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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Calgary Herald
Sacred Siksika ribstones are back in Alberta from Canadian Museum of History
Article content An important ceremonial object was handed over to the Siksika First Nation on Friday in what the Indigenous community calls a 'profound act of justice and reconciliation.' Article content The items returned to the community were Ribstone artifacts, which had been held in the Canadian Museum of History for over 100 years. Article content Article content Ribstones are skeletal objects of the bison, which is venerated in Indigenous cultures as a staff of life, a source of abundance, and as entities creating balance in the natural world. Article content Article content The repatriation of these objects was overseen by the Soyohpawahko Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, which ensured the safe return of the artifacts to Indigenous land. The event was punctuated by presentations, a traditional ceremony and various cultural performances. Article content Article content 'The return of the Siksika Nation Ribstone marks the restoration of a sacred artifact—etched with ancestral prayers—to its rightful place,' said Shannon Bear Chief, general manager of the historical park. Article content 'This is more than repatriation; it is the reclamation of identity, sovereignty, and spiritual strength.' Article content Objects such as ribstones were usually placed in locations of symbolic importance to the community, and many would visit the sites to offer prayers and conduct ceremonies. Article content Access to these places was severed after Indigenous communities were confined to their reserves in the late 19th century, said Jack Ives, anthropology professor at the University of Alberta, who is a former provincial archaeologist behind the push to repatriate ceremonial objects to Indigenous bodies. Article content Their culture was further assailed by the advent of residential schools and policies such as the Sixties Scoop, which drove Indigenous people away from their traditional practices.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Shining a spotlight on popular music in Canada
GATINEAU, QC, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - No need to be decked out in your favourite retro outfit to experience the music of the '60s, '70s and '80s — music that has brought people together, expressed inner worlds, and challenged the status quo, and that remains, in many ways, the soundtrack of our lives. Turn up the volume on your radio and visit Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the '60s, '70s, and '80s, the first-ever exhibition about popular music produced by the Canadian Museum of History! Opening on June 6, 2025, this exciting new exhibition explores the era in which Canada's popular music came of age. From iconic singer-songwriters, to stadium-filling acts, to bold trendsetters, Retro looks at how musicians and listeners experimented, innovated, and sparked new forms of creative expression. "Music has always been a mirror of Canadian life — its struggles, its triumphs, and its diversity — and culture is often our best ambassador," said Caroline Dromaguet, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History. " Retro highlights and celebrates the influence of Canadian artists who helped define generations, sparked conversations, challenged norms, and united communities. At a time when Canadians are reflecting on who we are and what unites us, this exhibition is a powerful reminder of the role music plays in shaping our shared identity." Bottom of Form Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the '60s, '70s and '80s is developed by the Canadian Museum of History and presented by Power Corporation of Canada. It features more than 160 objects, more than 100 song clips, a rich variety of photographs, 8 interactive elements, and nearly 40 audiovisual components, including multimedia productions. Iconic objects include Robbie Robertson's Gibson guitar, Céline Dion's Eurovision outfit, Randy Bachman's handmade guitar, Geddy Lee's Rickenbacker doubleneck guitar, and the wedding dress worn by k.d. lang at the 1985 JUNO Awards. Visitors will also discover handwritten lyrics by Bruce Cockburn, a typewriter used by Leonard Cohen in the 1980s, a drumskin hand-painted by the Cowboy Junkies, and a self-portrait by Joni Mitchell. Striking visuals, photographs, memorabilia, and a few surprises — such as notepaper from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In for Peace — complement stories of artistry and collaboration. More than 100 influential artists are featured, including Neil Young, Robert Charlebois, Harmonium, BTO, Rush, and Daniel Lanois. Popular music became an explosive cultural force during these three decades. Examining how music can be social, personal and political — often all at the same time — Retro transports visitors to different times and places, and shines a new light on this formative era and its enduring impact. "At Power Corporation of Canada, we believe that supporting the arts means investing in the spirit of our communities," said Paul C. Genest, Senior Vice-President at Power Corporation of Canada. "We are proud to partner with the Canadian Museum of History to bring Retro to life — a vibrant and timely celebration of the voices, sounds, and stories that have helped shape Canada's cultural identity. Music has long been a powerful force for connection, expression, and change, and this exhibition pays tribute to the artists whose work continues to resonate across generations." To complement the exhibition, a slate of in-gallery and other programming is being developed. A souvenir catalogue for the exhibition has also been produced and is available through the Museum's Gift Shop, both on site and online. The exhibition will be on view from June 6, 2025 to January 18, 2026. Located on the shores of the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec, the Canadian Museum of History welcomes over 1.2 million visitors each year. The Museum's principal role is to enhance Canadians' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped Canada's history and identity, as well as to enhance Canadians' awareness of world history and cultures. send us an email.
