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Unsettling The Grand

Legacies of Settlement in the Grand River Valley, from 1700 to Present Day

Curated by Naomi Smith

Chippewas of Nawash (Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario)

A group of people wearing winter clothing stand together on a ice and snow covered grassy area located in front of Zavitz Hall at the University of Guelph. Several signs are held by the smiling participants and read "Honour The Treaties", "Idle No More Guelph", "Oh Canada, Our Home On Native Land", and "Settlers In Support of IdleNoMore".

Idle No More

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Exhibition installation view featuring a choir dress, a high school uniform plaid kilt and a t-shirt

Call & Response

Querying the Collection | Civic Museum

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Moving Histories exhibit photo. A silent film projector is shown in a green room surrounded by artifacts and cases

Exhibitions

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Photo of a tea set up in the backyard of McCrae House. The table is set for two, with two vintage tea cups, a bowl of fruit, and scones.

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Musings

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History on the Hill

Located in the renovated Loretto Convent, Guelph Civic Museum holds thousands of artifacts that tell Guelph’s story.

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Remembrance

McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier, and author of “In Flanders Fields”.

Lest we forget
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All aboard

Canada’s most photographed locomotive – a 1940s engine and tender – is on display at John Galt Park.

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