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Newsletter - May 2019

In this issue: Beer Barge June 15, 2019 - Summer Renovation Work - Jamboree Photo Booth - Giant Mine Remediation Project - Spring Trade Show Click here for a… Read more
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In this issue: 100 Men Who Give a Damn - Summer Renovation Work - Giant Mine Remediation Project - Long John Jamboree Click here for a PDF of this newsletter… Read more
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The Yellowknife Historical Society won big thanks to 100 "damn-giving" men of Yellowknife on Wednesday night, November 28, 2018. The "100 Men Who… Read more
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In this issue: Annual General Meeting - Museum Construction Completed - Coming Events Click here for a PDF version of this newsletter:… Read more
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In this issue: Annual General Meeting - 10th annual Beer Barge was a Success - Summer Work Parties - Museum Construction Completed Click here for a PDF version… Read more
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In this issue: New Logo - Society Launch - Long John Jamboree Photo Booth - Museum Project Renovations Click here for a PDF version of this newsletter… Read more
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NAME CHANGE AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The NWT Mining Heritage Society is now the Yellowknife Historical Society, made official with the passing of a motion put… Read more
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At its recent AGM, the NWT Mining Heritage Society membership passed a motion put forward by the Board of Directors to change the Societies name to the … Read more
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We'd like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 5th. It will be held at the Baker Centre. There will be an opportunity to enjoy some… Read more
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Goodbye to Joy Watt

Dear Membership,  As many of you may know, Joy Watt passed away. She was a long time Yellowknifer and a huge supporter of the NWT Mining Heritage Society. We… Read more
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Beer Barge 2017

Yellowknife's famous Beer Barge party will be held on Saturday June 17, 2017. Tickets are on sale at For Women Only and Quality Furniture in Yellowknife… Read more
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Lost Legacy Print

The NWT Mining Heritage Society is grateful for the donation of this beautiful print "Lost Legacy" by local photographer Brian Collins, commemorating gold miners in… Read more
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The Mining Heritage Society is pleased to be a sponsor of Terry Woolf's short film "HANGIN WITH THE CON KIDS" which premieres at the Yellowknife International Film… Read more
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ROBERTSON HEADFRAME APPEAL Come to City Hall at 7:00 pm on October 6 to show your support appealing a development permit to bring down the Robertson headframe at… Read more
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Appealing the permit to knock down the Robertson Headframe by Walt Humphries, September 2016 I am no lawyer but this is the way I see it: Almost a decade ago this… Read more
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There is a bit of summer work to do at the Giant Mine heritage site and we could use your help! To keep this area a fun and friendly place for residents and visitors… Read more
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The 2016 Beer Barge was a resounding success and we could not have done it without you! Thanks for keeping the tradition alive! Sponsors and… Read more
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The NWT Mining Heritage Society took part in the saving of the Brock shaft headframe this month. The accompanying photograph shows the unique moving of the historic… Read more
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Heritage Days 2016

Heritage Days in Yellowknife will be held February 19 to 21. All events are free of charge and brought to you by the City of Yellowknife Heritage Committee. … Read more
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by Evan Kiyoshi French, Northern News Services Saturday, January 9, 2016 SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE While there has never been a railroad stretching to… Read more