, and the stories are so incredible. “ Over the years, the Whyte has acquired an enormous inventory of art and heritage that gives insight into the colourful characters, the lively events, and the changing social history of Banff. When she began, Pam was stunned that much of the collection hadn’t yet been inventoried. She became relentless in tracking down details about where the object came from, why it was important. Pam understands community. She was born the baby of six children in a tightly-knit Metis family in the mill town of Pine Falls, Manitoba. Families looked out for each other. She is quick to serve others and to make sure those who are alone or in need have a cheerful visit. At the Whyte, she is most drawn to programs that link the collections with the community: Exceptional Pass invited the community to create works that reveal a mythical mountain pass, or the Through the Lens program which encouraged high school photographers to learn the craft and document the contemporary world. Pam was curious about the world, and took off on adventures to Europe, Vancouver, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Katmandu, Nepal, South America, and Bali. She has her own collection of stories that speak to a feisty fearless traveller with enormous curiosity. “I frankly don’t know how she’s still alive,” said one colleague. Pam would hitchhike across America and Europe, always able to pick up a job when needed, and pushing on to the next adventure. In Banff, she worked at Brewsters, banks, the Television Festival, the Lux Theatre, the Library, the Banff Centre and at the Whyte in various capacities. We are always glad to have her around. Grateful for her care and passion for the collection, and grateful for the many amazing stories she brings back. We can’t wait to learn about her next adventures. Happy trails, Pam! Back to The Cairn

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v91_pa_381 Pat Brewster fonds Pearl and Pat Brewster, Kananaskis. [ca. 1899] Studio portrait of Pearl and Pat Brewster.

Looking Forward to 2021 Back to The Cairn The year 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and lets not kid ourselves there are still some obstacles ahead in 2021! At the Whyte Museum like at many other institutions our focus shifted to ensuring the safety of our staff and visitors, as a result the museum has closed twice, some staff were laid off and much of our in-person programming was cancelled. This meant that our regular offering of talks, films, workshops, tours, exhibition openings, and annual events such as Canada Day and Whyte Christmas could not take place. We did however, have a different kind of offer with outdoor and virtual programing. Outdoor programs such as Exploring the Art and Geology of Emerald Lake, Stoney Nakoda Walk and Tea in partnership with the Bow Valley Food Alliance, Chalk-ful of Pride Sidewalk Art in partnership with Banff Pride, Remembrance Day Cemetery Tour, and a Trade Route themed temporary mural and it’s unveiling. The mural was supported by Alberta Culture Days and was led by Edmonton artist AJA Louden, with three of Sitting Winds' grandsons, Kyle Kaquitts, Jarron Poucette, and Chris Morin. Virtual programing included Cooking with Catharine , Fight the Winter Blues Bingo , a series of local artist videos and a presentation about land acknowledgements called, The Land We Are On: A Presentation about Land Acknowledgement Statements and What They Mean , which was created in partnership with Fort Calgary. We also grateful for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative for continuing virtually the Y2Y + Whyte Talks. Regardless of the upcoming hurdles, 2021 is a new year and with that we are hopeful, and look forward to offering you a range of programing, and continue on the positives of 2020. Some of these opportunities include in-person art workshops including drawing a live horse, a Banff specific Stoney Nakoda language class, new content on our YouTube channel, snow sculptures on our grounds during SnowDays thanks to Banff Lake Louise Tourism, virtual exhibition openings, guided walks and hikes in the summer months. We invite you to check our website in the coming weeks, to find out more about what’s happening at the Whyte in 2021. We thank you so much for your continued support and we wish you all the best in physical and emotional health! See you soon at the Whyte! Back to The Cairn