MOVIE NIGHT! Monday, September 13th at 6:00 pm...

Screening of SFU Tla’amin Field School – Summer 2008

36.34 minutes, Documentary Film, General

Presented by the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives

The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives invites you to attend a screening of the documentary film “SFU Tla’amin Field School – Summer 2008”on Monday, September 13^th at 6:00 pm. Working on the beautiful British Columbia coast within the Tla’amin First Nation’s traditional territory, SFU archaeologists and Tla’amin community members uncover some of the fascinating history of this people and this land. Learn more about community-bridging and collaborative partnerships as Archaeologists and First Nations work together on this project. The film also looks at the effect of logging on archaeological sites in the region, clam gardens and other inter-tidal features of the area, and traditional herring fishery and conservation. Meet the director of the film, Dr. Barbara Winter and one of the project directors, Dr. John Welch. Both will be in attendance and available for questions and discussion after the screening.

Barbara Winter is the director of the SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology with research interests in museology, visual archaeology, video and new media, artifact conservation, ethnology and ethnoarchaeology, heritage legislation and issues in the curation of archaeological and ethnological collections. Dr. Winter explores ways to enhance exhibits in the museum gallery with new media, and creates complex award winning websites and short videos on various topics in archaeology, ethnology and forensics.

John Welch is an anthropologist and social archaeologist with research and policy interests grounded in broad questions about how communities develop, employ, and sustain environmental and cultural conservation precepts and practices. In pursuit of indigenous heritage stewardship, Dr. Welch facilitates partnerships that formalize and advance community agendas to explore what archaeology can do - how archaeological sites, methods, perspectives, and data can enhance land and place histories, stewardship practices, Indigenous community capacities, wellness, education, and intercultural reconciliation.

Seats here at the museum are limited so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. We are located at 716 Winn Road, right across from the Post Office in lower Gibsons. For more information about the event, contact us at 604-886-8232. To learn more about the project, check out the award winning website:

http://www.sliammonfirstnation.com/archaeology/index.html

"...Sew Like Your Mother" and so much more!

We’ve had a busy summer so far with new staff, new exhibits, some exciting community collaborations, and a whole lot of curious visitors!

In conjunction with the upcoming 2010 Fibre Arts Festival (August 19^th-21^st), we collaborated with Alaina Russell of Carola’s Quilt Shop to create our new temporary exhibit. Alaina loaned us a portion of her collection and we now have a FABULOUS display of 26 toy sewing machines, in mint condition, dating from 1910 up to the 1970’s, along with some beautiful featherweights, treadle and hand-operated machines. The oldest machine on display was manufactured in 1886 - 124 years later and it still works.






The opening reception for "...Sew Like Your Mother" will be this Saturday, August 14^th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Join us for some lemonade and a lively chat with the collector!

Yesterday we had the Summer Reading Club come from the Gibsons Public Library for a scavenger hunt. The kids, ages 4 to 10, wandered through the museum in search of certain artifacts, historical names, and other hidden treasures. It also happened to be Super Hero Dress-Up Day so our Summer Assistant, Devon, dressed as Super Girl and had fun helping the kids find clues, spell words, and learn about the museum in the process.

Before flying off to save the day, she took some time to pose with some of the staff and sign autographs – thanks Super Girl!!

Earlier this month, Sherry Cooper dropped off a painting, “Orchard Ghosts”, to hang in our Gift Shop for the duration of the Coastal Lives Exhibit at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. The theme of her show is pioneer life, circa 1886, with a focus on the Hjorthoy family of Gambier Island and their apple orchard. Next time you’re in G-town, drop by GPAG and check out the show, then walk on over to the museum for the finale piece, “Orchard Ghosts”.

Look for our booth at the upcoming Salmon and Ocean’s Day on September 11^th and at the New Moon Festival on September 24^th. We will have some interesting and informative on-site displays at both events.

Also, coming up on October 2^nd, we will be having our Community Oral History Workshop. This will be a one-day workshop that will take place at Christenson Village in their Activity Room. I will post more info as we get organized but the date is confirmed so check back soon!