Today and tomorrow we’ll be out at a few events!  Today is FCSS’ Community Awareness Event, we’ll have a table set up on site. If you happen to stop by for the event, make sure you make an appearance at our table!  We’re also going to be at the Culture Days event at Lac La Biche Museum. We’ll be situated inside one of the buildings, and have some artifacts from our teaching collection that you could handle.  Exciting stuff! The post Upcoming Events appeared first on ..read more

In the next few weeks, we’ll have new and exciting content at the Museum. You may have noticed a few fresh new faces over the summer, that being Martin and myself (Marcel)!  Martin and I both completed the Masters of Museum Studies program at the University of Toronto, although we graduated a few years apart. Despite being aware of each other’s existence, we had never actually met until now. It’s a small world in the museum industry, and chances are high that professionals in this field will eventually become familiar with your work and who you are. As a great example, Martin and I will ..read more

For the past few weeks at the museum, our parking lot has been under construction. Unfortunately, that meant that we had few if any visitors. Nevertheless, the museum carried on with our work in creating new programming and researching/installing new exhibits. Many of them you can see now at at the MacArthur and Bold Centre buildings.  Our summer student’s, Amy and Kali, tenure at the museum is coming to an end, a sad day for Lac La Biche Museum. Many of our satellite exhibits that I’m sure many of you have enjoyed over the past few months were created by the two of them. They are headi ..read more

What is your role at the museum: I am the tourism and social media coordinator. I am a ‘Jack of All Trades’ at the Museum. Essentially, I run social media, develop new programming opportunities, and design exhibits. I also answer the phones if you ever decide to call in!  What inspired me to work in the museum field: I was originally a radio broadcaster – museums weren’t on my horizon. Early on in my career, it was apparent that I was heavily invested in telling the history of Canada. I used my time within the broadcast booth to create stories involving the history of our country. I del ..read more

This week’s staff highlight is coming from none other than Jennifer Mueller!  Role: Museum Manager/Director What inspired me to work in the museum field: I always loved archeology and history from the time I was a small child. There was a farmer’s field across from my childhood home where I could find bits and pieces of old glass and ceramics. Every time it was plowed, I would go and look for new treasures. As a summer student I had an opportunity to work at the Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site, and I really enjoyed learning about local history and developing exhibits. Later in life ..read more

This week, we’re focusing our staff bio on summer student Amy!  Hello! I’m Amy Kryvenchuk and I’m a summer student at the Lac La Biche Museum. I’m currently working as a curating assistant and learning about the proper way to accession artifacts. I am a student going into my fourth year of kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge. I was inspired to work at the museum this summer as I grew up in the Lac La Biche area and was curious to gain more knowledge about the historical significance of the Lac La Biche area. Thanks Amy!  The post Staff Highlight: Amy Kryvenchuk appeared fir ..read more

We are excited to feature Martin, our curator, in this week’s staff spotlight! Martin Bierens is the curator of the Lac La Biche Museum. He has worked in a variety of museums and cultural heritage organizations throughout Canada. This has given him the chance to gain a wide variety of skills important to museum work such as curation, collections management, research, and educational programming. He is excited about the potential of the Lac La Biche Museum as a cultural hub for the region and sharing stories that have been hidden or suppressed in the past. He is excited to bring his unique per ..read more

Another week, another blog post!  This week, we’ll be focusing on little known history for the Lac La Biche area – the RCMP. Or at the time of the twentieth century, they were known as the Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP). The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) holds a significant place in Canada’s history, deeply woven into the fabric of the nation. In early 1901, the NWMP established its detachment in Lac La Biche, marking the beginning of its presence in the region. Initially, only one constable was assigned to the detachment, although limited information exists about their name or ..read more

Get ready to meet our amazing staff members as we shine the spotlight on their roles at the museum! Today, we introduce Kali, a passionate summer student from the University of Lethbridge, pursuing her studies in English. She brings her creativity and dedication to contribute to our museum’s initiatives. Stay tuned for more insights into the fantastic work that how staff does! I’m the museum assistant for the summer which has me doing things like developing the Museum in a Box program and making exhibits. I wanted to work at the museum this summer in order to learn more about the town that I ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the unveiling of our new exhibit! Starting July 30th, prepare to be immersed in the captivating worlds of the History of Camping, taking center stage at the Lac La Biche Museum. When we say centre stage, we mean that quite literally. The exhibit will be taking over the entirety of our stage!  This exhibit will transport you through time, showcasing the evolution of camping from its early beginnings to the present day. Explore a collection of vintage tents, discover an array of fascinating camping artifacts, and journey through captivating photographs that wi ..read more