Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour
Come for a walk on the dark side with our Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour led by Museum Educator, Braden Murray. From true crime tales to murder mysteries, the Spanish Flu to one of the most famous (and grisliest) bank robberies in Canadian history. Hear the true...
Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour
Come for a walk on the dark side with our Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour led by Museum Educator, Braden Murray. From true crime tales to murder mysteries, the Spanish Flu to one of the most famous (and grisliest) bank robberies in Canadian history. Hear the true...
METAALICUS: IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Studies on Mercury
Presenter: IISD – ELA Biologist Lee Hrenchuk Ontario is home to more than a quarter million lakes, many of which are located far from point-sources of mercury pollution, however, many Ontario lakes have fish consumption advisories due to mercury contamination....
We Are What We Eat: Cornish Cuisine
The We Are What We Eat food series remains a crowd favourite. The presentations are given by community members and is set up like a TV cooking show.
We Are What We Eat: Swedish Cuisine (SOLD OUT)
The We Are What We Eat food series remains a crowd favourite. The presentations are given by community members and is set up like a TV cooking show.
We Are What We Eat: Swiss Cuisine
The We Are What We Eat food series remains a crowd favourite. The presentations are given by community members and is set up like a TV cooking show.
Biz Lights Tree Lighting & The Muse Christmas Open House
Be at the Main Street tree for its official lighting and then we invite you to join us for holiday refreshments and entertainment back at the LOTW Museum.
The Second World War in 5 Objects
Using 5 objects from the Museum’s World War II collection, Braden Murray will share the stories of the war and the objects that defined it.
The Winnipeg Strike
Using 5 objects from the Museum’s World War II collection, Braden Murray will share the stories of the war and the objects that defined it.
SHIIBAASHKA’IGAN Honouring the Sacred Jingle Dress – Exhibit Closing Ceremonies
Closing ceremonies of the SHIIBAASHKA’IGAN Honouring the Sacred Jingle Dress Exhibit
Lake of the Woods Museum Darkside Cemetery Tour
If you’re in the mood for something a little macabre be certain to attend the Darkside Cemetery Tour with the Lake of the Woods Museum’s tale-telling Museum Educator Braden Murray. These tours offer a look at the sinister, dark, and sometimes scary side of...
Jingle Dress Cards & Mini Jingle Dresses
Mary Alice Smith, Bernice Berle, and Ida Copenace will assist you in the making of unique handmade cards or a jingle dress ornament.
Beaded Earring Workshop With Bernice Berle
As complementary programming to Shiibashka’igan, Honouring the Sacred Jingle Dress exhibit, Bernice Berle will lead this workshop on making beaded earrings. Registration is required and you can register by contacting the Lake of the Woods Museum at (807)...
British Home Children
On British Home Child Day, Museum Educator Braden Murray will share the story of the more than 100,000 British Home Children during World War II.
The Jingle Dress – Question and Answer Panel
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Jingle Cone Making Workshop
Join as at the Lake of the Woods Museum for a demonstration on making the jingle cones that adorn jingle dresses. Participation is free with admission.
Beaded Pop Sockets Workshop
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour August 28
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Jingle Dress Earring Workshop
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Lake of the Woods Museum Darkside Cemetery Tour August 23
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Book Launch – Fred Lodge’s Diaries
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.
Jingle Dress Making Demonstration
Please plan to attend one of several Special Programs offered as a complement to the Shiibaashka’igan – Honouring the Sacred Jingle Dress exhibit. August 13 from 10am until 4pm is your opportunity to talk to Sharona Seymour Crane as she sews a jingle...
Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tour July 31
Stretching across parts of Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin spans boundaries and jurisdictions. Levelling the Lake explores a century and a half of social, economic, and legal arrangements through which the resources and environment of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake watershed have been both harnessed and harmed.