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SUMMARY:Ed Talk - A Pottery Evening with Cranbrook Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the New Year on January 21\, 2026 and learn about Pottery! Create a pinch pot style project this could involve creating some sponge dishes\, incense holders or ring dishes. \nBefore they start the speakers will chat about all of the things that they do over at Cranbrook Arts. \nOur Speakers: \nKristin Teetaert\nExecutive Director \nKristin joined the Cranbrook Arts Team in Oct 2022. \nKristin’s vision is that Cranbrook Arts is a leader in providing arts experiences for makers and Artists of all backgrounds and skill levels. Art for Everyone! \nKristin is a multidisciplinary maker and art educator living in Cranbrook BC. She has her BFA in Developmental Art/Community Based Art Education from the University of Calgary\, 2006. Prior to being Cranbrook Arts’ Executive Director\, she spent more than a decade working in the arts in Saskatchewan. Kristin enjoys working in many mediums\, but works primarily in clay and wool. She also likes to collect art supplies that she admits she might never use. She also enjoys teaching art classes for both children and adults. Outside of art\, Kristin loves plants\, gardening and outdoorsy adventures. A recent transplant to the Kootenays\, she is still in awe of how beautiful the area is and how much there is to do here. \n  \nTriana Bojarski\nProgram Director \nTriana joined Cranbrook Arts as Program Director in March 2025. \nTriana is a passionate potter who started her artistic journey three years ago. She has loved contributing to Cranbrook Arts through previous volunteer and instructing work and is excited to step into the role of Program Director. Triana is dedicated to developing creative\, inclusive programs that allow people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the arts in meaningful ways. She believes that art has the power to bring people together\, spark creativity\, and help build a stronger\, more vibrant community. When she’s not in the studio\, Triana loves getting her hands dirty in the garden\, exploring the beauty of nature through hiking\, and baking up treats to fuel her next adventure. \n  \nFive spots open! \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-a-pottery-evening-with-cranbrook-arts/
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251028T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: 3D Pumpkin Carving Workshop – Tricks\, Tips & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Take your pumpkin carving to the next level! \nJoin us for a fun and hands-on Ed Talk exploring the art of 3D pumpkin carving with our very own Cheryl Kelly — where traditional jack-o’-lanterns meet sculpture. Learn tricks\, tips\, and techniques to create stunning\, dimensional designs that wow. \nWhether you’re carving for Halloween or just for fun\, this session will spark your creativity and teach you how to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a work of art. \nPlease bring your own uncarved and intact (not gutted) pumpkin. All other materials will be provided. No experience necessary! \nTea and coffee will be provided. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nRegistration is FREE! \nThis Ed Talk is currently FULL. You can SIGN-UP FOR THE WAITLIST and we will reach out if a spot becomes available! If you have any questions please contact programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250917T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: The Distance with Judy Pollard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of historical storytelling as local author Judy Pollard reads from her book The Distance — a powerful true tale of immigration\, resilience\, and justice in early 1900s British Columbia. \nSet against the rugged backdrop of southern BC\, The Distance follows two young Swiss men lured to Canada by promises of fruit-filled valleys and prosperity. As they attempt to build a life in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land\, dreams give way to hardship\, tensions flare\, and a tragic event leads to a murder trial that forever changes their families’ futures. \nTea and coffee will be provided. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nRegistration is FREE!REGISTER HERE \nSpeaker Bio: \nJudy Pollard has lived in the Kootenay region since 1961 and has worked as a teacher\, early childhood educator\, college instructor\, and child care manager. Since retiring\, she has turned her attention to creative writing\, drawing on personal and historical stories rooted in place and community. The Distance is inspired by true events from the early 20th century and reflects Judy’s deep interest in women’s rights\, legal history\, and the enduring impact of the past on present-day lives.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-the-distance/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250827T200000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Watercolours with Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Brittany Eliadis\, EKISC Education & Outreach Manager\, for an engaging Watercolours with Weeds Ed Talk and workshop – where art meets action! We’ll begin with a short introduction to the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) and why managing invasive plants matters. You’ll get a crash course in Invasive Species 101\, then discover how some of these unwanted plants can actually be repurposed into vibrant\, natural paints. \nInstead of heading to the compost pile\, you’ll learn how to transform invasive species into beautiful works of art. All materials are provided\, and no artistic experience is required – just bring your curiosity and creativity! \nDoors open at 5:30 PM\, and tea and coffee will be served. Please note: this Ed Talk is capped at 35 participants\, so early registration is encouraged. \nREGISTRATION IS FULL\nWednesday\, August 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Registration is FREE! \n**Please note the time change for this month’s Ed Talk.  \nSpeaker Bios: \nBrittany is the new Education & Outreach Manager for the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC). Originally from Barrie\, Ontario\, Brittany grew up surrounded by forests\, lakes\, and snowy winters—fueling a lifelong connection to the outdoors. She spent years dreaming of one day trading flatland forests for mountain peaks and has now made that dream a reality by relocating to the East-Kootenays—drawn by the breathtaking landscapes\, welcoming communities\, and endless opportunities for exploration and learning. \nBrittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from Laurentian University where she earned her bilingual certificate. She went on to complete her Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto\, where she focused her thesis on outdoor education and land-based learning. Over the past five years\, Brittany has worked in both English and French public education across Canada (yes\, across Canada! Come ask her about it!)\, always striving to create meaningful\, hands-on learning experiences that connect people to their local environment. \nNow\, she is here with us! Her approach blends experiential education with a deep respect for place-based knowledge\, aiming to inspire stewardship through engaging outreach programs for everyone! \nShe’ll be joined by EKISC summer assistants Elissa Leduc (Forestry Student) and Cassidy Johnson (Education Student).
