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THE MANITOBA MUSEUM INSIDER VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1 • SPRING 2014 Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions Now Open In This Issue: Five years ago, the Museum embarked on a journey Diorama Artist Wins Award 2 to develop the most ambitious exhibit in the 28-year The Vault 3 history of the Science Gallery. Manitoba Day 4 Planetarium Schedule 4 Hour of Operation: Tue–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm, Closed Mondays Summer Hours begin May 17 Open daily 10am–5pm Contact: Infoline: (204) 943-3139 Membership: (204) 988-0647 Since Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions opened on decision has a cost both in terms of economic [email protected] March 22, 2014, visitors of all ages have flocked to impacts but also in the ‘social capital’ of the the Science Gallery to learn about threats to the province – how happy people are with your manitobamuseum.ca lake, and what “saving Lake Winnipeg” might choices.” Visit the Science Gallery today and tell actually look like. “It’s not only about improving us – how would you save Lake Winnipeg? As manitobamuseum the lake,” says Scott Young, Manager of Science always, admission to the Science Gallery is included Communication and Visitor Experience. “Every with your Museum membership. WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE OUR PARTNERS MANITOBA STUDENTS REACH FOR THE STARS Students and teachers from the Interlake School Division spent the year engaged in the science DON’T LEAVE HOME and art of spaceflight as part of the Student Spaceflights Experiment Program (SSEP). Student WITHOUT US! artists and scientists designed winning mission patches and experiments as part of the program, which were sent to the International Space Station as part of SSEP Mission 3 Your Manitoba Museum membership grants to ISS. Students were present for the opening of the Black Brant V Rocket exhibit in you access to over 25 science centres across the Science Gallery in September 2013, and shared their designs and hypotheses with Canada. Bring your membership cards with guests in the Boeing Explore Science Zone. Student scientists from Brant Argyle School you when travelling this summer and take returned in January with their classmates and teachers to watch their winning experiment advantage of this terrific benefit! A complete launch into space on the big screen in our auditorium. list of participating institutions can be found at www.mbmuseumfundraising.com/wp/ Congratulations to all of the SSEP participants and winners – we love that you are so membership-3/benefits/. passionate about art, science and space! Mission patch design winners: Abigail Enns (grade 4, Brant Argyle School); Sammy Abas, Nicole Czarnecki, Quin Arsenault and Bret Sveinson (Grade 8, Stony Mountain Elementary/ Middle School) Experiment selected for flight: Will cosmic radiation increase the rate of mutations in yeast’s DNA? Will an antioxidant from green tea decrease the rate of mutations in DNA? Ethan Enns, Avery Good and Ryan Petricig (Grade 5, Brant Argyle School), teacher facilitator: Leslie Nesbitt Fuerst Honourable mention finalists: Algae Growth in Microgravity Hailey Friesen, Jennifer Fossay (Grade 5, Woodlands Elementary), teacher facilitator: Harold Enns and Honey Bee Raw Royal Jelly in Microgravity Grace Goodman, Laura Brad, Alex Chester and Jordan Schott (Grade 6, Woodlands Elementary School), teacher facilitator: Maria Nickel Between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014, Museum members donated over $3,350 to support the Museum in its mission to collect, preserve and share the cultural and natural heritage of Manitoba. Thank you for supporting the work that we do! DIORAMA ARTIST WINS NATIONAL AWARD On April 9, 2014, Diorama Artist Betsy Elk Diorama, to the incredible detail – in Thorsteinson was honoured with the miniature – of the recently completed Canadian Museums Association’s Award Aschkibokahn mini-diorama, Betsy’s for Distinguished Service at a special commitment to authenticity is unparalleled. