Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States (US) and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October. The remembrance was founded in 1926 by United States historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week" (source Wikipedia).
If you'd like to learn more about the the role that Canada played in the history of slavery in the Americas you can find links to resources at Black History Canada . You may also visit the Archives of Ontario to view several online exhibits including images from The Alvin McCurdy Collection.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
West Elgin Dramatic Society presents...
The West Elgin Dramatic Society presents
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild
Dramatic Society Murder Mystery
(by Walter Zerlin Jr. and Gerald Tagg/ produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.)
WEDS Theatre
Dutton Town Hall Upper
199 Currie Road
Dutton, Ontario.
Join this fictitious misfit group of ladies (and one poor henpecked stage manager) as they mount their own unique version of a murder mystery that can only be described as hilariously unique!
Performance Dates
Thursday February 25th, Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th
Thursday March 4th, Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th.
8pm Curtain
Friday and Saturday admission is $15 per guest but Thursday performances are 1/2 price at $7.50 a ticket
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Shenanigans at 519-762-5662
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Building Responsive Museums: A Case Study
February 18th at the Port Dover Harbour Museum
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION by HALDIMAND NORFOLK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
This will be free of charge and all interested parties are welcome.
Building Responsive Museums: A Case Study
Speaker: Joan Kanigan, Brant Museum and Archives
Museums have the potential to have a significant impact on their communities, but defining this impact or even who the community is can be daunting. Using the experiences of the Brant Historical Society, this session will explore the process of becoming a responsive museum and the impact this change can have on the organization and the community. Participants will have an opportunity to work with the Building Responsive Museums: A Discussion Framework developed by The Learning Coalition.
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION by HALDIMAND NORFOLK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
This will be free of charge and all interested parties are welcome.
Building Responsive Museums: A Case Study
Speaker: Joan Kanigan, Brant Museum and Archives
Museums have the potential to have a significant impact on their communities, but defining this impact or even who the community is can be daunting. Using the experiences of the Brant Historical Society, this session will explore the process of becoming a responsive museum and the impact this change can have on the organization and the community. Participants will have an opportunity to work with the Building Responsive Museums: A Discussion Framework developed by The Learning Coalition.
Joan Kanigan
Executive Director, Brant Historical Society
Joan Kanigan has been the Executive Director of the Brant Historical Society since July 2006. Since assuming her position, she has worked on building stronger relationships between the museum and the community initiating partnerships with Laurier Brantford and other area museums. Prior to joining the Society, Joan served as the Executive Director for the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS), a position she held for 5 years. During her tenure with MAS, Joan has be responsible for overseeing many MAP projects and was instrumental in developing a new strategic plan for the Association and a marketing campaign to raise the profile of museums in the province. In 2004, she was seconded to the Government of Saskatchewan – Culture, Youth and Recreation, where she served as Heritage Policy Analyst for one year. During this time she was responsible for redeveloping the Provincial Heritage Property Designation Program and establishing management options for the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site.
Executive Director, Brant Historical Society
Joan Kanigan has been the Executive Director of the Brant Historical Society since July 2006. Since assuming her position, she has worked on building stronger relationships between the museum and the community initiating partnerships with Laurier Brantford and other area museums. Prior to joining the Society, Joan served as the Executive Director for the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS), a position she held for 5 years. During her tenure with MAS, Joan has be responsible for overseeing many MAP projects and was instrumental in developing a new strategic plan for the Association and a marketing campaign to raise the profile of museums in the province. In 2004, she was seconded to the Government of Saskatchewan – Culture, Youth and Recreation, where she served as Heritage Policy Analyst for one year. During this time she was responsible for redeveloping the Provincial Heritage Property Designation Program and establishing management options for the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site.
For more info contact
Ian Bell
Curator / Director
Port Dover Harbour Museum
(519) 583-2660
www.portdovermuseum.ca
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
A Little Something for History and Early Film Buffs
Click here to view an early film of San Francisco's main thoroughfare as seen from the front window of a moving Market Street cable car, before the downtown area was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. This unusual record has been called the first "structural film" because it follows exactly the externally imposed structure of the car ride. This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives . For a view of what confronted survivors after the disaster click here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
News Flash…Rockin’ Rodeo
News Flash…Rockin’ Rodeo November 27, 2009
The Arts & Cookery Bank will be rockin’ on Friday night and you’re invited to come see what they’ve got cookin’ for the whole family. Stop by before or after the Parade. Bring a friend.
