Development Team

The development team for Kootenay: An Exploration of Historic Prejudice and Intolerance, consisted of:

Noel Ratch - Project Co-ordinator

Casey Kaldal - Technician

Mary Neto - Writer/ Researcher

Matthew Tarzwell - Lead Developer

In addition to acting as supervisor for this project, Noel Ratch did much of the primary research and collecting of materials for this website. After completing his Masters degree in history at University of Alberta, Noel returned to his home in the Kootenays. He has worked in various capacities for Fort Steele Heritage Town since 1996.

Casey Kaldal is currently completing his Computer Systems: Operation & Management Diploma at The University College of the Cariboo, Kamloops, BC. Casey plans to pursue further education by completing his Computer Science Degree including further study of web design and construction.

Mary Neto is currently completing her undergraduate degree in history at the University of Northern British Columbia. Upon completion Mary plans to follow family tradition and pursue her teaching degree.

Matthew Tarzwell is a recent graduate of University College of the Cariboo's Computer Systems: Operation & Management Diploma Program. Matthew has been very active in web development and plans to continue along this path.

The team would like to thank:

Industry Canada, for agreeing to sponsor this project on a timely and worthwhile topic and for all the guidance and advice that allowed us to make this site as good as it could be.

Fort Steele Heritage Town, for allowing us to use its incredible diverse collection, generous in-kind support, and for providing the facilities that made this project possible.

The Friends of Fort Steele Society, for hosting and facilitating this CDC project.

Educators Penny Medig, Debbie McAlpine, Debbie McPhee, and Dot Galvin all from the Cranbrook school district. These people were crucial to the development of this site in general and the education sections in particular.

Derryll White, the curator of Fort Steele Heritage Town, for the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile project. Derryll's dedication to history and the pursuit of social issues made this project both exciting and meaningful to all concerned.

All our supporters and partners too numerous to mention, both in the heritage field and beyond, for doing so much to make this project and website possible.