This weekend, June 6 and 7, don’t miss your chance to explore behind the scenes at 395 Wellington Street! On the program: an immersive and interactive preview of Ādisōke, creative activities, and much more.
For all the details: https://t.co/K0umnSoa84
“If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” —Emil Zátopek
Explore our new Flickr album showcasing running scenes: https://t.co/FVFGFttdvG
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From the velocipede and high wheel to today’s all-terrain fat bikes, bicycles have evolved alongside Canada’s rugged landscapes! https://t.co/fiFqbSlv73
#WorldBicycleDay
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Introducing our new podcast series, Unscripted, which features engaging conversations from our live events! In episode 1, LAC Director Andrew Ross joins author Donald Murray to explore the story of hockey legend Howie Morenz.
Listen now: https://t.co/6hzR2kyKdB
This National Indigenous History Month, we’re advancing our commitment to reconciliation through the new Strategic Pathways for Indigenous Heritages. Learn more and explore Indigenous heritage materials from our collections: https://t.co/Swp05oPKXL
#NIHM2026
75 years ago, the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences—also known as the Massey Commission—released its final report, recommending federal support for Canada’s arts and culture institutions: https://t.co/RbCx1IHNz6
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On June 6 and 7, don’t miss your chance to explore behind the scenes at 395 Wellington Street! On the program: an immersive and interactive preview of Ādisōke, creative activities, and much more. For all the details: https://t.co/K0umnSoa84
If you’re into art, music and cross-cultural discussions, join us in Ottawa on May 29 for Personal Journeys! Register now: https://t.co/wHHRfgvSBW
#AsianHeritageMonth
Join us June 16 for the virtual launch of the poetry collections Haus by Lisa L’Heureux and Faire feu by Julie Gillet. These two works make poetry a mirror of the world, blending sensitivity with powerful expression. Learn more: https://t.co/bBnQl08exW
LAC’s Intellectual Freedom Statement reaffirms a core principle at the heart of our mandate: the human right to seek information, learn and share ideas without barriers.
Consult the statement: https://t.co/o469VCWbcW
If you are looking for a person who made a journey to Canada by sea between 1865 and 1935, passing through Kolkata, Manila, Singapore, or one of many other ports across Asia, our Passenger Lists database may help: https://t.co/lxciURND86
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Out of all our photographs of historic Canadian sawmills, these are the ones that made the final cut: https://t.co/jt6CEZ2jVe 🪚🪵
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The 6-7 hits different. As part of Doors Open Ottawa, on June 6-7, come explore behind the scenes at 395 Wellington Street. In addition, enjoy an immersive experience offering a preview of Ādisōke! For all the details: https://t.co/K0umnSoa84
Discover the exceptional life and career of Louise Arbour, the next Governor General of Canada. Her archives, held at LAC, include textual, audio, and photographic records spanning more than 30 years: https://t.co/WnYXOzLeta 📷3608304
No matter how many words you use to describe it, our search tips will help you find it in our collections!
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#CanadianHistory#GenZ#Millennial#Aura
We've added nearly 130,000 records into the Immigrants from China database: https://t.co/qcdS2O59Re
This has helped improve the searchability of this database. You can now filter search results by age or year of birth.
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Don’t forget to bring your favourite reads! On May 14–15 in Ottawa, be part of the Book Club at LAC for Asian Heritage Month. Explore pan-Asian stories, enjoy lively discussion, and browse books from LAC’s collections. Register now: https://t.co/nA854cJvSh
During the #FWW, 3000+ women volunteered with the Canadian Expeditionary Force as Nursing Sisters. Their dedication to their work, their country and most importantly to their patients, commanded respect.
Podcast: https://t.co/SuZ3NrGnmT
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On May 16, join us in Ottawa to celebrate Asian Heritage Month! Come create a personalized banner inspired by Southeast Asian textile techniques as part of a workshop in the Art from the Archives series: https://t.co/JQWKdoqHtw
Robert Hood’s tragic #TrueCrime story is stranger than fiction!
He painted these sketches on the ill-fated #FranklinExpedition. Starving, the crew ate lichen and boot leather to survive.
Then, one by one, the men began to disappear: https://t.co/pc4ma73fwj
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