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- MEDIA PREVIEW ADVISORY : NEW CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY EXHIBITION
Be one of the first to explore the enduring influence of popular music as you journey through different places and eras. GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: Media preview of the exhibition Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the '60s, '70s and '80s WHERE: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Special Exhibitions Corridor WHEN: Thursday June 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. WHO: Speak to members of the exhibition team and special guests: Judith Klassen, Curator, Music and Performing Arts, Canadian Museum of History Erin Poulton, Creative Development Specialist, Canadian Museum of History Laura Sanchini, Manager, History and Cultural Expression, Canadian Museum of History David Dufour, a.k.a. D-Track, Gatineau-based hip-hop artist Unable to attend the media preview? Join us for the exhibition opening at 7 p.m. Event highlights include: Official opening of the exhibition with host Mitsou Gélinas A live band that will have you up and dancing Sing your heart out with some Canadian karaoke Immortalize your evening at our "classic" 1980s-era photo booth CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 100 Laurier Street Gatineau QC K1A 0M8 819-776-7000 | 1-800-555-5621 SOURCE Canadian Museum of History Stéphanie Verner, Senior Media Relations and Communications Officer, Canadian Museum of History, Telephone: 819-776-7169, [email protected]
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
MEDIA PREVIEW ADVISORY : NEW CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY EXHIBITION
Be one of the first to explore the enduring influence of popular music as you journey through different places and eras. GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: Media preview of the exhibition Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the '60s, '70s and '80s WHERE: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Special Exhibitions Corridor WHEN: Thursday June 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. WHO: Speak to members of the exhibition team and special guests: Judith Klassen, Curator, Music and Performing Arts, Canadian Museum of History Erin Poulton, Creative Development Specialist, Canadian Museum of History Laura Sanchini, Manager, History and Cultural Expression, Canadian Museum of History David Dufour, a.k.a. D-Track, Gatineau-based hip-hop artist Unable to attend the media preview? Join us for the exhibition opening at 7 p.m. Event highlights include: Official opening of the exhibition with host Mitsou Gélinas A live band that will have you up and dancing Sing your heart out with some Canadian karaoke Immortalize your evening at our "classic" 1980s-era photo booth CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 100 Laurier Street Gatineau QC K1A 0M8 819-776-7000 | 1-800-555-5621 SOURCE Canadian Museum of History
CBC
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Check out Lego versions of Canada's nature and history museums
Social Sharing When an Ottawa Lego hobbyist wanted to build a faithful scaled-down version of the Canadian Museum of History, he wasn't content with using Google Maps alone. Bruno Di Lalla reached out to the Gatineau, Que., museum asking if they could share the building plans. Instead, the museum encouraged him to reach out to its famed architect Douglas Cardinal. To his surprise, Cardinal sent him 80 pages of plans to get him started on building his reproduction, which is partially on display at a new Ottawa event this weekend. Di Lalla said his interest in the building's design made him want to tackle the project. "I had my eyes on this building just because I love the architecture, but also it's just the curves and trying to show people that it is possible to build things that are curved out of what is more traditionally square bricks," he said. Di Lalla is part of a local club called ParLUGment — LUG being short for Lego Users Group. He's one of a few local Ottawa Lego builders whose original creations will be featured at a sold-out Brick Expo, which organizers are calling the city's first dedicated Lego show, at Bell High School this weekend. In total, the history museum took 1,000 hours, over 100,000 pieces, a lot of trial and error and a few very long nights, Di Lalla said. He is only displaying the main entrance and Grand Hall this weekend because setting up the full thing takes about 30 hours. The effort paid off when Di Lalla had the chance to show Cardinal his Lego version of the museum, both at his basement and at an event celebrating Cardinal's 90th birthday. "He was really fond of it. I think we were both kind of touched … him seeing someone building a creation of his own, and me having him observe what I did and seeing that it aligned with what he had created," he said. The nature museum Di Lalla is not the only Ottawa Lego builder who tried their hand at a replica of a national museum. Jason Allemann and his partner Kristal Dubois started building a model of downtown Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature in 2023. The two used a 3D virtual tour of the museum to help create their own version. "It's just one of our favourite museums in the city, and it's actually such an interesting building architecturally," he said, referring to the original castle-like structure that opened in 1913 paired with the signature glass tower from 2010. Allemann and Dubois have been building custom Lego models since 2014 under the moniker of JK Brickworks. For the two of them, building Lego models allows them to put their different strengths to good use. "I enjoy the problem solving aspect of Lego, but Kristal is much more creative than I am, so I think it works really well as a couple because I often get her input on the more creative aspects of it," Allemann said. Allemann said the next project he's thinking of tackling is a section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, complete with skaters and a BeaverTails hut on the side.
