Capturing Conklin’s History

Sep 28, 2023 | Press Release

The CRDAC is pleased to announce that Peter Fortna has recently published an article in Prairie History concerning the community’s history titled “Wahkotowin, Keemooch, and Home: A History of the Conklin Métis Community, 1886-2020.” The article is based upon his many years of research and includes a number of community stories shared with him over the years.

You can access the full article below or you can contact Peter Fortna or Kim Desjarlais for a copy.

Wahkotowin, keemooch, and home:

A History of the Conklin’s Métis Community 1886-2020

By Peter Fortna