THE BETTER BRAIN: A BOOK TALK WITH BONNIE J. KAPLAN Join us for an exciting book talk featuring Bonnie J. Kaplan, author of The Better Brain, facilitated by local creative director, Bridget Ryan. As part of our programming for the current exhibit Soil Superheroes, Kaplan will delve into the fascinating connections between soil, food, and brain...
DISCOVER THE PAST: UNCOVER HIDDEN GEMS IN HISTORIC PHOTOS! Join us for a unique journey through time at the Canmore Museum's Member Monday, where we'll be exploring the hidden details in our fascinating archival photo collection. Delve into the backgrounds of these old photos to uncover hidden buildings, vanished landmarks, and intriguing curiosities. Get ready...
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.
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...
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...
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. 🗓...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Wagichibi Îhnuthe: The Dance Regalia of the Îyârhe Nakoda. This exhibit will trace the journey of the Îyârhe Stoney Nakoda as they reclaim the cultural traditions of dance, regalia, and ceremony from the very earliest recorded performance for non-Indigenous guests staying at...