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-watercolours/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250730T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Worldbuilding 101
DESCRIPTION:You might think that the idea of worldbuilding applies only to science fiction or fantasy writers. Not at all! \nWhether you write about our world or a fantasy one\, worldbuilding is all about creating the “where” of your story. Worldbuilding encompasses not only the reality that your characters find themselves in\, but also the effect of that reality on their inner lives: their beliefs\, cultural assumptions and even what they might know about the place they live in. \nRegardless of the genre you may write\, worldbuilding is essential for helping your novel\, short story or screenplay come alive on the page. \nCome join Cranbrook-raised author Andrew Boden for an evening of fictional worldbuilding. Andrew will introduce you to some critical tools to help you build your fictional world and help you plan the “where” of your next fiction project. The focus will be on writing historical fiction\, but the techniques you’ll learn can help any writer create their fictional reality. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM\, and tea and coffee will be served. \nREGISTER HERE \nWednesday\, July 30 | 7:00–8:30 PM | Registration is FREE! \nSpeaker Bio: \nAndrew’s fiction and non-fiction has been published in numerous magazines and anthologies\, including the Journey Prize anthology. His debut novel When We Were Ashes (Goose Lane Editions) was shortlisted for the Amazon Canada First Novel Award in 2025. Andrew is also the author of the short story collection The Secret History of My Hometown and the co-editor of a groundbreaking collection of essays on mental health — Hidden Lives: Coming Out on Mental Illness. He lives in Burnaby\, British Columbia.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-worldbuilding/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250625T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: FireSmart & the Science of Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 25 | 7:00–8:30 PM\nEd Talk: FireSmart & the Science of Wildfire\nWith Carla Hayday \nAre you ready to rethink wildfire? \nJoin Carla Hayday for an eye-opening ED Talk exploring how FireSmart principles are grounded in the real science of wildfire ecology – and why they matter more than ever for the Regional District of East Kootenay. \nFrom ember transfer and fire spread to historic fire regimes and the wildland urban interface\, Carla breaks down the complex dynamics shaping wildfire behavior in our region – and what it means for your home\, your land\, and your future. \nThis talk is essential for anyone living in wildfire-prone areas who wants to move from worry to resilience. \nThe evening will conclude with a Q&A. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM\, and tea and coffee will be served. \nRegistration is FREE!\n[REGISTER HERE] \nSpeaker Bio: \nCarla Hayday has spent the last 12 years working in wildfire management across western Canada. She’s both a wildland and structural firefighter with a deep\, hands-on understanding of fire behavior and prevention. She has been working with the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for the last three years to help communities involved in the FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program. Her passion for community resilience and fire ecology makes her a powerful voice in the conversation about living safely and sustainably in fire-prone landscapes.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-firesmart/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Intergenerational Healing Across Histories
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 28 | 7:00–8:30 PMEd Talk: Intergenerational Healing Across HistoriesWith Lori Clarke & Smokii Sumac \nJoin us for an evening of dialogue and reflection with Lori Clarke and Smokii Sumac in our upcoming Ed Talk: Intergenerational Healing Across Histories. Together\, they will share stories of trauma\, connection\, and healing across generations—drawing on lived experience\, professional practice\, and Indigenous knowledges. \nʔasqanaki — to tell two versions of the same story — guides this conversation\, which honours the complexity of our histories and the many paths to healing. Lori and Smokii will speak to the strength of community\, and the enduring role of love and culture in personal and collective healing. \nSmokii credits his healing to Indigenous knowledges and the constant enduring powers of Indigenous love. \nThe evening will conclude with a Q&A. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, and tea and coffee will be served. \nRegistration is FREE! \nRegister here.\nSpeaker Bios: \nLori Clarke (she/her) is a Canadian cis-gender woman\, mother\, and wife with ancestry rooted in Ukraine\, Scotland\, Norway & France. As a registered clinical counsellor working as the Mental Wellness Team Lead for Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society Lori walks along side others while carrying both personal and professional experiences with intergenerational trauma and healing. \nSmokii Sumac (he/they) is a Ktunaxa two spirit poet\, artist\, and serves as the Cultural Lead for t̓ikxawiȼikimik • Foundry East Kootenay. He is an adoptee and an intergenerational survivor of both the 60s Scoop and the Kootenay Indian Residential school. Smokii credits his healing to Indigenous knowledges and the constant enduring powers of Indigenous love.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-may-28/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250423T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Plants Unveiled
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 23 (7:00-8:30 pm)\nJoin us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall for an evening with Jamie Levine and Janice Strong as they reveal the secrets of plants in our next Ed Talk\, Plants Unveiled: Secrets of a Hidden World. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, and tea and coffee will be served. \nRegistration is FREE! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-plants-unveiled/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Surviving Space with Rick Nowell
