Hugh Dempsey

Originally a journalist, Hugh Dempsey worked for the government and later as an archivist for the Glenbow Foundation. Dempsey later became Director of History and Associate Director of the Glenbow Museum. As editor of Alberta Historical eview and the author of such books as Red Crow: Warrior Chief and Charcoal's World: The True Story of a Canadian Indian's Last Stand, Dempsey has promoted a larger understanding of Aboriginal issues and history in Calgary and southern Alberta. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary and in 1975 was presented with the Order of Canada.

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