Events
Military Lecture: Endgame: The Secret Force 136 by Catherine Little
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCatherine Little explores contributions of early Canadian-born Chinese to Canada’s Second World War efforts and the sacrifices its members made to show their loyalty to a country that had utterly disregarded them. Doors open at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:00, followed by a question period. Endgame: The Secret Force 136 is presented by…
Welcoming Week: Floral Folklore and Pressed Wildflower Art by Nimra Bandukwala
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Civic Museum warmly WELCOMES all to an inspiring exploration of local ecology, folklore, and creativity! Led by Nimra Bandukwala, this free workshop offers a unique blend of learning, storytelling,…
City of Guelph 2024 Artist-in-Residence Tracey-Mae Chambers: #HopeAndHealingCanada
Shelldale Family Gateway 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCity of Guelph’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Tracey-Mae Chambers, will present an artist talk and single-day exhibition of the community weavings created throughout the residency, during Culture Days on Sunday, September 22. Join Tracey-Mae at Shelldale Family Gateway between 1 and 4 p.m., with an artist talk at 2 p.m. to learn about her #HopeAndHealingCanada project that…
Fourth Friday: Joni Nehrita
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. If weather permits, enjoy music on the patio! This Fourth Friday we celebrate Culture Days, the opening of new feature exhibitions - "Art as We Are: Creative Community…
Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe history of a society or an individual can be told through textiles, and these narratives may not be present in other historical records. The only trace of a life lived may be found on an embroidered piece of cloth. Embroidery has enormous cultural significance being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and…
Stitch in Public Day
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Canadian Embroiders' Guild celebrates needle arts by encouraging a Stitch-In-Public Day in September each year. Join Mary Kroetsch to learn and explore how to stitch on paper or bring…
Truth & Reconciliation After-School Event
It is one thing to mourn the loss of children to residential schools, but how do we honour these children? How do we bring balance to the lives of survivors…
Roots to Reconciliation: Songs and Stories with Rene Meshake
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, for a profound and reflective event led by Rene Meshake, an esteemed Anishinaabe elder, visual…