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 26th for an exciting presentation with Rick Nowell while our Health in Space Travelling Exhibit is still here! \nRick\, who works in the Physics lab at the College of the Rockies\, also operates the college Weather Station\, Meteor Camera\, and assists with Astronomy and Geology labs. He’ll share his knowledge\, stunning telescope photos\, and lead interactive demonstrations that reveal the unique dangers astronauts face in space. \nSee science in action! Watch water boil at room temperature in a vacuum\, hear a bell go silent in space-like conditions\, and experience hands-on stations featuring a Geiger counter\, nebula balls\, a high-voltage Jacob’s Ladder\, and more! \nTea and coffee will be servedRegistration is FREE\, but please sign up! \nRegister Here \nDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind space experience! \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-mar2025/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250226T200000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk - Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 26 (7:00-8:30pm)\nJoin us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall with our Health in Space travelling exhibit where Jamie Levine and Janice Strong will be presenting on everything from Comets to the Kootenay skies. \nDoors open at 6:30pm. Tea and coffee will be served. Registration is free. \nRegister here.\n  \n   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-feb26/
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
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SUMMARY:Farm Feast Social & Ed Talk
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 11th\, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting the 2nd annual local food celebration in partnership with Live for Local and other local farms and businesses. \nLet’s celebrate and support local agriculture with live music (by Heather Gemmell from 5:30-6pm)\, beer samples (provided by Encore)\, local bites made from local ingredients\, in addition to presentations and a mini-documentary. Let’s learn and grow together! \n\nRegistration is free: Save your spot now! \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/farm-feast/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Puppets\, Performance\, and the Pursuit of Art in Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Royal Alexandra Hall on Wednesday\, August 28th at 7:00pm to be educated\, entertained and inspired by artist Marcel Dou Roig\, the man behind the “iconic elephant mascot Ed” showcased during Ed Fest 2023! \nMarcel will be sharing his process and passion for art through a presentation and improv performance\, including dancing\, painting\, and playing piano! \nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nArtist’s BIO \nMarcel Dou Roig has been a performer for 25 years. His initial interest and pursuit of the arts began in his native hometown Sant Celoni\, a small town near Barcelona Spain. He was introduced to the stage theatre in his teens\, where he performed in several productions in the community theatre until he decided to move to Barcelona and become a professional actor. During his time in Barcelona\, he studied theatre\, dance\, and voice technique while performing in professionally. He was professionally showing in theatre\, cinema\, television\, and a variety of different street performances\, from tap dancing\, to street puppets.  With the company Sarruga\, he travelled Europe and South America building and performing with street puppets. These giant/oversized animals and insects were showcased in the streets of cities and towns for festivals and festivities. During this time Marcel was able to learn the mechanics and staging of these fantastic shows during his time with them. \nMarcel spent several years performing as a professional with different companies. He also created his own shows and performances while in Barcelona. But\, he eventually moved to New York City to further his learning. He studied dance and theatre in all capacities\, he also created his own dance company and performed some of his creations in NYC. Marcel has always valued learning about all different types of arts and dedicated himself to performing with different companies. One of which was focused on dancing with horses. It was a site specific company that made dance compositions with horses utilizing horsemanship techniques. It was  a unique show and experience because it travelled to different locations using different horses each time. To further develop his horsemanship\, Marcel moved to Florida\, were he studied  under very prestigious horse trainers in the show Arabian Nights in Orlando as a performer and horseback rider. \nWhile in Florida Marcel met his partner and they both moved to Canada.  Marcel took some time off from performing while starting a family. Now Marcel and his family call Cranbrook home as of October 2022. He is now ready to continue and build upon his passion in the arts. He has recently performed in the latest Key City Theatre production “Cabaret\,” and is thrilled to share his passion for the arts with this wonderful community.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-marcel/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240719T203000
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo with Sally Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cranbrook History Centre on Friday\, July 19th from 7:00-8:30pm for a reading from Sally Thompson’s new book\, Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo. \nDoors open at 6:30pm. Tea\, coffee and water will be provided. Books will be available for purchase. \nREGISTER HERE.\n  \nHELENA\, MONTANA – May 21\, 2024 – Renowned anthropologist and storyteller Sally Thompson draws on her extensive experience and delves deep into the fabric of Montana’s past with her latest book\, Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23 Unexpected Stories that Awaken Montana’s Past. \nIn this compelling collection of twenty-three true stories\, Thompson unearths hidden treasures\, shedding light on the diverse peoples who have shaped Montana’s landscape over thousands of years. Three of these stories took place in or near the southeast\, B.C.  \nThompson’s unique perspective and meticulous research reveal the complexities of Montana’s history\, from encounters between Native American tribes and European explorers to the cultural exchanges that have shaped the region’s identity. Through vivid storytelling\, she bridges the gap between past and present\, inviting readers to explore the hidden depths of Montana’s collective heritage. \nSally Thompson\, an anthropologist and cultural heritage consultant based in Missoula\, Montana\, has spent decades exploring the state’s cultural history. Her narrative nonfiction writings\, such as People Before the Park\, illuminate overlooked perspectives\, collaborating closely with indigenous communities. Thompson’s passion for Montana’s cultural history offers readers a fresh perspective on the history of the Treasure State. \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-buffalo/
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20240424T234153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T011052Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Heritage Fair - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, we have to cancel this event. \nWe hope to see you at our next Ed Talk on June 26th with Jim Cameron who will be presenting on the Baker Boys!
