Canadian Museum of History Tour ~ “Can you dig it”? …

Our Tour at the Canadian Museum of History and “THE INSIDE SCOOP” welcomes you to join in some “Scoop” with our Tour guide Michel.

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"Walk Back in Time" ... "Our Future"
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Our Tour Guide goes on to say that this Museum is about Canada and its people. We were welcomed to the This First People’s Hall. Here they attempt to help shed the stereotypes about the First Canadians. One of the mandates of the Canadian Museum of History is to break down the stereotypes, help educate people and create awareness. The name had to be a common name; their own name. The diversity of the culture, clothing was well depicted in the displays. All the displays present a reenactment of the natural environment of the Villages being displayed; from the covered ceilings in tree foliage to the Rock River terrain below your feet. This part of the Museum represented who we were, who we are and our aspirations for our future.

“Can you dig it”? Archeologists love this area, it helps us understand who were the First People based on archeology findings. The Bluefish Cave from the Yukon is 24,000 years old. A mammoth leg bone is the oldest artifact in the Museum. The Museum uses areas that create a story. LeFemme du Ciel and Gloscap is depicted high above dropping from the ceiling.

Michel was sure to just provide us with “information”. Our interpretation of the “fact” and “information” being provided was up to us. Michel goes on to say is it NOT part of the Museums mandate to choose right or wrong, or for that matter give their opinion or observations. They are just providing the scientific presentation for all visitors to embrace.

We asked Michel what we were looking at represented. In part, Michel said it represented the sacrifices the people made to have a better live, as they fought for their freedom. Part of the wonderful opportunity in the Region was the natural resources and the ability to fish, whale resources, fur, timber trade and such.

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Canadian Museum of History

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Canadian Museum of History

Stay tuned for Canadian Museum of History Tour ~ “Reflections of the Past … Hope for our Future!” ~ our Tour continues. In the meantime, if you wish to visit their website, check it out at http://www.historymuseum.ca/home .