In Person
Saskatoon
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2023
Feb 15
4:45 PM
— 7:00 PM
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
101 Diefenbaker Place
Saskatoon SK
S7N 5B8
Treaty 6 Territory
Cost: Free
Art Exhibition
Arts: VisualHeritage: Museum / Knowledge KeepersIndigenous: Métis
Snapshots of Canada and Opikinawasowin Exhibits Opening
Celebrate the opening of the DCC's newest exhibits this Wednesday, February 15th at 4:45pm at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre.
Program begins at 4:45pm followed by light refreshments and free entry to exhibits.
Speakers include:
Leah Marie Dorion, featured artist in "Opikinawasowin"
Dr. Andrew Watson, Assistant Professor, USask History Department
Alastair MacFadden, Director, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Helanna Gessner, Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits Manager, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Snapshots of Canada, a travelling exhibit created by the Canadian Museum of History and Canada’s History Society, captures 50 moments reflecting this country’s history, from high drama to simple joy. It is accompanied by text in which Canadian writers explore our shared triumphs, failures, and sacrifices in evocative and often touching prose.
Opikinawasowin: Growing Métis Children was produced in-house in partnership with Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion. Opikinawasowin features original artworks that tell the story of Métis child rearing and development from Leah’s unique artistic view, are deeply influenced by Métis Elders’ teachings and will be accompanied by personal objects of her own experiences. This micro-exhibit is part of the larger project “Power and Privilege in Saskatchewan Museums,” funded through SaskCulture’s Multicultural Initiative’s fund-project stream.
Questions? Call the DCC at 966-8384 or email at dief.centre@usask.ca.
Program begins at 4:45pm followed by light refreshments and free entry to exhibits.
Speakers include:
Leah Marie Dorion, featured artist in "Opikinawasowin"
Dr. Andrew Watson, Assistant Professor, USask History Department
Alastair MacFadden, Director, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Helanna Gessner, Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits Manager, Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Snapshots of Canada, a travelling exhibit created by the Canadian Museum of History and Canada’s History Society, captures 50 moments reflecting this country’s history, from high drama to simple joy. It is accompanied by text in which Canadian writers explore our shared triumphs, failures, and sacrifices in evocative and often touching prose.
Opikinawasowin: Growing Métis Children was produced in-house in partnership with Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion. Opikinawasowin features original artworks that tell the story of Métis child rearing and development from Leah’s unique artistic view, are deeply influenced by Métis Elders’ teachings and will be accompanied by personal objects of her own experiences. This micro-exhibit is part of the larger project “Power and Privilege in Saskatchewan Museums,” funded through SaskCulture’s Multicultural Initiative’s fund-project stream.
Questions? Call the DCC at 966-8384 or email at dief.centre@usask.ca.
2023
Feb 15
4:45 PM
— 7:00 PM
Diefenbaker Canada Centre
101 Diefenbaker Place
Saskatoon SK
S7N 5B8
Cost: Free
Organizer
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible