April Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol
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April Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol

Did you miss last November's speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You're in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd for some "Rossland Recollections" about the history and adventures of Volunteer Ski Patrol on Red Mountain. Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided.

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Renewal Silent Auction
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Renewal Silent Auction

We're holding a silent auction to support our Renewal Project! Explore online and bid on these incredible auction items donated by our amazing local businesses and individuals. Pick up a day of cat-skiing, a growler of the best local beer, a night at the Smokies, a staycation with dinner and a hotel room, a session of beekeeping, and more! All proceeds support the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre's Phase II: the Mine Experience capital project.

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Rekindle Rossland
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Rekindle Rossland

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 2nd to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, delightful snacks, and a heartwarming atmosphere. Engage in a holiday-themed STEAM activity suitable for all ages. Admission is by donation all day.

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2023 Annual General Meeting
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2023 Annual General Meeting

Dive into our community's vibrant past at the Annual General Meeting of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 28th. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our soon-to-be-launched Digital Museums Canada exhibit - Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland, showcasing the adrenaline-fueled adventures and enduring community spirit of our local skiers. Engage with passionate volunteers, explore our preservation efforts, and get inspired by our plans for the future! Mark your calendar for an evening of history, camaraderie, and excitement at the Museum.

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Exhibit Launch: Gifts of the Ancestors
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Exhibit Launch: Gifts of the Ancestors

A brand new exhibit is coming together at the Rossland Museum! Our new permanent exhibit "Gifts of the Ancestors: Crafts & Knowledge of the Sinixt Way" will formally open Thursday, November 16th as part of the expansion and redevelopment of Sinixt content at the Museum. Incorporating stories, crafts, and ancestral baskets entrusted to our care by Sinixt Elders, Matriarchs, and knowledge-keepers, this new exhibit represents another step towards our goal of decolonizing the Museum and supporting Sinixt cultural resurgence. Join us for a Tobacco Offering Ceremony, a Blessing of the new exhibit, a showing of the short film Learning mxiɬp, and time to mix and mingle while taking in the new display.

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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol
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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol

Look uphill! Join us at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30th for our first Speaker Series event of the season - Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol: Safety on the Face of Red, with local legend Gord Lepage. Drawing from his deep knowledge of ski patrol operations and twenty-six years of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director at Red, Gord will regale us with thrilling tales and a thoughtful history of ski patrol operations here on Red Mountain.

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Help us Illuminate Rossland's Geographical & Geological History
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Help us Illuminate Rossland's Geographical & Geological History

Imagine stepping into a world where history comes alive! This cutting-edge 3D model will utilize advanced projection technology to display the intricate network of mine tunnels that once shaped the landscape of Rossland. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the depths and breadth of the region, from renowned mines like LeRoi and Josie to the complete map of mining tunnels throughout Red Mountain and the Rossland Range.

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Film Screening: Unarchived
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Film Screening: Unarchived

Join us at 3 pm on Tuesday, June 27th for a free community screening of the National Film Board’s new film Unarchived, a feature-length documentary about the people and places often left out of traditional archives and museums, and the communities who are challenging this erasure.

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CBT Community Engagement
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CBT Community Engagement

Please consider letting Columbia Basin Trust know what you’d like them to support with your CBT funds in the coming years, including expressing your support of Basin museums, heritage sites, and archives.

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PRESS RELEASE - Digitizing Rossland’s Documentary Heritage
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PRESS RELEASE - Digitizing Rossland’s Documentary Heritage

With a major grant of $45,250 from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Digital Access to History grant program and a supporting grant of $2104.60 from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Resident Directed Grants, the RMDC will be able to digitize a large portion of its vast collection of film and audio materials, ensuring that future generations have access to these valuable cultural artifacts.


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