Amelia Fay
@aemfay.bsky.social
Archaeologist by training | Museum Curator with an anti-colonial approach | Mom of 3 cats and one small human | Slow runner |Settler on Treaty 1 land | She/her.
We’ve extended the deadline until November 14th, please share!
An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only!
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Curator of Indigenous Collections - Manitoba Museum
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October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We’ve extended the deadline until November 14th, please share!
An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only!
manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...
manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...
Curator of Indigenous Collections - Manitoba Museum
manitobamuseum.ca
October 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only!
manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...
manitobamuseum.ca/curator-of-i...
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The Jesuit Archives are offering a new $2500 grant focused on Indigenous researchers investigating Indigenous topics. This is a very rich archive with much Indigenous language material. archivesjesuites.ca/en/indigenou...
NEW: Indigenous Research Grant, 2025-2026 | The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada
The latest news from the Archive of the Jesuits in Canada. Get updates on the latest exhibitions, blogs, press releases, and videos today.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Jesuit Archives are offering a new $2500 grant focused on Indigenous researchers investigating Indigenous topics. This is a very rich archive with much Indigenous language material. archivesjesuites.ca/en/indigenou...
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Interactive Exhibit Lets Kids Figure Out How To Manage Budget Shortfall That Will Otherwise Shutter Museum theonion.com/interac...
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Interactive Exhibit Lets Kids Figure Out How To Manage Budget Shortfall That Will Otherwise Shutter Museum theonion.com/interac...
Museums and archives play such an important role, I’m hoping that this latest HBC news brings more awareness to this. Maybe it’ll also convince folks that appropriate funding for these institutions is crucial for their survival!
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
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CTV National News: Concerns grow over future of Hudson’s Bay artifacts amid possible auction
CTV’s Alex Karpa reports on the controversy surrounding thousands of historic Hudson’s Bay artifacts, as First Nations call for them to remain in public hands.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Museums and archives play such an important role, I’m hoping that this latest HBC news brings more awareness to this. Maybe it’ll also convince folks that appropriate funding for these institutions is crucial for their survival!
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
I’ve been fielding a lot of concerned calls/emails from folks regarding the HBC Museum Collection @manitobamuseum.bsky.social so I blogged about it to ease some concerns!
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The HBC Museum Collection at the Manitoba Museum - Manitoba Museum
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April 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I’ve been fielding a lot of concerned calls/emails from folks regarding the HBC Museum Collection @manitobamuseum.bsky.social so I blogged about it to ease some concerns!
manitobamuseum.ca/hbc-museum-c...
manitobamuseum.ca/hbc-museum-c...
Voting during the Jets game was a very smart move, no lineup!
April 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Voting during the Jets game was a very smart move, no lineup!
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Just Waters is extending the application deadline for the Research Associate position until April 4, 2025. Check out chrr.info/about/employment-and-internship-opportunities/ for more info!
March 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Just Waters is extending the application deadline for the Research Associate position until April 4, 2025. Check out chrr.info/about/employment-and-internship-opportunities/ for more info!
Lots of media requests today, but when a company like the HBC is in decline folks are reaching out to gain some historical insight! My voice will be tired by the end of the day…
March 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Lots of media requests today, but when a company like the HBC is in decline folks are reaching out to gain some historical insight! My voice will be tired by the end of the day…
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A new exhibit has just opened at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.
It showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk First Nation from Bella Coola, B.C.
It showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk First Nation from Bella Coola, B.C.
New exhibit showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk Nation | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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February 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A new exhibit has just opened at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.
It showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk First Nation from Bella Coola, B.C.
It showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk First Nation from Bella Coola, B.C.
Read this on my flight home last night. An incredible page-turner but also filled with love and family connection. I highly recommend it if you’re on the hunt for a good read!
February 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Read this on my flight home last night. An incredible page-turner but also filled with love and family connection. I highly recommend it if you’re on the hunt for a good read!
Two belongings from the HBC collection are part of the beautiful Nuxalk exhibition at MOA, and I was honoured to attend an incredible day of celebration for the opening. I love this part of my job.
February 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Two belongings from the HBC collection are part of the beautiful Nuxalk exhibition at MOA, and I was honoured to attend an incredible day of celebration for the opening. I love this part of my job.
