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June 2021 Newsletter 
June is National Indigenous History Month

When community members enter a museum, they look to staff as the trusted authorities on the collections we care for.

The Collingwood Museum cares for a collection of Indigenous cultural objects that we know very little about. Items within this collection are the most asked-about in the exhibit gallery and often have the least documentation as they were among the first donations to the Collingwood Museum’s predecessor, the Huron Institute, between 1904 and 1964.

Documentation of these early collections was very different than the standards used today. Objects from across the county and around the world found their way into the collection accompanied by very little information.

In honour of National Indigenous Month, we will be featuring items from the Museum’s Indigenous Collection on our Facebook page. Our hope is by sharing our lack of knowledge we will learn more about the cultures, communities, families, and experiences they represent. Through open dialogue and collaboration, we are committed to ensuring respectful and appropriate cultural heritage management and repatriation.

Collingwood Museum Collection, X976.414.1a

Summer Activity Kits

Take home the fun of our children's programs this summer! We're offering new activity kit themes every other week in July and August. Designed for children ages 6-12, these heritage-inspired kits include craft materials, activity suggestions, and a surprise from the Museum gift shop.

Kits are available by a suggested donation of $10. Quantities are limited and kits are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Starting June 28, orders can be placed for curbside pick-up by calling 705-445-4811 Ext. 7211.

We'll miss our regular children's programs this summer, but we cannot wait to see what participants create with these activity kits!

Stay tuned to the Museum website and Facebook page for more information! 
Stories from Another Day 
Here's the face behind the podcast! Meet Ken Maher, a museum volunteer and the host of our new podcast, Stories from Another Day. Every two weeks, Ken tells captivating stories from Collingwood's history.
 
Stay tuned for a new episode coming Tuesday, June 8 and listen to previous episodes on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/cwoodstories
 
Gift Shop Features
Get ready to celebrate Canada Day! The Museum gift shop has a wonderful selection of Canadian-themed games, trivia, stories and more. Call 705-445-4811 Ext. 7211 to arrange for curbside pick-up of any gift shop items. 

This That & Everything Canada Game - $19.95
Professor Noggins Geography of Canada - $9.95
Canada-Opoly - $34.95
Canada For Kids: 1000 Awesome Facts - $19.95
Canada’s 150 Most Famous Great Lakes Shipwrecks - $19.95

Receive a 20% discount on select gift shop purchases with your museum membership discount (some exceptions may apply). 

On the Land We Love

The Town of Collingwood presents On The Land We Love - a multi-week celebration of where we live, the land we enjoy, and the people around us. Taking place June 5th – July 21st, On The Land We Love is a way to get active outdoors (socially distanced) and learn about each other in our community through virtual and interactive experiences. 

Visit collingwood.ca/ontheland to learn more and register for workshops! 

The Collingwood Museum will be permitted to reopen to the public in Step 3 of the province’s Reopening Ontario framework. Until this time, we continue to offer curbside pick-up of gift shop items and activity kits by appointment. Staff are available to receive inquiries by phone or email Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 705-445-4811 Ext. 7211 or museum@collingwood.ca.
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