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Manitoba Historical Society The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS), founded in 1879, is the oldest historical organization in Western Canada

Founded in June 1879 by an Act of the Manitoba Legislature, the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is the oldest organization in western Canada devoted to the promotion of public interest in, and preservation of, the region’s history and heritage.

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba: a history of Daylight Saving Time in Manitoba Hear the conversation about our cha...
10/19/2026

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba: a history of Daylight Saving Time in Manitoba

Hear the conversation about our chaotic system of springing forward and falling back since 1916 at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned/20261018.mp3

The image below shows the Heritage Sundial at Pinawa: https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/pinawasundial.shtml

Next week, a bison park that had no bison.

Listen to 10+ years of Abandoned Manitoba on the MHS website at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned.shtml

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 11 October 2026: Winnipeg mayoral elections between 1893 and 2022Hear our conv...
10/11/2026

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 11 October 2026: Winnipeg mayoral elections between 1893 and 2022

Hear our conversation about interesting discoveries in the results of elections over 133 years at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned/20261011.mp3

See all the results at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/elections

Next week, a history of daylight saving time in Manitoba, including a period when Winnipeg had different time than the rest of the province.

A free audio archive of 10+ years of Abandoned Manitoba is on the MHS website at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/abandoned

10/09/2026

MHS Job Opening: Administrative Assistant

The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is the province’s leading organization dedicated to public education, outreach, and communication about Manitoba’s history. Reporting to the MHS Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Directors, the Administrative Assistant provides essential clerical, organizational, and communication support to ensure the smooth functioning of the Society’s daily operations.

This role is a part‑time position, averaging approximately 24 hours per week. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for core clerical, administrative, and communication duties that support the Society’s activities. Occasional flexibility may be required for events, meetings, or time-sensitive tasks.

A full job description is available at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/news/jobs.shtml

Deadline for applications: Friday, 30 October 2026, 4:00 PM

Submission of applications—including a cover letter noting your experience related to the position, resume, and contact information for three references—should be sent as an email attachment to [email protected] or delivered to the MHS Administrative Office in room 710, One Lombard Place (Richardson Building), Winnipeg during office hours (Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 AM to 4 PM).

Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 4 October 2026: the tragic story of rock musician Bruce Decker and his notorio...
10/04/2026

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 4 October 2026: the tragic story of rock musician Bruce Decker and his notorious "Decker Dash" toward the Beatles

Hear our conversation about Decker and the collection of historic photos that he and his family saved from oblivion at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned/20261004.mp3

See a few examples of images in the Bruce Decker Collection at the Archives of Manitoba at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/photos/decker

Next week, some interesting discoveries from the results of Winnipeg mayoral elections back as far as 1893

A free, 10-year audio archive of Abandoned Manitoba is at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned.shtml

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba: conservation of an historic cemetery at York FactoryHear our conversation with Pa...
09/29/2026

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba: conservation of an historic cemetery at York Factory

Hear our conversation with Parks Canada worker Heather Spence-Botelho about the important work by Land Guardians from Fox Lake Cree Nation and York Factory First Nation at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned/20260927.mp3

Next week, the tragic story of musician and historian Bruce Decker.

A free audio archive of past episodes of Abandoned Manitoba is at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned.shtml

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 20 September 2026: the rise and fall of shopping malls in Winnipeg, Portage la...
09/23/2026

The CBC/MHS series Abandoned Manitoba for 20 September 2026: the rise and fall of shopping malls in Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, and Winnipeg

Hear our conversation about the waning fortunes of these retail juggernauts of the 1970s and '80s, like the one at Portage shown below, at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned/20260920.mp3

Next week, the conservation of an historic cemetery at York Factory.

A free audio archive of past episodes of Abandoned Manitoba is at https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/abandoned.shtml

Prairie History  #20 is on its way!Our newest issue is now being printed, and subscribers should watch their mailboxes o...
09/11/2026

Prairie History #20 is on its way!

Our newest issue is now being printed, and subscribers should watch their mailboxes over the next 2-3 weeks. Among its contents is a feature article on the dramatic Red River floods of 1826, 1852, and 1861. The issue also contains striking photos from Saskatchewan photographer Chris Attrell.

If you are not yet a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any McNally Robinson Booksellers store. Or join the MHS at our online shop: https://www.mhs.ca/product/regular-subscription

Address

710/1 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB
R3B0X3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

204-947-0559

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