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-heritage-fair/
LOCATION:Royal Alexandra Hall\, 57 Van Horne Street S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk,Heritage Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20230603T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T160553Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk - Janice Strong's - “40 years in the Kootenay”
DESCRIPTION:“40 years in the Kootenay” Things have changed and things stayed the same.  \n\n\n\n  \n\nThe presentation is about Janice‘s experiences living in Cranbrook and working in Kimberley.\nThe show features her photographs of diverse Kootenay outdoor locations\, local history\, social\, people\, and lively tales of things that happened while exploring the grand mountains around here.\n\n\n\nThe one-hour show presentation features Janice Strong and Jamie Levine’s photographs. She also looks are specific regions noting how some places have changed while others have stayed the same.\n\nJanice Strong is an award-winning outdoor and landscape photographer and the author of the popular hiking guidebooks Mountain Footsteps Hikes in the East Kootenay of southeastern BC.\n\n\n  \nEd Talks are a series of free presentations\, panels\, and workshops from invited guests in our beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall. \n\nOn the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of every month\, we will host a new speaker or set of presenters to share their knowledge of East Kootenay’s natural and local history and the skills or crafts they have honed in this region. \n\n\n\nRegistration Here!
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-janice-strongs-40-years-in-the-kootenay/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230223T201500
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20230125T171842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T172253Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Jenny Feick
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s Great Divide Trail (GDT) traverses the vicinity of the high elevation continental watershed divide designated as the interprovincial boundary between Alberta (Alta.) and British Columbia (B.C.). It crisscrosses the vast northwest to southeast trending Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than 1\,100 kilometres from the US/Canada border in Waterton Lakes National Park in the south to Kakwa Provincial Park in B.C. in the north. Although not always officially designated and sometimes merely a wilderness route\, it inspires today’s adventurers to walk some of the same paths as the initial Indigenous peoples and European explorers in the area. The GDT has become one of the most spectacular and demanding long‐distance trails on the planet\, providing hikers with challenges\, scenic rewards and inspiration. But\, how did it arise? \nJoin Dr Jenny Feick\, author of Tales from the Great Divide\, Vignettes on the Origins and Early History of Canada’s Great Divide Trail and Great Divide Trail Association for an evening of stories and photos about how the vision for the Great Divide Trail originated and its route devised. You will journey back to the 1960s\, 1970s and 1980s when the daunting challenge was to consider thousands of square miles of rough and often unmarked terrain to define and establish the GDT route from Mount Robson Provincial Park\, B.C.\, south to the US/Canadian border in Waterton Lakes National Park\, Alberta. Over the years\, several idealistic individuals felt compelled by the vision of a long-distance trail along the crest of the Rockies. Their dedication and tenacity kept them going in the face of challenging and sometimes even life-threatening adventures\, expanding industrial developments and motorized recreational use\, financial limitations\, and bureaucratic obstacles. The work completed in those early days and in the decades to follow laid the foundation for today’s successful GDT and the Great Divide Trail Association. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Speaker \nJenny Feick is an environmental biologist and geographer whose career with Parks Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment gave her field experience and an understanding of land use and policy issues in the mountains of western Canada. She currently provides technical editing and environmental policy research services through Nature Wise Consulting. Part of the history of Canada’s Great Divide Trail since 1973/74\, she maintains an active interest in seeing it completed and its corridor protected. \n  \nThis picture\, taken by her husband Ian Hatter on July 21\, 2018\, shows her where she loves to be — out on the High Rock Section of the Great Divide Trail in Alberta.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-jenny-feick/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220929T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220826T214846Z
