Innu
Coats
of
Power
June
21 -
November
30,
2008
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Level
3 |
Enjoy
a
rare
opportunity
to
see
two
treasures
of
Labrador
Innu
culture,
and
learn
about
the
people
who
made
and
wore
these
beautifully
decorated
caribou
skin
coats.
On
view
for
summer
2008,
two
of
our
newest
and
most
exciting
acquisitions
--
painted
caribou
skin
coats
that
were
meticulously
hand-crafted
by
Innu
women
to
ensure
a
successful
hunt
for
their
men.
The
coats
were
made
and
worn
by
the
Algonquian-speaking
people
of
the
Quebec-Labrador
peninsula
from
the
St.
Lawrence
River
north
to
Ungava
Bay
and
from
James
Bay
and
Hudson
Bay
on
the
West
to
the
Atlantic
coast.
Surviving
examples
date
from
approximately
1700
through
the
1930's.
Very
few
of
these
coats
have
survived,
don't
miss
your
chance
to
view
this
significant
part
of
Innu
culture!
While
you
are
here,
find
out
more
about
the
people
who
made
these
wonderful
coats
on
Tipatshuimuna:
Innu
Stories
from
the
Land,
a
website
that
lets
you
travel
with
the
Innu
and
explore
their
culture.
And
kids
can
try
their
hand
at
decorating
a
coat
for
a
young
Innu
hunter.
There'll
be
fun
for
the
whole
family!
These
significant
coats
were
purchased
through
joint
partnership
by
The
Rooms
Provincial
Museum
and
the
Innu
Nation.
Additional
financial
assistance
was
provided
by
the
Department
of
Canadian
Heritage,
Innu
Development
Limited
Partnership
and
Vale
Inco.
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Invention, Exuberance and Art: The Country Furniture of the Island of Newfoundland
July 3, 2008 - January 18, 2009 - Level 2 |
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The roots of the designs were in Ireland and England, but craftspeople here made them their own. They notched and carved, painted and decorated everything from chairs to cutlery boxes to create one of the most highly distinctive and innovative bodies of regional furniture in North America. This exhibit from the collections of Walter and Sally Peddle and The Rooms Provincial Museum, showcases the art and the science of some of the very best pieces.
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Connections : This Place and Its Early Peoples
Level 3 |
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Come face to face with a polar bear on the tundra. Look closely at carnivorous plants in a bog. Marvel at seabirds, sea mammals, all kinds of sea life. See how a remarkable mix of plants and animals found their niche here since the glaciers retreated. And meet the peoples who came from almost every direction to make their lives on the land and from the sea.
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Stroll the grounds of Fort Townsend where British soldiers marched and police paraded. Inside, interpretive panels tell the story of this 18th century symbol of England’s domination over the international fishery and the proud history of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary who have made the site their home since 1870.
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Maurice "The
Rocket" Richard: A Hockey Hero in
Song and Story
Wednesday, October 1, 7 pm
Join Sheldon Posen, curator of the exhibition,
"Rocket" Richard:
The Legend - The Legacy at
The Rooms next Wednesday,
October 1st, at 7 pm as he shares the stories and plays the songs that map Rocket
Richard's journey from Quebec hero to Canadian hockey icon. There is no admission fee for this presentation.
Maurice Richard,
the feared, adored and lionized
immortal who wore the Number 9 sweater for the Montreal Canadiens,
was celebrated in song and story
like a hero of old. He has had songs
written
and recorded about him over
a 50 year period by fans, poets, and
balladeers English and French
speaking alike. Sheldon Posen,
curator of "Rocket" Richard: The
Legend - The Legacy tells the
stories and plays the songs that map
The Rocket's journey from Quebec
hero to Canadian icon.
Hockey Fever is Hitting The Rooms!
September 8, 2008, come see the legendary story of "Rocket" Richard and through this exhibition discover what makes The Rocket one of Canada's most celebrated hockey heroes!
“Rocket” Richard: The Legend - The Legacy
September 8 – November 30, 2008
Experience The Rocket's career from its earliest days to the accolades he received at the height of his career, through to his enduring reputation as a true Canadian hockey idol.
Please Note: Special admission charges apply for this exhibit:
Adults, $12
Seniors, $9.50
Youth (6-16) $8.50
Students $9.50,
Families $29
A traveling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
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