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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Admittedly, I’m not a tech person so I had to look up what vector embedding are, but I’m curious why Museums would want to do this. Does it help enhance searches to ensure their collections come up?

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Manitoba Museum @manitobamuseum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

On exhibit outside of B.C. for the first time, don’t miss visiting exhibition "The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act". This powerful exhibition focuses on the human impact and personal cost this law inflicted on Chinese people in Canada. Plan your visit today: bit.ly/4cCXGcK

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I’m not sure if this fits what you’re looking for, but Thomas Scott immediately came to mind (and I know there are many books/articles about his role during the Red River Resistance): www.biographi.ca/en/bio/scott...

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SCOTT, THOMAS (d. 1870) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography

SCOTT, THOMAS, adventurer; b. c. 1842, probably at Clandeboye, County Down (Northern Ireland); d. 4 March 1870 at Red River (Man.).

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Up before sunrise today so I opened the blinds and watched a bank of fog roll in as the sky got lighter & lighter. This city was my home for 8 years during grad school and I’ve missed it!

A round porthole-style window looks out into the Narrows of St. John’s harbour. In the foreground, a multi-story building, backlit by the bright lights from ships in the harbour. A heavy fog is rolling in.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is an excellent thread outlining the cuts and impacts to Canadian cultural heritage by the current Liberal government.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Does anyone know of any articles focussed on the issue of public access to museum collections databases and AI? I’ve got some concerns as we work towards launching a public portal. OR if you work at a museum and some of your collection is available online, what are you doing about it? #museums

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Is that what’s sometimes referred to as “funeral potatoes”? Because that casserole is delicious!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We’ve extended the deadline until November 14th, please share!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Thought you might enjoy the glyptodont and giant sloth paired together in our Earth History gallery @manitobamuseum.bsky.social

A museum display featuring a glyptodont and giant sloth on a platform. Behind them is a blank wall waiting for its new mural. To the right, a red curtain hides a school programming space. To the left, an inukshuk leads to the next gallery.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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...

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Curator of Indigenous Collections - Manitoba Museum

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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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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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The Onion @theonion.com · 28/05/2025

Interactive Exhibit Lets Kids Figure Out How To Manage Budget Shortfall That Will Otherwise Shutter Museum theonion.com/interac...

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

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.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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...

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The HBC Museum Collection at the Manitoba Museum - Manitoba Museum

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Ours does, so far we’ve had Boston Pizza a few times, a cookie day (so not really a hot lunch but a fun treat), and recently IHOP. McDonald’s might have been in there too…

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Voting during the Jets game was a very smart move, no lineup!

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Centre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

One of mine is specifically obsessed with McDonald’s fries. We also wonder if that was his street treat too…

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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.

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New exhibit showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk Nation | APTN News

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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!

A paperback novel with a shiny red cover sits on a beige couch. The title, Bad Cree, is written in big white letters. Underneath in smaller black font are some Cree syllabics and the words “a novel”. A thin black line like a wire runs the width of the book near the bottom and three black crows sit on it. The author’s name, Jessica Johns, is in yellow under the crows.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

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.

An exhibit case featuring Helen Housty’s belongings. Helen high-ranking Heiltsuk woman who married Nuxalk man Sam Schooner. A woven hat with painted form line artwork sits atop a mount that is nearly invisible, making the hat appear to be floating in the case. Next to it is a carved talking stick. To the left you can see the edge of a woven blanket.

Inside MOAs great hall, surrounded by incredible carved totem poles, a large group of people have gathered to listen to Clyde Tallio, co-curator of the new exhibition.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Nothing says happy Valentine’s Day like a shingles diagnosis. Ouch.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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!

Six beautiful birch bark bitings are laid out on a bright white light table to bring out the designs. The birchbark squares look orange and have intricate floral designs, all made by the artists teeth, that appear as brighter yellow when the light shines behind them.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

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.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Today’s run was a chilly one, with a windchill that makes it feel like -30, but invigorating! Stay warm fellow Winnipeggers!

A woman is very bundled up in a light purple jacket, and face covering with only her eyes and bridge of her nose peeking out. Behind her is a lot of snow, and crisp winter morning light.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Add chopped green onions, salt, and cracked pepper. No idea why, but my family has this as a side dish at both thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s delicious!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

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!

A large open room with white walls and curved ceiling panels, filled with round tables full of people beading together, sharing stories, and having a good time!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Looking for something fun to do on Sunday to avoid the Sunday scaries? Come to the bead-a-thon! manitobamuseum.ca/event/manito...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

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.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

It’s a beautiful morning for a run if you stick to the streets to avoid the death trap sidewalks!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Ohhh okay, I’ve never heard that reference before! I hope you still try the butter in each country and compare notes!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Please tell me a butter trip is what I think it is!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It’s really awful. On my drive home yesterday I saw an elderly woman with a walker and not only was the sidewalk impassable, but the road was too.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Gearing up to crush a year’s worth of mandatory IT trainings into one morning. Wish me luck!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

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...

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Spirits of Christmas Past - Canada's Historysearch-iconclosesearch-iconclose

The Hudson’s Bay Company produced Christmas gift hampers containing liquor and smoking supplies.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Do you know if these are recorded? I have a collections visit scheduled at that time :(

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My colleagues are organizing a super-fun fundraising event at the Manitoba Museum, a bead-a-thon! All skill levels welcome and a lot of amazing artists, including the incredible Jennine Krauchi, will be there to share their knowledge!

An image of digital art made to look like Indigenous beadwork on a black background. The design features a white vine with vibrant florals and berries in yellows, blues, pinks, reds, and purple. The text says Manitoba Museum bead-a-thon, Sunday, January 5, 2025. 10am to 3pm

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Yeah, I think I need to embrace the awkward!

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I’ve been getting that a lot lately and I always feel awkward on how to reply.

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Amelia Fay @aemfay.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

And I hope the way I wrote my reply didn’t read like folks who do make the effort don’t value family time, that wasn’t my intent, just stating the choice I made! (Cue my overthinking/anxiety that make me terrible at social media!)

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