March 2019
Family Bonds & Belonging
What is family, anyway? Can you pick your family or is it determined by biology? Is family the people you share holidays with? Or, is it more of a feeling? Family Bonds and Belonging honours and interprets the many ideas of family - those of biology, of choice, of association and of place. Through four themes - belonging, growth and change, gatherings and generations - the exhibition celebrates Canadian identity by exploring families and family history, linking past to present…
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For All The Tea in Zhōngguó: Poetry in Two Languages
Date: Sunday, September 29 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre Language: Presented in English and Mandarin Cost: Free (does not include admission to exhibitions) In celebration of the 10th annual Culture Days, the Museum is pleased to host this unique blend of English and Mandarin poetry readings from the new book For All The Tea in Zhōngguó compiled by Rodger Martin. The result of 30 years of writing, the book has two parts, first,…
Find out more »October 2019
Annual Public Meeting: Come Connect with the Museum
Date: Wednesday, October 2 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Andrea & Charles Bronfman Theatre Cost: Free Language: Presented in English The community is invited to join us as we talk about our successes and plan for the future at our Annual Public Meeting. Rob Vineberg, chair of the board of trustees and Marie Chapman, CEO will highlight some of the amazing activities of the last year, including Refuge Canada, acknowledge and thank our donors, followed by a Q&A…
Find out more »Together from Aways: Meet the HFX Wanderers
Date: Tuesday, October 15 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre Language: Presented in English Cost: $10 Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. HFX Wanderers Football Club, Halifax's professional soccer club, burst onto the scene this spring as they embarked on their first-ever season in the Canadian Premier League. Comprised of players both home-grown and from around the world, the Wanderers bring together a range of stories about the newcomer experience. From the many ways…
Find out more »Start Your Night Here: Nocturne at the Museum
Date: Saturday, October 19 Time: 6:00 p.m. - midnight Location: Museum-wide Language: Presented in English Cost: Free The Museum takes part in Nocturne: Art at Night to explore this year’s theme, “Scaffold,” through the lens of immigration and journey. Begin your Nocturne tour at the Museum to discover our inspiring artists and their stunning creations, including two beacon projects: Beacon project artist Margarita Fainshtein presents The Beige Room, a bland conference room that becomes an evolving canvas for the thoughts…
Find out more »Family Fun Day: Diwali
Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Museum-wide Language: Presented in English Cost: Included with Museum Admission Diwali, the Indian “festival of lights” symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is the biggest festival in India and is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists around the world. Families are invited to join us at the Museum to learn more about Diwali and celebrate with us…
Find out more »November 2019
Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian: Lino A. Saputo, Jr.
Date: Wednesday, November 27 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall Language: Presented in English Cost: $100/ticket or $1000/table of 10 The Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian speaker series features well known Canadians, such as Lino A. Saputo, Jr., speaking about their connection to immigration and the important role it plays in our economy, culture and way of life.
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