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ceremony held at the Royal Ontario According to her, that is what makes the Museum in Toronto. dioramas magical. Join us for The Manitoba Museum’s Annual General Meeting – Thursday, Betsy joined The Manitoba Museum Join us in congratulating Betsy on this June 19th at 5:00 pm in the 3rd floor team in 1972, two years after the Museum well-deserved honour, and visit the Museum Library. Please RSVP to 204-988-0647 officially opened. Visitors have come Galleries today to reacquaint yourself with or [email protected] to know and love the dioramas in the her work. Museum Galleries, and Betsy has had a hand in creating almost all of them. From the immersive experience in the Boreal Forest Gallery, to the realism depicted in the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery’s THE VAULT On May 2, We Are All Treaty People, a new exhibit on the history of Treaties in Manitoba, opened in the Discovery Room. commission for Treaty No. 4 Commissioner, illustrate First Nations’ perspectives on power William Christie. relations and the ordering of the world.” The exhibition is based on the idea that the We Are All Treaty People runs until October 26, signing of a Treaty was not the end of a legal 2014, and is located in the Discovery Room, process but the beginning of an ongoing sponsored by TD Group, near the entrance relationship with implications for all Manitobans. of the Museum Galleries. Between 1871 and 1921, First Nations leaders agreed to 11 Treaties. Canada obtained access to First Nations homelands in return for promises to provide for the well-being of First The exhibition is based Nations people and communities. In the case on the idea that the signing of the Treaties between the Queen in right of of a Treaty was not the end Canada and Canadian First Nations, they are both a contract and a covenant. The exhibit of a legal process but the brings these two perspectives together. beginning of an ongoing In every case, the Treaty medals or documents relationship with implications signifying Royal contractual obligations have been matched with pipes and pipe bags for all Manitobans. signifying the First Nations’ commitment to the Treaty as a sacred undertaking meant to Cree Pipe Bag, early-1800s (H4-0-734). This last forever. “It is unusual for a museum to display “octopus” pipe bag, beaded on navy wool, is the oldest sacred artefacts like these pipes and pipe bags, but example of beading on display in the exhibit. without them we would have failed to represent First Nations agency and understandings,” says A collaboration with the Treaty Relations Maureen Matthews, Curator of Ethnology, who Commission of Manitoba and its Commissioner is responsible for this exhibit. “We have James Wilson, this is the first time visitors will collaborated with Treaty Relations Commission, be able to see almost every Manitoba Treaty consulted with the AMC Elders Council and medal including the medal given by Lord feasted the artefacts in advance of this exhibit. Selkirk to Chief Peguis in 1812, and original The beaded pipe bags bring women into the story medals for Treaties No. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Treaty 4 Selkirk George III Medal, 1817 (H8-6-4). Given by of Treaties and we have built on that theme with medals from Manitoba are rare, but we do the Fifth Lord Selkirk to Chief Peguis on the occasion two art works by Pat Ningewance Nadeau, which have on display the original 1875 parchment of the signing of the Treaty with five First Nations Chiefs. PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE Until May 16 Mondays: CLOSED Tuesday through Friday: Visit the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in 2:30 – Back to the Moon for Good Morden, MB and take advantage of these exclusive Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays: 11:30, 2:00 – One World, One Sky: offers for Manitoba Museum members. Big Bird’s Adventure 1:00, 3:00 – Back to the Moon for Good • Save 30% on one-day Fossil Dig Tours and VIP Museum Tours* + 4:00 – Wonders of the Universe • Save 10% on one-day admission and on gift shop purchases* May 17–June 29 * Must show valid Manitoba Museum membership card to receive discount + Monday through Friday: Must book in advance by calling (204) 822 3406 2:30 – Wonders of the Universe For more information on the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, 3:30 – Back to the Moon for Good visit www.discoverfossils.com. Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 – One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 12:00, 2:00 – Back to the Moon for Good Celebrate Manitoba 4:00 – Wonders of the Universe Day with us! Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 11am–5pm for a day of celebration and fun including: • Free admission to Museum Galleries, Science Galleries and Planetarium • Cake-itoba: The Great Manitoba Day Cake-off! • Three-time paralympic medallist Jared Funk Wonders of the Universe (wheelchair rugby) • Three-time provincial curling champion Reid Carruthers • Heritage fair, costumed interpreters and crafts in Alloway Hall presented by: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure The Manitoba Museum is a charitable, non-profit organization. Membership is the simplest way to enjoy the history-, science-, and space-themed learning experiences the Museum offers all year long. By purchasing a Manitoba Museum membership, you are supporting the Museum in its mission to collect, research, preserve and share the stories of our province..