Speakers' Programs and Special Events:
September 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 pm
Queen Alexandra School Gymnasium
7730 106 Street Edmonton
The Story of the ‘Y’ in Edmonton: Celebrating 100 Years of the YMCA
Colin Hatcher, author and Bill Reese, YMCA Centennial Committee
What organization has had a great impact on many Edmontonians, famous and not so famous, for more than a century? The Y, of course. Speaker Colin Hatcher has written a lively history of the YMCA in Edmonton, and he and Bill Reese, Co-Chair of the YMCA of Edmonton Centennial Committee, will share its story. Help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of Edmonton’s Y! Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
October 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 7:30 pm
Queen Alexandra School Gymnasium
7730 106 Street Edmonton
The Story of Honoré Jaxon - The personal secretary to Louis Riel in 1885
Dr. Donald Smith, author and historian
Honoré Jaxon: Prairie Visionary completes Donald Smith’s “Prairie Imposters” popular history trilogy concerning three prominent figures who all pretended a native ancestry they did not, in fact, possess - Honoré Jaxon, Grey Owl, and Long Lance. Don’s presentation tells the story of William Henry Jackson, Riel's personal secretary, who was captured by the Canadian militia in 1885, convicted of treason and later escaped to America where he was active in the labour movement under his assumed Métis identity of Honoré Jaxon. Join us as we hear this fascinating story of a complex figure!
November 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 6:00 pm
Edmonton Petroleum Club
11110 108 Street Edmonton
Kaleidoscope Christmas Encore
This event was so popular last year that an encore is needed! Enjoy a festive dinner and an evening of Christmas crafts, trivia, nostalgia and seasonal music - a “kaleidoscope” of activities with door prizes, gifts and special guests!
Members: $32 Non-members: $34
RSVP by November 24th
EDHS 7730 106 St Edmonton T6E 4W3
Tel 439-2797 or email events@historicedmonton.ca
January 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 7:30 pm
Queen Alexandra School gymnasium
7730 106 Street Edmonton
The Story of Two Alberta Women: Jane Priddle and Roberta MacAdams
Freda Jackson and Debbie Marshall,authors and historians
Freda relates the story of a fictional character in 1897 south Edmonton, a character on a desperate search for an English orphan boy. Debbie’s character is a real-life wartime nurse who made Alberta political history. Join us as we hear the stories of these two characters from the books, Searching for Billie and Give Your Other Vote to the Sister. The books will be available for sale and signing by the authors. Refreshments will be served.
February 2008 Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 pm Queen Alexandra School Gymnasium
7730 106 Street Edmonton
The Fast, Short Life of Harry Jerome Fil Fraser, broadcaster, journalist and producer
In his book,
Running Uphill, Fil captures the courage and challenges that defined the remarkable Harry Jerome, a hero to black Canadians and a runner holding seven world records. Enjoy the story of Harry Jerome from his humble beginnings in 1940, to his world records at the international games in the 1960s and finally to his tragic conclusion in 1982. Books will be available for sale and signing by the author. Refreshments served.
March 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 7:30 pm
Queen Alexandra School Gymnasium
7730 106 Street Edmonton
The Story of Arab History in Edmonton
Richard Awid, author and teacher
Arabs and Muslims have lived in Edmonton for over 100 years. Richard will talk about the Arab/Muslim movement into the Edmonton area and tell about their contributions to our society, which eventually resulted in the construction of Canada’s first mosque, the Al Rashid. Richard will also discuss his two publications, Through the Eyes of the Son and Canada’s First Mosque - the Al Rashid.
April 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 pm
Faculty Club, University of Alberta
11435 Saskatchewan Drive Edmonton
The Edmonton Story in Pictures - John Rowand Night, AGM
Featuring Michael Payne, author and Archivist at the City of Edmonton Archives
Enjoy dinner and Michael’s captivating story of Edmonton from trading post to provincial capital through the use of photos and archival materials. Our Awards Ceremony and Annual General Meeting will follow the dinner presentation.
Members: $32 Non-members: $34
RSVP by April 23rd
EDHS 7730 106 ST Edmonton T6E 4W3
Tel 439-2797 Email:events@historicedmonton.caFriday, May 25 to Sunday May 27
May 2008
Friday, May 16 to Sunday May 18
Red Deer, Alberta
David Thompson Bicentennial Celebration and HSA Annual General Meeting and Conference
Gala Weekend Event! This three-day conference featuring David Thompson’s Bicentennial will include special sessions, breakfasts, tours, dinners and award ceremonies. Please watch the Historical Society of Alberta newsletters and website for further information. Details on registration and other information are expected in January.
July 2008
Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, August 3
Edmonton and Northern Alberta
Edmonton & Athabaska District Historic Festival
Our Historic Festival continues to experience phenomenal growth in both Edmonton and communities in Northern Alberta. Watch for the June brochure and updates on the Historic Festival website www.historicedmonton.ca or contact the Historic Festival Coordinator, Wanda Bornn, phone 780-439-2797, email events@historicedmonton.ca.
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