The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

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🚨 EXHIBITION CLOSING SOON 🚨 Time is running out to check out Digital Voices! ⌛ Presented in partnership with the City of Calgary's Indigenous Public Art Program, don't miss this exhibition of digital artwork by local Indigenous artists! ✨ 🔗 theconfluence.ca/exhibits

Eight winners will be selected for publication online and in-print at The Confluence Winning writers will receive a $50 honorarium and be celebrated in an in-person reading event. Simultaneous submissions are not accepted. Contest closes January 3, 2025. 🔗theconfluence.ca/poetry

🚨Attention Calgary writers! 🚨 The Confluence is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Chinook Poetry Contest! ❄️ Coinciding with Chinook Blast 2025, we want to publish local Calgarian literature about southern Alberta in the wintertime! ☃️ 👉 Learn more: theconfluence.ca/poetry

Métis Week is Nov 12-18. Honour the significant role the community has played in #yyc at our opening ceremonies - Nov. 12, 12pm at Old City Hall + don't miss the free exhibition on Louis Riel at @confluence_yyc on Nov 15, 11am-4pm. ➡️theconfluence.ca/events/reveali…

If you haven’t visited in a while or if you’ve never been here before, now’s the time! Come for a dose of nostalgia and check out the exhibits that put the Fort Calgary Interpretive Centre on the map in the 90s. 👉 Plan your visit today at theconfluence.ca/visit

These exhibits were built between 1995-97, approx. 30 yrs ago! 😱 Artifacts from these exhibits will be carefully removed and safely stored prior to construction and many will be used in future exhibits and programs. (🧵3/4)

Exciting changes are coming to the exhibits at The Confluence! ✨ Starting mid-November, we will begin Phase 1 of exhibit redevelopment, which will affect the first eight exhibits and make room for the new permanent exhibit Ki’pait’apiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life). (🧵1/4)

🎨 When digital technology merges with traditional art in Mohkinstsis, what’s the outcome? 💻 An impactful new art exhibit at The Confluence (@confluence_yyc) celebrates contemporary local Indigenous artists, deeply rooted in traditional teachings, protocols, and art forms.

“We teach through the perspectives of many different groups, including the NWMP and Indigenous Peoples. I believe that helps kids gain empathy and understand how truly complex our history is here.” 🍎Read about our school programs in the latest article: theconfluence.ca/articles

In this beginner’s workshop, Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading and teach you to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. All materials are supplied and yours to take home. 🔗theconfluence.ca/events/beading…

Hey Trekkies🖖! We're showing the Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 pm. 🎟️Get tickets today: theconfluence.ca/movies Tickets are $12 and include a free popcorn🍿. Additional snacks and beverages, including alcohol, are available for purchase🍺.

🍁Wool and Warmth is happening next Wednesday, Nov. 6🍁 Bring your current crafting project and cozy up with us for a evening of handicrafts and conversation. 🧵 Only $10 per a person (plus fees), you can register for any upcoming sessions via theconfluence.ca/upcoming-events

Between screenings, there will be short discussions and Q&As with filmmakers and local experts, as well as a market and performances. Don't miss out on the change-making three day festival! Learn more about the Calgary Justice Film Festival: justicefilmfestival.ca

Explore 21 films that explore social, environmental, and economic justice issues that impact all of us as individuals, Canadians, and global citizens. CJFF 2024 is happening on Nov. 21-23 at The Confluence. Tickets are free, but register to ensure a seat: theconfluence.ca/cjff-2024

The hills are alive 🎶 Get the family together for this classic, heartwarming music. The Sound of Music is playing in the Burnswest Theatre on Saturday, Nov.9 at 6:30 pm.🍿Tickets are $12 (plus fees) and include a free popcorn. 🎟️Get tickets: theconfluence.ca/movies.

Happy Halloween🎃! Here's a wrap up of some of our more ghastly events this month. From ghost stories to true crime, we had a great scary season with you! 👻

THIS WEEKEND drop-in for a Guided Exhibit Tour of The Confluence💡 Can't make it this week? We're also running this tour on Nov. 9, 16 & 30. 🔗Register: theconfluence.ca/events/guided-…

📢 We're hiring! 📢 We are seeking Youth Programs Facilitators for evening & overnight programs at The Confluence! This role will lead programming for youth groups offering a fun & educational environment while learning about local history. 👉 Apply at theconfluence.ca/careers