MAKING HER DRESS WORKSHOP

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

As the facilitator dresses two life size mannequins with the Nakoda Sioux style traditional dresses, she integrates storytelling within cultural pedagogy. Workshop themes include historical impacts of settlement, intergenerational trauma, language and communication, beadwork and traditional dress regalia origins, song and dance, rites of passage, addictions, suicide, MMIWG, healthy relationships and parenting, grief, trauma and...

$50.00 – $60.00

MEMBER MONDAY: MINER’S PLAQUE PROJECT

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

MEMBER MONDAY: MINER'S PLAQUE PROJECT Are you curious about what happened to all the Miner's Plaques that once donned the walls of the museum's front desk area? The Miner's Plaque Project has been an ongoing venture for the Canmore Museum team and we've been working to consolidate a comprehensive list of Canmore Miners and creating...

Free

SPOOKS + STORIES AT THE BARRACKS

NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Party at the NWMP Barracks on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. You will get the opportunity to tell a spooky story, make Halloween crafts, play games like the Mystery Feel Box, and more! Kids and adults alike are welcome to come dressed up in their...

Free

CANCELLED – BEADING WORKSHOP WITH TERESA SNOW

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join us for another one on January 14th, 2024. In this workshop, participants learn about the origin of designs, hide and footwear. They aso gain awareness about styles of beadwork; lane stitch, straight beading, loom work, peyote stitch, rope beading, raised beading and skimming. Participants will create a personal beadwork...

$60.00

FREE ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

FREE ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM BOW VALLEY COMMUNITY WEEK 2023 The Canmore Museum is participating in Bow Valley Community Week 2023 to help welcome newcomers, connect with the community, learn about local resources and celebrate the diversity of the wonderful Bow Valley. Are you new to Canmore? Do you want to learn a bit...

MEMBER MONDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN RAG RUG SAMPLE

NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

MEMBER MONDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN RAG RUG SAMPLE We don’t normally encourage forgeries, but we would love for you to get creative or inspired by some of the Finnish Rag Rugs in our collection. Spend the evening learning about the significance of the Finnish community and the sustainable art of rag rug making. If you...

Free – $5

MEMBERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EVENT

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

MEMBERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EVENT Still have some holiday shopping to do? What better place to check off your list than the Canmore Museum Gift Shop! For one day, we will be offering 25% off all regular merchandise to Canmore Museum Members. Come by during museum hours (10:00 - 4:00) to get your exclusive discount, have...

AN EVENING WITH THE STONEY NAKODA ADVISORY CIRCLE

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

Join us at the Canmore Museum for a captivating evening as we delve into the experiences of making our current exhibit, Wagichibi Îhnuthe: Dance Regalia of the Îyârhe Stoney Nakoda. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Stoney Nakoda Advisory Circle, who played a pivotal role in shaping the exhibit. 🗓...

Free

CANCELLED | MEMBER MONDAY: TABLE GAMES + TREATS

NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

CANCELLED This event has been cancelled due to insufficient registration. MEMBER MONDAY: TABLE GAMES + TREATS Indulge your sweet tooth and join us for a delightful afternoon at the historic NWMP Barracks for the Canmore Museum's Annual Cookie Exchange! This festive event, exclusively for our cherished museum members, promises a perfect blend of delectable treats,...

BEADING WORKSHOP WITH TERESA SNOW

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

Join Teresa Snow, exhibiting artist for Wagichibi Îhnuthe: Dance Regalia of the Îyârhe Stoney Nakoda, for this workshop. Participants learn about the origin of designs, hide and footwear. They also gain awareness about styles of beadwork; lane stitch, straight beading, loom work, peyote stitch, rope beading, raised beading and skimming. Participants will create a personal...

Free – $60.00

SOIL SUPERHEROES OPENING BASH

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

Join us for an adventure into the mysterious world beneath our feet at the opening bash of the "Soil Superheroes" exhibit! Geared towards kids and families, this extraordinary event invites participants to unleash their inner superheroes through engaging activities.    🦠EXPLORE our brand new exhibit, Soil Superheroes 🌾MAKE seed balls that will bloom into life...

Free

MEMBER, VOLUNTEER, AND STAFF SOCIAL

Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada

We'd like to invite members and volunteers to the Canmore Museum to see our new exhibit and meet our new staff members. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know one another and enjoy some light refreshments. Please RSVP in the sidebar. This event is open to members and volunteers only.

Free