Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Date: Jun 21
10:00 am
- 9:00 pm
Where: Everywhere
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at The Rooms
The Rooms celebrates the rich and diverse voices, experiences and histories of Inuit, Innu and Mi’kmaq and 9000 years of Indigenous Peoples in this place – today and every day.
All Day:
Free admission to all exhibitions!
Self-guided family activities in the Level 4 museum exhibition: This Place: Our Lives on Land and Sea.
Celebrate Indigenous traditions and skills - make Inuit snow goggles and play string games; learn about Innu tea dolls; and try your hand at a Mi’kmaq game of Waltes.
Here to Stay film screening (episode 1) on loop in theatre.
Jessica Brown, an esteemed award-winning Nunatsiavut Inuk filmmaker, is based in St. John's, NL. She takes pride in being the owner of Ujarak Media and is at the forefront of creating groundbreaking content that showcases the rich diversity and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities. As the Founder and CEO of the Northern Film Initiative, she actively works towards providing platforms and opportunities for Indigenous voices to be heard and celebrated. More: Ujarak Media
Time: 12 pm
Celebrate with Kilautiup Songuning-Strength of the Drum. Performance outdoors in the Fortis Courtyard (note: if weather is not suitable, the performance will move to Level 3 atrium).
Featuring drumming, singing and dancing, Kilautiup Songuning, in Inuktitut means, “Strength of the Drum”. Kilautiup Songuning has performed nationally and internationally on many occasions. The group features Solomon Semigak, Inuit Drum Dancer and Singer from Makkovik, Nunatsiavut; Sophie Angnatok, Lead Singer and Lead Inuit Throat-Singer/Drum Dancer/Speaker, from Nain, Nunatsiavut; Stanley Nochasak, Lead Drum Dancer / Speaker from Nain, Nunatsiavut; and Ashley Dicker, Throat-Singer/Drum Dancer from Nain, Nunatsiavut.
No ticket is required. This is a Drop-in program.
Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
- An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions
Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.