Stories on Tap: Short Stories of Lesser Slave Lake with Sheila Willis

Name: Stories on Tap: Short Stories of Lesser Slave Lake with Sheila Willis
Start: 2026-06-25T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-25T20:30:00+00:00
Location: High Prairie and District Museum

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 7:00 PM - Thu, Jun 25, 2026 8:30 PM

High Prairie and District Museum, 5301, 49 Street, High Prairie, Alberta, T0G 1E0, Canada

Museum Members

$0.00 $5.00

Non-Members

$5.00

Description

Join us for Stories on Tap, an evening of local history, live music, refreshments, and conversation at the museum. Enjoy a relaxed night of storytelling, regional history, and community connection.

Author, historian, and tourism advocate Sheila Willis will share stories from the Lesser Slave Lake region, including the transition from Mirror Landing to Smith, the signing of Treaty 8, and the story of Edward Hayward, while reflecting on the First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and settler histories that continue to shape northern Alberta communities today.

Our Guests

Sheila Willis is a well-known Alberta author, historian, and long-time promoter of northern Alberta’s history and heritage. A freelance contributor to CBC, she is also the founder of Travel-ING On Tourism Co-op and creator of the History Check app, which helps connect residents and visitors with heritage places and stories across the region. Her work has been recognized by the co-operative sector for its innovative approach to supporting small communities, local tourism, and regional storytelling.