Residential Schools in Labrador and NF: A Unique History
Date: Oct 14
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Engaging Evening
Our province's experience with Indigenous residential schools is not often included in the national conversation. But almost 2000 children attended six boarding schools in Labrador and an orphanage in St. Anthony from the early 1900s until the last one closed in 1980. Based on her work with the NL Healing and Commemoration project, Andrea Procter will outline the unique history of these colonial institutions and the role of Indigenous leaders in changing the system to create better educational options for their children.
Capcity is limited, get your ticket early to secure your spot. You can reserve your ticket online, at the front desk or by calling visitor services at 757-8000.
Image credit: From Them Days Archive. Bella Winters Voisey Leo with children at Nain boarding school, 1930s: Josasi Fox, Edward Sillett, Marcus __, ”Oma" Freitag, Amos Fox, and Marcus Hunter (courtesy of Them Days)
Events & Programs
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow Tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30–40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
You’re invited to a free public opening reception celebrating three new Art Gallery exhibitions:
- Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works
- Nasim Makaremi Nia: Elbow Room Residency
- Goodnight Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo by Matthew Robin Nye
Enjoy live music, refreshments, and a cash bar (19+) throughout the evening.
Admission: Free to all exhibitions during the event.
To learn more about the exhibitions and featured artists, please visit: