Ceci est un event archivé de la Fête de la Culture 2025.
Images
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![A group of men pose for a picture on a rail car.]()
McDonald's section-gang, White Pass and Yukon Route, Carcross, ca.1905 (YA. John Scott fonds, 89/31 #186
Hidden History Exhibit
En personne
Histoire et patrimoine Photographie Auto-guidéeDate et heure
Cette activité se déroule pendant toute la durée de la Fête de la culture.
Lieu
Yukon Visitor Information Centre
100 Hanson Street
Whitehorse, YT
Accès
Gratuit.
Offert en Anglais et Français.
Accessible en chaise roulante et a des toillettes neutres.
À propos
Learn more about the Yukon through Yukon Archives' Hidden History exhibits:
Asian History of the Yukon/L'histoire des Asiatiques au Yukon
This exhibit explores the history of Asian immigrants in the Klondike through the 20th century. It's drawn from demographic records, newspapers and photographs. Topics include: the effects of the Second World War on Asian populations in Yukon; discrimination faced by early residents; and issues of equality among citizens.
Black History of the Yukon/L'histoire des Noirs au Yukon
This exhibit highlights Black history in Yukon. It begins mid-19th century with the Klondike Gold Rush years. It moves into the era of Alaska Highway construction. The promise of opportunity for enterprise attracted people regardless of race or status. Individuals are profiled in the context of historical events.
The exhibits will be on display at the Yukon Visitor Information Centre in Whitehorse throughout the duration of Culture Days. Exhibits are accessible during Yukon Visitor Information Centre business hours:
September 19-30, daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
October 1 to 12, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Liens
- Website Link yukon.ca
Organisateur
Yukon Archives at Yukon Visitor Information Centre
The Yukon Archives preserves and shares a wealth of original and irreplaceable materials collected from a variety of public and private sources. Here you can find significant documents that shed light on almost every aspect of the Yukon experience. Reproduction services are available for textual material, photographs, maps, sound recordings, and videos and staff are always available to assist with your search.