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This program, which is a rich blend of theatre, creative problem-solving, and self-expression, offers a unique perspective on life in Winnipeg in the 1890s. In various programs, visitors to the Museum, will imagine and design new inventions, explore personal history through collage, and meet and speak to a fascinating, but little known, figure from Winnipeg's past. Public programs during the month of April include Spring Break Workshops for school age children, an artist-led workshop for adults and weekend performances. Three new programs, specifically for school audiences, have also been developed. For further information on ROLE CALL programming, please call Dalnavert Museum at 943-2835. The following public programs are scheduled: |
 Joyce Krenz as Dr. Yeomans Photo: N. Newman. |
Tuesday, April 1st - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2nd - 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
Thursday, April 3rd - 1:00 to 2:30
Mother of Invention is a hands-on, brains-on workshop for children ages 6 to 11. Led by artist Claire Marchand, children will have opportunities for some innovative problem solving. A series of questions will ignite the creative powers of the participants, as they plan and design their very own inventions. Pre-registration is required for this workshop and enrollment is limited. Claire Marchand, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree, is a local visual artist who works primarily in drawing , painting and small-scale sculpture. Her work has been included in exhibitions across the country. In addition to visual art, Ms Marchand works as a Flamenco dancer/choreographer/singer and instructor in Winnipeg.
Special programming to accommodate parents and their younger children will also be available at the Museum concurrent with this workshop. Join Museum interpreters for a child-friendly tour, story-telling and activities.
Sunday, April 13th - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Local artist, Valerie Dewson, will lead workshop participants in an engaging exploration of their heritage, as it relates to/complements/contrasts and contradicts their present lives. Using the medium of mixed media collage, adult participants in this workshop (previous art experience is not required) will create a visual image that portrays their various roles in life. Cultural identity, family history and personal subjectivity will combine in a portrait that expresses more than physical appearances. Pre-registration is required for this workshop and enrollment is limited.
Valerie Dewson, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba, is well-known in Winnipeg's artistic community. Her work has been exhibited at the Winnipeg Art Gallery Studio Building; the Main/Access Gallery; Ace Art; and the Portage Arts Centre. She currently teaches at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and has led a variety of workshops in public and private schools throughout Manitoba.
Performances are scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, April 3rd (during Spring Break)
Saturday, April 5th
Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th
Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th
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Dr. Amelia Yeomans was one of the first women doctors to practice in Winnipeg in the late 19th century. She was an outspoken social reformer who tackled such issues as inadequate housing, sanitation, women's equality, morality and temperance. During the performances, visitors to Dalnavert Museum will have opportunities to meet and speak with her. Actor Joyce Krenz is featured in the role of the outrageous Dr. A. Joyce Krenz has appeared in numerous Canadian theatre, film and television productions, including Da Vinci's Inquest; Shirley Holmes; The David Milgaard Story (for which she won a Best female actress Blizzard Award in 2001); at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival; Black Hole Theatre; Winnipeg Mennonite Theatre; PTE; MTC; Actor's Showcase; Banff Theatre School; and the Illusion Theatre in Toronto. |
 Joyce Krenz as Dr. Yeomans Photo: N. Newman. |
For more information:
Historical background: The Real Dr. Amelia
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As part of Dalnavert's new interpretative policy, three new educational programs for schools have been introduced for Kindergarten to Grades 6. They have been designed specifically to complement the new provincial Social Studies curriculum, and target a wider range of grades. New school programs will explore a variety of grade-appropriate social and cultural issues which bridge life in Winnipeg in the 1890s with current issues in today's schools and community. Following are descriptions for individual programs:
Whether it's the 1890s or 2003, the lives of children are shaped by their communities. Students will be introduced to children from the past and discover shared connections. This program begins with the premise that students are invited to Dalnavert to visit, play and explore just as if visiting a friend's house today. The children of the house are planning a party and would like their visitors' help to make toys, choose the best games and pick favourite stories. Through this program, students will gain an understanding of specific elements of community that shape children's lives; gain an awareness of what life was like for some children in 1895 Winnipeg, and develop an appreciation of the connections they share with others across space and time.
In this program, students will explore the stories, impact and contributions of the diverse cultures that make Winnipeg the community that it is. In the manner that people move to start a new life elsewhere, students will take on the role of potential immigrants who have travelled to Winnipeg to scout or check out the city. Students will develop an understanding of the diverse cultures which shaped and continue to shape Winnipeg; and gain an appreciation for the value of diversity and the way in which it enriches the lives of community members.
Since its incorporation as a province, Manitoba's history has been defined by social activism. This program will explore how individuals can work together to effect change on issues both large and small. As a group of concerned citizens might meet to initiate action, students will be invited to the house as a group of community members who are mobilizing for a cause. As concerned citizens they will discuss social problems affecting their city, tour the house to consider 19th century technology available for improving social conditions and look at the efforts that are required to bring about change. During this program, students will develop an understanding of the consequences that Winnipeg's rapid growth had on the social fabric; gain an awareness of the processes involved in taking up a cause; develop an appreciation for the value and necessity of the collaborative process to effect change; and consider ways that these issues can be applied to their own lives and schools.
These programs were partially funded by the Heritage Grants Program - Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
For further information on any of these programs, or to register for workshops, please call Dalnavert Museum at 943-2835.
