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Old Photographs of Main Street in Winnipeg (1871-1949)

June 4, 2026 admin

This gallery presents a visual journey along Winnipeg’s Main Street from 1871 to 1949, tracing nearly eight decades of growth, change, and everyday life in the city’s historic core. Beginning with early images of muddy, […]

Five Minutes With: Blues Musician Joe H Henry

May 1, 2026 admin

Joe H Henry is a Métis Singer-Songwriter from Manitoba, based in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, whose sound blends influences of early rhythm and blues, soul, and country roots, with the lyrical depth of […]

Councillors of the Provisional Government of the Métis Nation. Front row, L-R: Robert O'Lone, Paul Proulx. Centre row, L-R: Pierre Poitras, John Bruce, Louis Riel, John O'Donoghue, François Dauphinais. Back row, L-R: Bonnet Tromage, Pierre de Lorme, Thomas Bunn, Xavier Page, Baptiste Beauchemin, Baptiste Tournond, Joseph (Thomas?) Spence[1] This image is frequently listed with the caption that the persons in the photograph are councillors of the Provisional Government of the Métis Nation, however, there are several persons in the image who were not councillors in the Legislative Assembly, but did hold offices at different levels of the provisional government.

The History of the Red River Rebellion

April 30, 2026 admin

The Red River Rebellion, also known as the Red River Resistance, stands as one of the most defining moments in the early history of Winnipeg and Manitoba. It was not simply a rebellion in the […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Eugene Kabrun

April 15, 2026 admin

For the last 8 years that Eugene Kabrun has been part of the Manitoba art community, he has shared his art in plenty of galleries in and around Winnipeg – and beyond. Since his childhood […]

Old Photographs of Hotels in Winnipeg (1886-1947)

April 2, 2026 admin

Winnipeg, a city rich in history, has been home to several iconic hotels, many of which have been demolished or repurposed. Each of these establishments told a unique story, reflecting the architectural and social environment […]

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Five Minutes With: Post-Punk Musician Fold Paper

March 27, 2026 admin

A head rush of jittery rhythms and glorious guitar slashes; Fold Paper is a post-punk project by Chell Osuntade. The band guides the genre toward thrilling dimensions that sees the group take cues from contemporary […]

The Forks: Winnipeg’s Gathering Place

March 26, 2026 admin

Set at the precise meeting point of two rivers that shaped the geography, trade, and identity of an entire region, The Forks stands as Winnipeg’s most layered and meaningful destination. It is at once ancient […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Lisa Whitehouse

March 25, 2026 admin

Lisa Whitehouse is a wildlife artist known for her bright and colourful paintings of pets and wildlife. She uses expressive brushstrokes and abstract marks to bring to life the personalities of her subjects. Lisa’s love […]

Five Minutes With: R&B Musician Ingrid D. Johnson

March 20, 2026 admin

Ingrid D. Johnson is a Jamaican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist dedicated to being “a voice for the voiceless.” Since 2009, she has positively influenced her community as a published poet, spoken word artist, and singer-songwriter. Performing at […]

Old Photographs of Cars from the Winnipeg Archives (1904-1966)

March 19, 2026 admin

This month’s collection of old photographs showcases the evolution of cars, with images spanning from 1904 to 1966, sourced from the Winnipeg Archives. Each month, we explore a different historical theme through selected images, and […]