Museums Manitoba

View of men caulking the tailrace stop logs at the #SevenSisters dam #OnThisDay, Jan 10 in 1931. A tailrace is a water channel below a generating station that carries water (tailwater) away from the generating station. A Stop log is a structure used to control the flow of water.

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@rcmpmb On behalf of all drivers, parents, and loved ones, thank you.

At 11:25pm on Friday, #rcmpmb stopped to help a vehicle stuck in the snowy median at the Perimeter/Centreport & noticed driver showing signs of impairment. 30yo driver blew 270 & 260%. Arrested & charged w Crim Code Operation while Impaired. Vehicle towed & impounded for 60 days.

@SecondNatureMB WOW! Just WOW!

It is bright, it is lit, it has been 2 years since we announced a new name for the Inuit art centre: Qaumajuq ✨ Pronounced KOW-ma-yourk or sometimes HOW-ma-yourk, Qaumajuq means it is bright, it is lit in Inuktitut 🔥 Learn more👉️ wag.ca/about/indigeno… 📸 Lindsay Reid

In case you haven't seen it, in this great interview, Dr. Roland Sawatzky, Curator of History, following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, shares a few pieces from the Museum's vast collections and some of the stories these items tell. @ManitobaMuseum winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Former Brandon resident George Tackaberry received a federal shout-out Wednesday, with Parks Canada recognizing his creation of the Tackaberry skates in 1905 as a “national historic event.” bit.ly/3scjPYv #bdnmb

Interested in attending a heritage sector conference this fall? Consider applying to our Conference Bursary to help cover costs of travel, accommodation, per diem and registration fees. To learn more and to apply: museums.ca/site/bursaries…

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace bit.ly/3B51Y9I

We were saddened by the senseless loss of life and crisis in Saskatchewan and now we've learned of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our most sincere condolences to those who are grieving and our thanks to those who are helping people through it.

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#FunFrankFriday Frank is learning about carpentry today!! 🔨 @MuseumsManitoba

Did you know, raptors were a variety of sizes? Join Anya, our Learning & Engagement Supervisor, to compare Velociraptor and Austroraptor! Learn more in ULTIMATE DINOSAURS! Only at the Manitoba Museum until September 5, 2022. Get your tickets today: ow.ly/MiM750KcZA4

Like many children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. In new Planetarium show, “Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival,” she's presented with the tantalizing question: “What if I told you that there are still dinosaurs among us?” Plan your visit today: ow.ly/7vBv50JxAMi

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CBC Radio 1 has been interviewing interesting museums in Manitoba for their morning show on Sundays with Keisha Paul. Last Sunday they interviewed Jo Bunka from the Winnipegosis Historical Society. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Takeaways from grade 5 students who explored a giant map of Canada's history. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Students at Victory School got to see a very large map of residential schools. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

A map of Canada from an Indigenous view point. indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/forewords/maps/

The application deadline for the NEW Canada Arts & Culture Recovery Program grant is August 2, but it's being allocated on a first come, first served basis so DON'T WAIT to apply.