04/09/2026
This Giving Day, help us to tell the diverse stories of the prairie's past by contributing to the Black (Prairie) Heritage Fund. Best of all, your donation goes further on Giving Day, with all gifts matched for double the impact. This project supports community-led research in Western Canada to highlight Black communities whose histories are often overlooked and will allow us to continue this work into the future.
For the past two years, our team has had the privilege of working with Cheryl Foggo and other community members to complete archaeological work at John Ware's Millarville homestead. This year, we will head back to the Ware homestead and will also explore future research opportunities near Maidstone, Saskatchewan. The impacts of this work for communities are clear - By preserving Black heritage sites and sharing their stories, archaeology helps create a more inclusive history.
Be a part of UCalgary Giving Day, April 9-23! Empower students, drive life-saving research and more.
