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Posted On Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PARDA (veil) opens Thursday, May 18 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Waterloo Region  – May is Asian Heritage Month and the theme for 2023 is “Stories of Determination.” This month is a reminder for all of us to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms. On the heels of mental health week #mystory, PARDA: A photography exhibit that will bring awareness surrounding the repression of experienced trauma...

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Posted On Thursday, May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023
New travelling exhibition challenges perceptions of the Arctic
Waterloo Region  – A scientific and cultural journey to the Arctic is the theme of a new travelling exhibition set to open on Friday, May 12 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
The Arctic is a place of rapid change. Despite its seemingly remote location, the Arctic is connected to all of us. The new special exhibition Arctic Voices will take you on a journey to this...

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Posted On Monday, March 27, 2023

Extended due to popular demand! Black And Free: Art Exhibition on view through Sunday, April 2
Waterloo Region  – Due to popular demand the Black And Free: Art Exhibition, originally billed as a two-day experience, will remain on view at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum through Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Established by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae , Black And Free is an artistic and academic experience that deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness...

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Posted On Monday, March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023
Black And Free: Art Exhibition and Symposium deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of blackness and freedom
Waterloo Region  – For centuries, Black people all over the world have used visual art, literature, performance, theatre, music and other means of expression to imagine and advocate for freedom in their public and private lives. Started by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae in 2017, Black And Free is an artistic and academic experience that...

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Posted On Friday, February 17, 2023

Giving Voice exhibit explores the power of music across generations
 
For immediate release - February 17, 2023
Waterloo Region  – Giving Voice: Vocal Ensembles in Waterloo, a new multimedia exhibit will open at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Saturday, February 25. Originally inspired by the 100th anniversary of the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Giving Voice celebrates the heritage of local vocal ensembles, their diversity, the communities...

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