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SUMMARY:September Ed Talks - Ticket to Ride Tournament
DESCRIPTION:September’s Ed Talks is going to be a blast!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us on September 29th for a Ticket to Ride Board Game Tournament! Doors open at 630PM\, the tournament starts at 7 PM– and this one is going to run late! We’re anticipating the tournament to run until 9 or 930PM.\n\n\n \n\n\nHosted by local Educator and board game enthusiast\, Adam Wills.\n\n\n \n\n\nAdmission is free\, but registration is required.\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets Here
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/september-ed-talks-ticket-to-ride-tournament/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220808T170624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T152555Z
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SUMMARY:August Ed Talk - Ka*Kin Na Na Youth Drum Group from the Ktunaxa Nation
DESCRIPTION:August 31st\, 2022 we have a very special Ed Talks!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us IN IDLEWILD PARK\, for the Ka*Kin Na Na Youth Drum Group from the Ktunaxa Nation! \n\nThe group will speak on their formation and perform several drum songs from their people and culture.\n\n\n \n\n\nPerformance starts at 7PM\, at the Idlewild Park Bandstand.\n\n\n\nTickets Here
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/august-ed-talk-kakin-na-na-youth-drum-group-from-the-ktunaxa-nation/
LOCATION:Idlewild Park\, Summit Dr S\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 7A8
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220720T215522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T191217Z
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SUMMARY:August Ed Talk - Brennan Martens
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey with University of Alberta Paleo student and Director of the Vancouver Paleontological Society Brennan Martens through how fossil hunting at a young age led to a lifelong love for and career in Paleontology. \nDoors open at 630PM\, show starts at 7PM. \nAdmission is always free but registration is required. \nWho says there’s nothing to do in Cranbrook? \nRegister here\n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/august-ed-talk-brennan-martens/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220530T205328Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk - June 2022
DESCRIPTION:On June 29th\, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting an Ed Talk the likes of which have never been seen before! For the first time ever June’s Ed Talk will give you not only a lecture from four of the Kootenay’s most dynamic local musicians–but also a musical performance! Also\, including a cash bar for the first time ever! \nJoin us Wednesday\, June 29th at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) for a local musician’s lecture panel\, speaking on the joys and challenges of being a musician living and playing in the Kootenays. \nGuests panellists: Morgan Adair\, Heather Gemmel\, Ferdy Belland and Maddisun. \n  \nFor Tickets Click Below: \nTickets Here
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/june-2022-ed-talk/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220325T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T195942Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talks - Boats and Trains in the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 28th for a presentation provided by local authors Terry Gainer and Michael Cone. In this presentation\, local authors Terry Gainer and Michael Cone will speak on the importance of transportation history and progress in the Kootenays. Including travel by train and lake ferries\, from the place\, you see when you look out your windows! The talk begins at 7:00 pm\, doors open at 6:30 pm. \n \n  \nAbout Our Presenters: \nTerry Gainer was largely influenced by his upbringing. He has enjoyed a career that has been an amazing fifty-year adventure in tourism. Though he retired in 2005\, he has stayed involved in the industry as a marketing consultant. When Trains Ruled the Kootenays follows his previous book about railway history in the Rocky Mountains: When Trains Ruled the Rockies: My Life at the Banff Railway Station. Terry lives in Nelson\, British Columbia. \nOver the past 50 years\, Michael Cone has tracked down the story of the roads\, the railways\, the sternwheelers and the ferries that have connected the Kootenays over time. Michael has also interviewed many people who have worked on the varied connecting systems of Kootenay Lake. \nTicket Portal\nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. \nWe are using a new ticketing system. Please let us know if you have any trouble registering contact info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or 250-489-3918 \nThank you!
