Winnipeg General Strike Digital Exhibit
A digital exhibit on the Winnipeg General Strike was launched on May 15. The completed exhibit is now available in its entirety at the following link: 1919strike.lib.umanitoba.ca
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Book launch for 1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike (Calgary)
The Calgary Public Library is hosting a book launch for 1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike on May 1. Information is on the poster. Here is a link… Read more »
Calgary Film Night
Women and the Winnipeg General Strike: A Free Public Screening of The Notorious Mrs. Armstrong Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Alexander Calhoun Salon, Memorial Park Library, 1221… Read more »
HOW INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND MEN EXPERIENCE THE OIL INDUSTRY IN ALBERTA
This important study from the Parkland Institute was prepared by sociologist Dr. Angele Alook, a labour relations officer with AUPE and an instructor at Concordia University College who teaches Public… Read more »
Book Launch: “Compassion” by Alvin Finkel – Feb. 2
Please join us for the upcomingBook Launch of Compassion: A Global History of Social Policy by Alvin FinkelSaturday, February 2, 2019 at 6 pm Ukrainian Centre, 11018 97 Street, Edmonton… Read more »
Great Labour Revolt of 1919
Throughout 2019, ALHI will be posting vignettes regarding the Great Labour Revolt of 1919. Events commemorating this centennial will be held throughout the province later in 2019 with a focus… Read more »
New Pages for UNA & HSAA
We now have pages for United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) and Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) linked up on our Unions index page.
Site Renovations
We are currently reorganization our website to improve its functionality and searchability. These renovations will be taking place over the next few weeks. In the meantime, if you came here… Read more »
60th Anniversary Celebration; Unveiling of Commemorative Disc in Red Deer
The Red Deer & District Labour Council is encouraging all affiliates, members and friends to attend the Celebration of its 60th Anniversary which will take place this year in mid-October…. Read more »
2019 Calendar Now Available
Our 2019 calendar features The Great Labour Revolt of 1919. The Alberta Labour History Institute calendar for 2019 provides a concise and dramatic history of the Great Labour Revolt of… Read more »