2020 ALHI Calendar Now Available
The 2020 ALHI Calendar, The 1920s: Austerity and Labour’s Response, is now available! Learn more and find the order form here.
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Rabble Feature on ALHI
A feature on ALHI at Rabble: Histories of struggle by workers in Alberta:http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/talking-radical-radio/2019/09/histories-struggle-workers-alberta
Touring Exhibit About the 1919 Strike
Over the next few months, this exhibit will tour a variety of schools, libraries and union events in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Edmonton. “The exhibit’s 13 banners, designed by… Read more »
New Documentary Video: 1919: The Great Labour Revolt
1919: THE GREAT LABOUR REVOLT An international uprising of workers followed World War I. The best known Canadian manifestation was the Winnipeg General Strike. Less known is that Alberta workers… Read more »
WALTZING WITH THE ANGELS: THE VIDEO
A 17-minute video of “Waltzing with the Angels,” the story of the Métis Ironworkers who did the most dangerous work constructing the skyscrapers in Edmonton in the 1970s and 1980s… Read more »
Great Labour Revolt Centennial Commemoration
HOLD THE DATE! 1919 GREAT LABOUR REVOLT CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION, October 11 and 12, 2019, Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97 Street, Edmonton The Alberta Labour History Institute is hosting a free Thanksgiving weekend… Read more »
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
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 »