“It’s in our veins,” Part 2: Edmonton Dance Schools and Latin American Identity
Read “It’s in our veins,” Part 1 Immigration to a new community involves a dramatic change that can affect nearly…
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“It’s in our veins,” Part 1: Edmonton Dance Schools and Latin American Identity
Alejandro (Alex) Rojas, the founder of ETOWN SALSA Latin Dance Studios, moved from Chile to Edmonton with his parents in…
Nellie Carlson and the Indian Rights for Indian Women movement
Disclaimer: Due to the importance around the legal designation of Indian status, this article sometimes uses the term “Indian” to…
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The History Behind the Name
Place names are anchors to history that reflect the values & aspirations of the society who bestowed those names. But, sometimes, place names become separated from the history of their namesakes. In this collection, discover the histories behind some of Edmonton’s provocating and problematic place names.
Nellie Carlson and the Indian Rights for Indian Women movement
Disclaimer: Due to the importance around the legal designation of Indian status, this article sometimes uses the term “Indian” to…
Edmonton’s Merchant Prince: James Ramsey
Echoes of one of Edmonton’s earliest successful retail enterprises can be found in the new Kelly Ramsey Tower now being…
Richard Henry Secord and Métis Scrip Speculation
When history is told, it largely reflects events, understandings and individuals who best serve the desires of the recorder. In…
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The Arts in Edmonton
Whether it’s music, visual arts, theatre, or publishing, the Arts & artists play a central role in the history and community of Edmonton.
Fringe-tastic!
If you can choose when you relocate, make your move in the warm glow of summer. And if you’re moving…
NeWest Press: A Regional Publishing Pioneer
NeWest Press may no longer be new—it will soon commemorate its 40th anniversary—but when it began in 1977, it was…
The Haven Social Club: Buy Lots, Tip Well
The walk up to 15120 Stony Plain Road was a gritty one. Dimly-lit advertisements for adult parlours, pawn shops and…