Kaitlin McCormick ( She/Her )

Bachelor of Humanities; Curator of Western Ethnology, Canadian Museum of History

B.Hum (2007)

Over the course of my career, I have been privileged to meet all kinds of visitors to the Canadian Museum of History (CMH), where I work as a curator. A big part of the work I do at CMH is listening to stories shared by Indigenous peoples and thinking about how to interpret and amplify these stories (where appropriate) for national and international audiences. Exploring diverse texts, ideas, and stories from around the world through the Humanities program set me up with the critical listening, thinking, and communication skills that I use in my daily work.  

As a HUMS student, I felt empowered to shape my own course of study. The double-major with Art History helped me understand the ideas introduced in our HUMS courses in relation to global and Indigenous art histories. Opportunities for travel abroad further expanded our horizons in the third year, and in the fourth year, mentorship placements at cultural institutions in the capital region give students a behind-the-scenes look at potential career paths after graduation. The program – with its small seminar classes and close and frequent contact with professors – really helps students develop the skills needed to prepare for careers across the humanities and social sciences.