Glenbow Archives: NA-47-13
Title: A lancer of the North-West Mounted Police during their western trek
Date: 1874
Photographer/Illustrator: Julien, Henri
From a sketch by Henri Julien, in L'Opinion Publique: February 18, 1875.
After 1904, the North-West Mounted Police were called the Royal North-West Mounted Police; after 1920, it was called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. |
Fort Calgary Preservation Society
Fort Calgary is operated by the Fort Calgary Preservation Society. The Society’s mandate is to preserve, utilize, develop, interpret and promote Fort Calgary for the benefit of the citizens and visitors to the city of Calgary.
The Society is governed by a Board consisting of members from the community and one member representing The City of Calgary. Although The City of Calgary owns all of Fort Calgary’s assets, Fort Calgary is operated as an autonomous body, separate from The City of Calgary.
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Fort Calgary is the symbolic heart and hub of the community. From its majestic and sweeping vantage point, Fort Calgary represents the actual genesis of the city that surrounds it today.
It is the authentic lens through which Calgary’s history is interpreted and presented to frame the values, codes of conduct and distinctive character that spread into every facet of today’s society, culture and commercial development.
For those who cherish the significance of authenticity and the relevance of roots, “The Fort” is the enduring opportunity to understand, touch and experience the birthplace of Calgary’s character, spirit and deeply enshrined values.
Our Mission
To create a place where people and history intersect to rebuild Fort Calgary as the centre of Calgary.
Our Goals
- To create a ‘sense of place/home’ for all Calgarians.
- Fort Calgary will be a place that provides quiet, reflective, meaningful experiences in contrast to an increasingly rapid, complex, technological and fragmented world.
- To achieve cultural, financial and environmental balance while respecting Fort Calgary’s values.
- To highlight the Past (1875 - 1914), Present and Future of Calgary.
- To play a role in the promotion of Fort Calgary as a player in the discussion and debate on current issues.
- To show leadership while managing Fort Calgary’s changing roles, responsibilities and challenges.
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