Nothing says happy Valentine’s Day like a shingles diagnosis. Ouch.
February 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Nothing says happy Valentine’s Day like a shingles diagnosis. Ouch.
Got things all set up for the Collections for Community access event on Sunday. I’m very excited to spend time with the birch bark bitings using this lovely light table. Registration is full, but we’ll offer another session again in the future!
February 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Got things all set up for the Collections for Community access event on Sunday. I’m very excited to spend time with the birch bark bitings using this lovely light table. Registration is full, but we’ll offer another session again in the future!
Sorting through some provenance issues and the old timey “let’s trade” agreements between museums in the early 20th century is frustrating as f. #museums #provenance #TreatsRequired
January 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Sorting through some provenance issues and the old timey “let’s trade” agreements between museums in the early 20th century is frustrating as f. #museums #provenance #TreatsRequired
Begging Winnipeggers to get snow tires and learn how to drive in winter. All of my possible routes to downtown were plagued with accidents and massive back ups.
January 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Begging Winnipeggers to get snow tires and learn how to drive in winter. All of my possible routes to downtown were plagued with accidents and massive back ups.
Today’s run was a chilly one, with a windchill that makes it feel like -30, but invigorating! Stay warm fellow Winnipeggers!
January 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today’s run was a chilly one, with a windchill that makes it feel like -30, but invigorating! Stay warm fellow Winnipeggers!
2024 was a busy year at work, just did my final monthly tally and I responded to 188 public inquiries, 169 professional inquiries, gave 11 tours, and facilitated 37 collections visits for community members/artists/researchers. All this on top of my regular curatorial & collections mgmt duties.
January 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
2024 was a busy year at work, just did my final monthly tally and I responded to 188 public inquiries, 169 professional inquiries, gave 11 tours, and facilitated 37 collections visits for community members/artists/researchers. All this on top of my regular curatorial & collections mgmt duties.
The Bead-a-thon at Manitoba Museum is incredible. So many people, so many beads, all good vibes! There’s still time to check it out, on until 3pm!
January 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Bead-a-thon at Manitoba Museum is incredible. So many people, so many beads, all good vibes! There’s still time to check it out, on until 3pm!
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday to avoid the Sunday scaries? Come to the bead-a-thon!
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January 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday to avoid the Sunday scaries? Come to the bead-a-thon!
manitobamuseum.ca/event/manito...
manitobamuseum.ca/event/manito...
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Would appreciate a RT from the scientists for this one! We have 665 scientists in the spring database and I want to get us to about 1000 before we set the teachers loose on the database for January matches.
Scientists!
We are trying to get 1000 of us into the volunteer database by Jan 1.
You'll be volunteering to speak with classrooms over video chat about your work, and answer their questions! You can volunteer for up to 5 sessions per semester.
Sign up here! www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
We are trying to get 1000 of us into the volunteer database by Jan 1.
You'll be volunteering to speak with classrooms over video chat about your work, and answer their questions! You can volunteer for up to 5 sessions per semester.
Sign up here! www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
December 30, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Would appreciate a RT from the scientists for this one! We have 665 scientists in the spring database and I want to get us to about 1000 before we set the teachers loose on the database for January matches.
It’s a beautiful morning for a run if you stick to the streets to avoid the death trap sidewalks!
December 29, 2024 at 4:38 PM
It’s a beautiful morning for a run if you stick to the streets to avoid the death trap sidewalks!
Gearing up to crush a year’s worth of mandatory IT trainings into one morning. Wish me luck!
December 13, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Gearing up to crush a year’s worth of mandatory IT trainings into one morning. Wish me luck!
I write a short column for Canada’s History magazine to feature artifacts & belongings from the HBC collection. I’m writing a batch now and every time I go down various rabbit holes of research. It’s time-consuming but fun! Here’s the latest one:
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/muse...
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/muse...
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The Hudson’s Bay Company produced Christmas gift hampers containing liquor and smoking supplies.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:22 PM
I write a short column for Canada’s History magazine to feature artifacts & belongings from the HBC collection. I’m writing a batch now and every time I go down various rabbit holes of research. It’s time-consuming but fun! Here’s the latest one:
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/muse...
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/muse...