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talks-boats-and-trains-in-the-kootenays/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20220225T180004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T153526Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk- Fungus Among Us
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 30th for a presentation provided by Janice Strong and Jaime Levine. This informative and entertaining presentation will focus on the importance of fungus to all our lives. We will discuss tree communication\, the medications and therapies made from fungus\, plus the destructive and constructive functions of the multitudes of fungi. The talk begins at 7:00\, doors open at 6:30 pm. \nAbout Our Presenters:\n \nJanice Strong and Jamie Levine are both avid hikers\, skiers and photographers. They travel mostly in BC and Alberta and find fulfillment going to wild places that few visit. \nJanice is an outdoor photographer and writer. She wrote four editions of the popular Mountain Footsteps Selected Hikes in the East Kootenay. She is also a map maker and graphic designer of websites\, brochures and interpretive signs. \nJamie’s interests include hiking\, skiing\, along with photography\, and astronomy. He enjoys researching topics of wide interests in the natural sciences\, such as this presentation. He is a veterinarian and the medical director at the Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital. \nBoth of their outdoor and night photographs have appeared in many publications\, books and enlargements of their work are in collections all over the world. \n  \nRegister Here\nWe are using a new ticketing system. Please let us know if you have any trouble registering by email at info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or call 250-489-3918 \nThank you! \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-fungus-among-us/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20211022T161225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T194121Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk | Lest We Forget - Cranbrook at War: Home and Away
DESCRIPTION:Lest We Forget – Cranbrook at War: Home and Away\nOn November 24th\, the Cranbrook History Centre is inviting local author Jim Cameron to join us for another wonderful and moving presentation. Anyone who attended his talk on July 21st will remember how powerfully Jim can tell a story. This time\, we are welcoming Jim for a night of remembrance. He will weave a tale of the people of Cranbrook and how they experienced the Boer War\, and the First and Second World Wars. From the lives of those who stayed home\, to the brave soldiers who never returned\, come join us to learn about the impact of the wars on this small rocky mountain town. \nMore About Our Presenter:\nJim Cameron was born and raised in Cranbrook\, B.C.\, where his family roots go back well over a century. A professional musician\, artist and author\, he has dedicated a great deal of time and research to local Cranbrook history. Writer of the popular and long-running newspaper column “Janus – Cranbrook Then and Now\,” he has more recently authored two very successful history books: Cranbrook Then and Now – Volumes One and Two. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease note:  \nThis event will be taking place in person at the Royal Alexandra Hall. We will be requiring all attendees to show proof of vaccination for the event\, and to wear masks inside the museum. We are also limiting our capacity to 50 registrations. If you register for the event and can no longer make it\, please notify us so that we can make the seat available to a different attendee. \nFor those who are not comfortable attending the event in person\, we will livestream the presentation on youtube. It will also be kept on our youtube page for those who want to re-visit or who are not able to attend the event. \n[gravityform id=”21″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-lest-we-forget-cranbrook-at-war-home-and-away/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20210908T170449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T182901Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Sharing our Story \, Living on a Métis Road Allowance
DESCRIPTION:**Our September Ed Talk will be taking place on Zoom**\nJoin the Cranbrook History Centre on Zoom on September 29th to welcome Métis Elder Marie Schoenthal\, and cutural facilitator\, Amy Cross. From 7 – 8:30 pm MT we will be diving into Marie’s lived experience growing up on a Métis Road Allowance. \nMarie lived on a Métis Road Allowance until she was 15 years old\, and shares her experiences of living off the land\, harvesting animals\, berries and living in a small one-room house with her family. Marie grew up speaking Michif\, the traditional language of the Métis people and discusses the transition school and learning English. This in-depth story shares the hardships of living off the land\, and the abuse that she faced growing up. This is a once in a lifetime experience that journey’s you back to the early 1900’s in Canadian history\, Marie’s story is educational\, heartwarming\, engaging and is appropriate for all ages.   \n  \nAbout Our Speakers:\nMarie Schoenthal\, Métis Elder\, mentor\, and Kokum was raised in the small road allowance community in Crooked Lake\, Saskatchewan\, where she grew up with 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Marie is a fluent Michif speaker\, who has very involved in the Métis community in Medicine Hat and Calgary\, teaching Michif\, jigging and cultural practices to community members. Marie currently lives in Calgary\, and has 3 children 4 grandchildren\, 4 great grandchildren. She enjoys being with her family\, listening to old time fiddle music\, jigging and a good belly laugh.  \n  \n  \nAmy Cross is a Métis woman who is very proud of her Métis cultural background\, and infuses it into all aspects of her life. She has worked in the Indigenous field for over 20 years\, in various capacities\, although her passion is the Métis people and culture. Amy\, has taken her inspiration from her mentors Marie Schoenthal and Jeannette Hansen both Métis Elders\, and respected in the Métis community across Canada. Amy\, can also be found in nature\, and infuses her love of the environment into her art. Her current passion is pebble art and has recently\, started a business called Pebble Art from Nature. Amy\, is married has two children\, and currently living in Cranbrook BC.    \n  \n  \n  \n[gravityform id=”17″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-sharing-our-story-living-on-a-metis-road-allowance/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Zoom Meeting Platform\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20210619T153213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T203737Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk - Lost Cranbrook: Memories of the Post Office 50 Years After its Demolition
