Loves it no matter what!

A round porthole-style window looks out into the Narrows of St. John’s harbour. In the foreground, a multi-story building, backlit by the bright lights from ships in the harbour. A heavy fog is rolling in.

Up before sunrise today so I opened the blinds and watched a bank of fog roll in as the sky got lighter & lighter. This city was my home for 8 years during grad school and I’ve missed it!

This is an excellent thread outlining the cuts and impacts to Canadian cultural heritage by the current Liberal government.

Does anyone know of any articles focussed on the issue of public access to museum collections databases and AI? I’ve got some concerns as we work towards launching a public portal. OR if you work at a museum and some of your collection is available online, what are you doing about it? #museums

Is that what’s sometimes referred to as “funeral potatoes”? Because that casserole is delicious!

We’ve extended the deadline until November 14th, please share!

A museum display featuring a glyptodont and giant sloth on a platform. Behind them is a blank wall waiting for its new mural. To the right, a red curtain hides a school programming space. To the left, an inukshuk leads to the next gallery.

Thought you might enjoy the glyptodont and giant sloth paired together in our Earth History gallery @manitobamuseum.bsky.social

An exciting job opportunity at the Manitoba Museum! Please share widely, but note that this position is for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates only!

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NEW: Indigenous Research Grant, 2025-2026 | The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada The latest news from the Archive of the Jesuits in Canada. Get updates on the latest exhibitions, blogs, press releases, and videos today.

The Jesuit Archives are offering a new $2500 grant focused on Indigenous researchers investigating Indigenous topics. This is a very rich archive with much Indigenous language material. archivesjesuites.ca/en/indigenou...

Interactive Exhibit Lets Kids Figure Out How To Manage Budget Shortfall That Will Otherwise Shutter Museum

Interactive Exhibit Lets Kids Figure Out How To Manage Budget Shortfall That Will Otherwise Shutter Museum theonion.com/interac...

CTV National News: Concerns grow over future of Hudson’s Bay artifacts amid possible auction CTV’s Alex Karpa reports on the controversy surrounding thousands of historic Hudson’s Bay artifacts, as First Nations call for them to remain in public hands.

Museums and archives play such an important role, I’m hoping that this latest HBC news brings more awareness to this. Maybe it’ll also convince folks that appropriate funding for these institutions is crucial for their survival!

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Hudson's Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists Manitoba archivists caring for hundreds of thousands of Hudson's Bay artifacts are hopeful the company's most prized possession will wind up in public hands and it's possible they have just

More from my colleagues and I regarding the HBC news:

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I’ve been fielding a lot of concerned calls/emails from folks regarding the HBC Museum Collection @manitobamuseum.bsky.social so I blogged about it to ease some concerns!

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Ours does, so far we’ve had Boston Pizza a few times, a cookie day (so not really a hot lunch but a fun treat), and recently IHOP. McDonald’s might have been in there too…

Voting during the Jets game was a very smart move, no lineup!

Just Waters is extending the application deadline for the Research Associate position until April 4, 2025. Check out chrr.info/about/employment-and-internship-opportunities/ for more info!

Lots of media requests today, but when a company like the HBC is in decline folks are reaching out to gain some historical insight! My voice will be tired by the end of the day…

One of mine is specifically obsessed with McDonald’s fries. We also wonder if that was his street treat too…

New exhibit showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk Nation | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

A new exhibit has just opened at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.

It showcases the history and culture of the Nuxalk First Nation from Bella Coola, B.C.

A paperback novel with a shiny red cover sits on a beige couch. The title, Bad Cree, is written in big white letters. Underneath in smaller black font are some Cree syllabics and the words “a novel”. A thin black line like a wire runs the width of the book near the bottom and three black crows sit on it. The author’s name, Jessica Johns, is in yellow under the crows.

Read this on my flight home last night. An incredible page-turner but also filled with love and family connection. I highly recommend it if you’re on the hunt for a good read!

An exhibit case featuring Helen Housty’s belongings. Helen high-ranking Heiltsuk woman who married Nuxalk man Sam Schooner. A woven hat with painted form line artwork sits atop a mount that is nearly invisible, making the hat appear to be floating in the case. Next to it is a carved talking stick. To the left you can see the edge of a woven blanket.

Inside MOAs great hall, surrounded by incredible carved totem poles, a large group of people have gathered to listen to Clyde Tallio, co-curator of the new exhibition.

Two belongings from the HBC collection are part of the beautiful Nuxalk exhibition at MOA, and I was honoured to attend an incredible day of celebration for the opening. I love this part of my job.

Nothing says happy Valentine’s Day like a shingles diagnosis. Ouch.

Six beautiful birch bark bitings are laid out on a bright white light table to bring out the designs. The birchbark squares look orange and have intricate floral designs, all made by the artists teeth, that appear as brighter yellow when the light shines behind them.

Got things all set up for the Collections for Community access event on Sunday. I’m very excited to spend time with the birch bark bitings using this lovely light table. Registration is full, but we’ll offer another session again in the future!

Sorting through some provenance issues and the old timey “let’s trade” agreements between museums in the early 20th century is frustrating as f. #museums #provenance #TreatsRequired

Begging Winnipeggers to get snow tires and learn how to drive in winter. All of my possible routes to downtown were plagued with accidents and massive back ups.

A woman is very bundled up in a light purple jacket, and face covering with only her eyes and bridge of her nose peeking out. Behind her is a lot of snow, and crisp winter morning light.

Today’s run was a chilly one, with a windchill that makes it feel like -30, but invigorating! Stay warm fellow Winnipeggers!

2024 was a busy year at work, just did my final monthly tally and I responded to 188 public inquiries, 169 professional inquiries, gave 11 tours, and facilitated 37 collections visits for community members/artists/researchers. All this on top of my regular curatorial & collections mgmt duties.

Add chopped green onions, salt, and cracked pepper. No idea why, but my family has this as a side dish at both thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s delicious!

A large open room with white walls and curved ceiling panels, filled with round tables full of people beading together, sharing stories, and having a good time!

The Bead-a-thon at Manitoba Museum is incredible. So many people, so many beads, all good vibes! There’s still time to check it out, on until 3pm!

Looking for something fun to do on Sunday to avoid the Sunday scaries? Come to the bead-a-thon!

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