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On this Remembrance Day
Today we remember Sidney J. Unwin, who served as camp cook and guide for Schäffer’s expeditions, but who also served — and died — in the First World War.
A Glimpse into the Archives
Wildflowers blends backcountry adventure with historical research, a lot of which has taken place at the Whyte Museum — an incredible treasure trove of archival material, with a vast Mary Schäffer collection. Here’s a glimpse into what historian Meghan J. Ward chose to pull for our team to look at prior to the Maligne Expedition!
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we honour and acknowledge that Wildflowers is filmed and produced on Treaties 6, 7 and 8 Territory, the traditional and sacred lands of Indigenous peoples, including the Niitsitapi from the Blackfoot Confederacy (including the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations); the Îyârhe Nakoda of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; the Tsuut’ina First Nation; the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland; the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc First Nations; the Mountain Cree clan of Chief Peechee; and the Dene of the far north and far south. It is with gratitude that we visit these landscapes.
Filmed on location and with the permission of the Parks Canada Agency, at Jasper National Park and Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, as well as with permission of the Town of Banff.