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED EVENT:\nPlease note that this event is no longer taking place on July 21st. It has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It will now take place on Wednesday August 4th\, 2021 from 7:00-8:00PM MT.\n \nOn July 6th\, 1971 Cranbrook’s historic post office was demolished after 58 years standing as an architectural highlight on Baker Street. This July\, 50 years later\, we invite local historian and Cranbrookian\, Jim Cameron\, to share the history of the 1913 post office and how its demolition came to be. Jim Cameron will be presenting his talk in our historic Royal Alexandra Hall\, the first in-person public program that we will be hosting following the province’s reopening. \nAn Introduction to the Post Office History: In 1908\, the dominion government announced the purchase of three vacant city lots on the corner of Baker Street and Hanson Avenue\, to serve as the site of a Dominion Post Office and Customs building. The plans for the structure gained immediate approval among the people Cranbrook\, not least for its handsome appearance but also for its importance in the establishment of the city as a district centre. The Post Office\, perhaps the most admired and photographed building in Cranbrook over the years\, opened in 1913\, and served the city well until a warm July day in 1971\, when\, in a great cloud of dust and disbelief\, it completely disappeared.   \nMore About Our Presenter:\nJim Cameron was born and raised in Cranbrook\, B.C.\, where his family roots go back well over a century. A professional musician\, artist and author\, he has dedicated a great deal of time and research to local Cranbrook history. Writer of the popular and long-running newspaper column “Janus – Cranbrook Then and Now\,” he has more recently authored two very successful history books: Cranbrook Then and Now – Volumes One and Two.         \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease note:  \nThis event will be taking place in person at the Royal Alexandra Hall. For this reason\, we are limiting our capacity to 50 registrations. If you register for the event and can no longer make it\, please notify us so that we can make the seat available to a different attendee. \nFor those who are not comfortable attending the event in person\, we will livestream the presentation on youtube. It will also be kept on our youtube page for those who want to re-visit or who are not available to attend the event. \n[gravityform id=”14″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-lost-cranbrook-memories-of-the-post-office-50-years-after-its-demolition/
LOCATION:Cranbrook History Centre\, 57 Van Horne Street South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20210512T195023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T141243Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk: Memories of Japanese Migrant Sex Workers in Transpacific Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Cranbrook History Centre on June 23rd\, 2021\, to welcome Professor Ayaka Yoshimizu as our monthly Ed Talk speaker. She will give a presentation on the research that she conducted on the transpacific underground in Cranbrook and the East and Central Kootenays in 2018. \nPlease note: This presentation will contain discussions of sex work and may not be suitable for young audiences. \nIn her talk\, Ayaka Yoshimizu will share part of her research on memories of Japanese women who were involved in the transnational sex trade in Japan and North American between 1850-1941. Her research identifies available traces of this elusive and repressed history and examines the ways in which the lives of those who survived the underground economy and their losses have been memorialized in art\, literature\, material objects and memorial places. This talk specifically highlights findings from her archival and fieldwork research in East and Central Kootenays and explores an ethical way to engage with this history. \nMore About Our Presenter:\nAyaka Yoshimizu is Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include transpacific migration and cultures\, memories and senses\, and performative methodology. Her recent publications include “Unsettling memories of Japanese migrant sex workers: Carceral mobilities of the Transpacific Underground at the turn of the 20th century” (Topia\, forthcoming) and “Doing Performance Ethnography among the Dead\, Remembering Lives of Japanese Migrants in Transpacific Sex Trade” (Performance Matters\, 2018). She is currently working on a monograph tentatively entitled\, Doing Ethnography in the Wake of the Displacement of Transnational Sex Workers in Yokohama: Sensuous Remembering. \n  \n  \n[gravityform id=”12″ title=”true” description=”true”]
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/memories-of-japanese-migrant-sex-workers-in-transpacific-kootenays/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Zoom Meeting Platform\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093315
CREATED:20210326T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T183756Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Talks Panel: Building Community in Heritage Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join our panelists for an evening of reflection on what heritage buildings mean for Cranbrook and our many diverse communities in the present day. They will share their thoughts on the difficult decisions that accompany the restoration of historic buildings\, the benefits of operating out of a heritage building\, why it is important for them to house their organization in a heritage building and more. \nOur Featured Panelists: \nFerdy Belland is a long-time contributor to Cranbrook’s arts and culture communities\, with a multifaceted and colorful career combining music\, theatre\, carpentry\, journalism\, and events promotion spanning over 30 years. In January 2020 he and his partners purchased the venerable Armond Theatre building in Downtown Cranbrook; their ongoing renovation and restoration will see the Armond reopen post-pandemic as a sustainable multipurpose performing-arts facility and community hub\, boosting downtown revitalization\, nightlife resurgence\, cultural reinvigoration\, regional tourism\, and civic pride.  \n  \n  \nHuyas\, hu qakⱡik Janice Alpine. Early in my career I wanted to ensure I would make a difference on people’s outlook on life. I was a key individual in conducting many research surveys\, policy development in education\, housing and safety regulations that have assisted with the current agreements my nation has in place today. I then moved on to enhance my education and took an intensive course in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Hotel and Motel Management a two-year program that was condensed into nine months and successfully passed with a 4.0 average. Utilizing my newfound knowledge took me from project development manager of our current prestigious St. Eugene Mission Resort to Band management\, to becoming my own consulting business for over twelve years assisting my communities in developing policies and procedures in all aspects of band administration and governance. Currently I am a Business Development Officer and most recently added Tourism Engagement to my duties with the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency. In my tenure with KABDA I work with entrepreneurs to reach their goals by offering business support. In 2011 I challenged the Technical Level of Aboriginal Economic Development and received my certification though Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. As I advanced in my position I was able to acquire my certification in Later Violence and offered the workshops through the Ktunaxa Communities and at the Ktunaxa Nation Council level and organization staff and Nazko First Nation in Quesnel BC. I worked with Small Business BC to become a Taking the Stage facilitator for women in business. In 2015 I was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Awarded through Community Future’s BC. I was also nominated for the Kootenay Business Magazine Inspirational Business Woman of the year in 2012. In 2018 I received my Ombuds certification through York University. I have been involved in many volunteer efforts since 1999 that include Manager for Ktunaxa Nation Dance Troupe\, and sit on many boards and committees: Community Futures East Kootenay\, Ministers Tourism Engagement Council\, Kootenay Rockies Tourism\, Cranbrook Tourism\, College of the Rockies Business Management Program Advisory\, ʔakisq̓nuk Housing Authority\, Qat̓muk Steering Committee\, Crown of the Continent Executive and Columbia River Treaty Heritage Project Steering Committee. In my free time I assist my community with their governance structure which is proving to be favorable. Taxas! \n  \nPeter Schalk. Having resided in Cranbrook for the last 55 years\, I have been in\, and shopped at\, the historic buildings in Cranbrook. The history and architecture of those buildings are ingrained in my mind and when they are torn down and replaced\, I feel we all lose a piece of our past.\nI have been part of the Cranbrook Community Theatre Society (CCT) for almost 35 years in many capacities: Actor\, builder\, Board member and preservationist.\nSince 2013 I have participated with others in writing grants to renovate our building “the Studio/Stage Door”. We are proud that we have been successful in achieving our goal: to preserve a historic building which was an integral part of Cranbrook’s past. \n  \nFred Williams. Five-years-ago\, my partners and I decided to invest in a heritage building as the location for a craft beer gastropub. We wanted to create a space where people like us could get together and have meaningful conversations while enjoying the best food and beer BC has to offer. A ninety-year-old red brick building was the perfect spot for this social hub. I have a background in business and construction\, but I wanted my next project to contribute to the culture and vibrancy of Cranbrook and allow me to enjoy the Kootenay lifestyle with my family. Like all heritage buildings\, ours had its peculiarities and required creative solutions. My Kootenay life\, depending on the day\, requires me to be a dad\, husband\, housekeeper\, plumber\, electrician\, heritage building restorer\, and bartender. I am grateful for them all. \n  \nDue to recent public health measures\, the panel will be conducted on zoom for the safety of participants and attendees. \n[gravityform id=”8″ title=”true” description=”true”] \nThank you to the East Kootenay Community Credit Union\, without whose funding Ed Talks would not be possible.
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talks-panel-building-community-in-heritage-buildings/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Zoom Meeting Platform\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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SUMMARY:Ed Talk with Janice Strong and Jamie Levine
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday March 24th join the Cranbrook History Centre in welcoming Janice Strong and Jamie Levine to share their presentation \n“A Journey Through Time : Key Events in the History of Life”\nJoin Janice Strong and Jamie Levine for a presentation that spans across millennia. The Cranbrook History Centre will host the two on Zoom as we look back at what our world looked like long before we were here\, and how it came to be the place we call our home today. \nJanice and Jamie will present their new show A Journey Through Time\, and answer questions and comments from the audience. \nAbout Our Presenters:\n \nJanice Strong and Jamie Levine are both avid hikers\, skiers and photographers. They travel mostly in BC and Alberta and find fulfillment going to wild places that few visit. \nJanice is an outdoor photographer and writer. She wrote four editions of the popular Mountain Footsteps Selected Hikes in the East Kootenay. She is also a map maker and graphic designer of websites\, brochures and interpretive signs. \nJamie’s interests include hiking\, skiing\, along with photography\, and astronomy. He enjoys researching topics of wide interests in the natural sciences\, such as this presentation. He is a veterinarian at Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital. \nBoth of their outdoor and night photographs have appeared in many publications\, books and enlargements of their work are in collections all over the world. \n  \nPlease register for the event through the form below.\nYou will receive an email confirming your registration\, with a link to the Zoom meeting.\nAs the event date nears\, we will provide updates and reminders with further details. \n[gravityform id=”6″ title=”true” description=”true” tabindex=”0″]. \n \nThis event is made possible due to generous funding from the East Kootenay Community Credit Union. \n 
URL:https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/event/ed-talk-with-janice-strong-and-jamie-levine/
CATEGORIES:Ed Talk
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