Written by Matthew Cook, Archives Technician Canada is a country of many cultures and lifestyles, and that reality represents one of our nation’s greatest strengths. People from all over the... read more →
"Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it." Archivist Note: This blog was originally written by our Archives Technician, Matthew Cook on 26 November, 2021 just... read more →
In late July, I received a phone call from past president Fred Feistmann informing me that Executive Director Matthew Francis had resigned for personal reasons. An interim director was needed.... read more →
Guest blog by Archives Assistant: Laurie Benton Have you seen the For Sale sign at the Progress’ Spadina Avenue office of late? The first Chilliwack Progress... read more →
In late June 2018, we welcomed a new Curator to the staff of the Chilliwack Museum and Archives. Curator Anna Irwin with a woven Salish blanket... read more →
This is the final week that the exhibition SQ’ÉWLETS: A Stó:lō–Coast Salish Community in the Fraser River Valley will... read more →
This past year, one of our 60th Anniversary projects was to obtain new, Canadian-made, conservation-grade exhibit cases. We have been thrilled with the results. These cases, installed in late October,... read more →
It’s been a busy month at the Chilliwack Museum and Archives! This week, we opened our latest exhibition, Sq’éwlets: A Stó:lō-Coast Salish Community in the Fraser River Valley. To bring you this exhibition, the... read more →
Who remembers the popular credit card commercial, "Membership has its privileges"? It was a catchy line that made that little plastic rectangle feel like a badge of honour, a special... read more →
If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit the Chilliwack Museum and Archives to view the exhibition Photography: from Obscura to App this week is your last chance. About the Exhibition... read more →