Calendar of Events
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September
2009
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Exhibition: "Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821"
Canadian Museum of Civilization
September 11 - September 12 (2010)
Location:
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier, Gatineau (Hull), QC.
Information: Relive an epic chapter of Canada’s history and embark on a remarkable journey with the voyageurs, explorers and the many others who made up the fur trade.
This exhibition retraces the rise and fall of the Montréal-based North West Company, a commercial empire that pushed fur trade routes all the way to the Pacific Ocean. In the end, it laid the foundation for the Canada we know today.
Info: (819) 776-7000; Toll free 1 (800) 555-5621.
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May
2010
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Exhibition: "The Horse"
Canadian Museum of Civilization
May 15 - January 2 (2011)
Location:
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier, Gatineau (Hull), QC.
Information:
From artifacts, models, dioramas and horse art to interactive stations and high-definition videos, this exhibition explores the profound relationship between horses and humans.
Info: (819) 776-7000; Toll free 1 (800) 555-5621.
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September
2010
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Annual General Meeting
Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN)
September 11
--8:30-10:30 a.m.
Location:
Hotel Chéribourg, Mount Orford, QC . The governing board of the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network respectfully requests that delegates from Core Member organizations attend the 2010 Annual General Meeting. At this time several important matters will be put to a general vote, namely: Nomination and election of new QAHN directors; Approval of the 2009-10 financial statements; Appointment of an auditor.
Information: Kindly confirm presence by Friday, July 30. Call 1-877-964-0409 or email: home@qahn.org.
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May
2011
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Exhibition: "Japan"
Canadian Museum of Civilization
May 5 - October 30 (2010)
Location:
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier, Gatineau (Hull), QC.
Information: Japan is world-famous for its electronics, robotics, vehicles, animation, fashion and furniture. This exhibition explores the unexpected links between tradition and modern innovation in Japan. Visitors will see objects ranging from a Samurai armour to painted screens from the historic Edo Period (1603–1867), alongside contemporary, cutting-edge robots, manga (comic books) and anime (animation). Throughout the exhibition visitors will see that many of the innovative Japanese products that are part of everyday life in North America build on ideas and objects that are rooted in Japanese traditions.
Info: (819) 776-7000; Toll free 1 (800) 555-5621.
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