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Recreating life in the Victorian era, specifically 1880-1914. This does include the Edwardian era. Educating the public through displays and activities.

Statement of Reconciliation
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

10/11/2026

Wishing each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

09/30/2026

It has been 11 years since the release of the TRC.

The Victorian Society of Alberta hold this closely.

"In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory."

Check out The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/

A place of learning and dialogue where the truths of Residential School Survivors, families and communities are honoured and kept safe for future generations.

The NCTR educates Canadians on the profound injustices inflicted on First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation by the forced removal of children to attend residential schools and the widespread abuse suffered in those schools.

We preserve the record of these human rights abuses, and promote continued research and learning on the legacy of residential schools. Our goal is to honour Survivors and to foster reconciliation and healing on the foundation of truth telling.

The NCTR was gifted the spirit name bezhig miigwan which, in Anishinaabemowin, the language of the Anishinaabe people, means “one feather.” The name’s a reminder that every Survivor needs to be shown the same respect and attention that an eagle feather deserves. The name also teaches us that we are vital to the work of reconciliation.

The NCTR is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, the homeland of the Red River Métis, and home to many Inuit.

09/27/2026

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09/21/2026

It's the final few days! Get your tickets today!
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Exciting News! We now have a 50/50 raffle fundraiser running for our group!

Funds raised will go towards assist us in our mission of portraying the members of the original 10th Battalion CEF, and remembering the story of Canadians in the First World War. Whether it be making our uniforms authentic or allow us to engage in more research, your support will go a long way in helping us out as Living Historians!

Ticket sales end 25 September 2026!

Check the link for details: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/10th-btn-cef

09/01/2026

Happy Birthday Alberta

08/16/2026

From the wire.
As many of you probably know, and may be sick of hearing me talk about 🙂 , I am the "Wire Chief" and instigator of the Alberta MTC Line Project. The project aims to bring museums and groups in Western Canada interested in using the old Railway Telegraph equipment in their collections back to life.
It is doing that by creating and maintaining an active and working telegraph line that runs across the Internet.
Today we just added the 18th station to the line!
It is possible that there could be more than 20 by the end of the year!
This couldn't be possible without the support of the Calgary (CG) Chapter of the Morse Telegraph club, the Victorian Society of Alberta, and the long suffering support of all of you 😎.
Especially my Jayne who has to put up with all the clicking and clacking in our living room. ❤ ❤ ❤
Below is the current map of the line as of today Aug 16th.
You can check out the project website here:
http://abkob.servehttp.com
The Calgary chapter of the MTC's website is here:
https://alberta-mtc.blogspot.com/
I am having fun "Keeping the sound of Morse alive" with this odd combination of 19th and 21st century technology.
73
Ciao
Kevin Jepson

08/05/2026

Time is running out! Help support history, get your tickets today!

08/01/2026

Day 1 of Days of Yore at Heritage Park has begun!

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Calgary, AB

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https://www.victoriansocietyofalberta.ca/

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