Meet Pablo and Get “Shot” (by a camera, of course)
Pablo (The Mighty Pabs), a gentle horse of the very best kind, will be outside The Bank where you can have your family’s or child’s photo taken with him. Or go ahead… get one of yourself and your friends. This free photo will be emailed to you before Christmas.
Get your paws on the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer.
Our next Early Bird “Break the Bank” draw for $500 Christmas spending money takes place on December 11. Lay your money down. Tickets you buy now will also be eligible for the $5000 Grand Prize on April 2, 2010. Tickets are only $5 each. Buy 4– get one FREE.
With much better odds than a lottery ticket (only 5 000 tickets will be sold), your purchase helps build The Bank and the money stays right here in the community.
Your “Break the Bank” tickets are THE Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for 2009.
Perfect to have on hand for those extra little gifts, for the hard-to-buy-for, or for the one who has everything. (if you can’t make it on Friday night, call the office 519-768-9986 and we’ll send the Pony Express)
Feeling’ Lucky, Pardner?
Adults – you can also try your hand at the Candle Shoot Out. Shoot out the flame and win a free ticket for the “Break the Bank” draw.
Pony up to the Bar
Enjoy edible Haystacks and cider, courtesy of The Bank. Kids can decorate Cow Patty Cookies to take with them – or eat right there at The Bank. Napkins provided!
We’re on the Lookout
The 1000th visitor to The Bank will soon pass through our doors. It could be YOU or someone in your family! Be sure to get your numbered goodie when you come in. If you are number 1000, you’ll win a Prize.
Don’t Miss the Train
In just a few months The Arts & Cookery Bank will open. Get on board to receive our newsletters, program information and an invitation to our Grand Opening. Sign up with your email address and we’ll enter your child’s name (or a child you know) into a draw for a stocking full of Christmas goodies.
The Arts & Cookery Bank will be rockin’ on Friday night and you’re invited to come see what they’ve got cookin’ for the whole family. Stop by before or after the Parade. Bring a friend.
Meet Pablo and Get “Shot” (by a camera, of course)
Pablo (The Mighty Pabs), a gentle horse of the very best kind, will be outside The Bank where you can have your family’s or child’s photo taken with him. Or go ahead… get one of yourself and your friends. This free photo will be emailed to you before Christmas.
Get your paws on the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer.
Our next Early Bird “Break the Bank” draw for $500 Christmas spending money takes place on December 11. Lay your money down. Tickets you buy now will also be eligible for the $5000 Grand Prize on April 2, 2010. Tickets are only $5 each. Buy 4– get one FREE.
With much better odds than a lottery ticket (only 5 000 tickets will be sold), your purchase helps build The Bank and the money stays right here in the community.
Your “Break the Bank” tickets are THE Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for 2009.
Perfect to have on hand for those extra little gifts, for the hard-to-buy-for, or for the one who has everything. (if you can’t make it on Friday night, call the office 519-768-9986 and we’ll send the Pony Express)
Feeling’ Lucky, Pardner?
Adults – you can also try your hand at the Candle Shoot Out. Shoot out the flame and win a free ticket for the “Break the Bank” draw.
Pony up to the Bar
Enjoy edible Haystacks and cider, courtesy of The Bank. Kids can decorate Cow Patty Cookies to take with them – or eat right there at The Bank. Napkins provided!
We’re on the Lookout
The 1000th visitor to The Bank will soon pass through our doors. It could be YOU or someone in your family! Be sure to get your numbered goodie when you come in. If you are number 1000, you’ll win a Prize.
Don’t Miss the Train
In just a few months The Arts & Cookery Bank will open. Get on board to receive our newsletters, program information and an invitation to our Grand Opening. Sign up with your email address and we’ll enter your child’s name (or a child you know) into a draw for a stocking full of Christmas goodies.
For more information contact
Tammy Oliveira
Manager of Operations & Programs
The Arts & Cookery Bank
242 Graham Rd, PO Box 174
West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0
(519)768-9986
email:tammy@theartsandcookerybank.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Beaver
The Beaver touts itself as "Canada's History Magazine". Produced by Canada's National History Society , The Beaver provides a colourful and entertaining glimpse into the distant and sometimes not so distant past. The Beaver's online page offers a variety of links to fun activites, the occasional archived article and samples of current issues. Reading The Beaver is a great way to learn about our rich Canadian heritage and the reader might be surprised by what he/she didn't know. Click here to learn more about The Beaver. If you're looking for a way to interest your children in Canadian history Kayak Magazine just might fit the bill. Click here to check out their website. Menu features include "Fun & Games" and "Book Nook".
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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