More than 40 Montreal teenagers will raise their voices in Gatineau to sensitize their peers to the plight of young people facing racism, genocide and anti-Semitism. Young Actors for Young Audiences bring their acclaimed production of No More Raisins, No More Almonds: Children's Ghetto Songs to the Canadian Museum of Civilization on March 29 and 30.
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On Sunday March 25, the Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to try your hand at the loom with tapestry artist Thoma Ewen in the magnificent setting of the Grand Hall. Ewen's workshop will give you and your family a hands-on introduction to this textile art, and together, you will create a small tapestry to take home.
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In conjunction with Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942-1944), the Canadian War Museum is offering the last of its popular Walk & Talk expert tours for this exhibition. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour the exhibition with Dr. Jeff Noakes, the War Museum's Second World War historian.
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Glenn Gould was one of the most celebrated Canadians of his generation, a classical pianist renowned internationally for his musical genius and his unconventional style. This year, on the 75th anniversary of his birth, Gould's remarkable story will be told in a major exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in partnership with Library and Archives Canada.
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On March 10 and 11, there will be a lot to discover about the exciting world of toys in a series of activities at the Canadian Children's Museum, located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. In the Studio, learn how to bring a puppet to life and create your own finger puppet, a toy you can use to tell a story and entertain your friends.
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On March 10 and 11, meet Canadian artisans during a stroll through the Canada Hall, in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Artisans will demonstrate their specialized traditional techniques in the area of the Canada Hall that is historically related to their craft.
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The Canadian Museum of Civilization, in partnership with Aroha Fine Arts, presents an evening of dancing that will allow you to explore the complexity and beauty of Kathak during the Moghul era. Six dancers will perform this unique blend of North Indian and Persian artistry.
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The Canadian War Museum marked an important milestone today by celebrating the arrival of its one-millionth visitor since the new museum opened in Ottawa on May 8, 2005. A surprised Chris Hanson was greeted by music, media and Museum staff upon his arrival this morning. The Museum then released a special commemorative booklet, Reflections on the Canadian War Museum.
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The Canadian Postal Museum is please to present a free screening of Il Postino at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 22 in the Theatre of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Il Postino is a 1994 Italian language film directed by Michael Radford.
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Lifelong Learners is a program for adults, which was developed as part of the Canadian War Museum's (CWM) Building Knowledge series. Participants receive privileged access to the experts and the exhibitions during a full-day workshop.
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The Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) is adding an important instalment of Black history to its permanent exhibitions by showcasing a one-room Prairie schoolhouse founded by former slaves and their descendants in Amber Valley, Alberta.
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On January 20 and 21, come to the Canadian Children's Museum, located inside the Canadian Museum of Civilization, to learn about the kimono - a traditional robe worn in Japan on special occasions such as the New Year.
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