Ever wonder why Edmonton had a Whale Society?
Join @letsfindoutyeg tomorrow night at the @YEGArchives to uncover the forgotten history of the Whale Society of Edmonton.
Limited seats remain! Grab yours before they're gone: https://edmonton.taproot.events/calendar/2026/03/03/lets-find-out-about-the-whale-society-of-edmonton

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p><!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p><!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p><!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p><!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p><!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p><!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>
Did you know Edmonton once had a "Save the Whales" club?
Join us as we dive into this forgotten piece of local history with Chris Chang-Yen Phillips, Candas Jane Dorsey, and Kathryn Ivany.

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p><!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p><!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p><!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p><!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p><!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p><!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>
What’s hidden in the City of Edmonton Archives? 🔍📜
Discover the fan art, letters, and advocacy that drove a group of prairie-dwellers to fight for the giants of the sea.
#yeg #Edmonton #yegevents #yeglocal #yeghistory #LetsFindOutYEG #LivePodcast #ExploreEdmonton

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p><!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p><!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p><!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p><!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p><!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p><!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>