Beaded Cardholder Workshop

Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:00PM at the NLMCC Ib Kristensen emigrated from Denmark to Canada in 1957 and has been living in Fort Smith for almost 45 years.  He served as president of the chamber of commerce, helped create the Muffaloose mascot, and served for a term on the town council.  He and his late wife, Lillian, owned and ran the North of 60 town book store for decades. Ib Kristensen will be telling stories about the early years of…

(Friday, March 6 – April 13, 2015) This temporary exhibition explores the history of the annual Fort Fitz-Smith Ski Loppet and shares the stories of a number of people connected with it. Don’t miss the chance to take in the significant collection of photographs and artifacts representing more than 40 years of Fort Smith history! Please join us, Friday, March 6 at 7:00PM for the opening evening of this exhibit, and for the registration for the 2015 loppet. Light refreshments…

Tickets available at the door.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:30PM St. Joseph’s Cathedral Adult tickets : $25.00/ticket Senior/Youth: $15.00/ticket Rebecca Caine and Robert Kortgaard take you on a delightful journey through musical theatre leading ladies past and present, including her own  starring roles as Cosette in the world premiere of the smash hit musical Les Miserables and Christine in the original record breaking Canadian production of The Phantom of The Opera. Rebecca Caine is a Canadian theatre legend. She is the first actress to…

The Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Cree Language Program, is proud to present “Peyak tipiskâw asici nî-kihtehayah, Mary Cardinal” (An Evening with Mary Cardinal) Join Elder Mary Cardinal for an evening of traditional Cree tales, personal stories about growing up on the land and a discussion on how to keep the Cree language and culture alive in the future. Mary Cardinal is a local elder who is fluent in both Cree and English, Mary grew…

Monday, April 13, 2015 – 7:00PM Join us in celebrating life North of 60 with a talk by author Richard Van Camp, a special presentation by actor Joel Evans, and a film showing of Richard’s newest film ‘Mohawk Midnight Runners’. Prizes will be won for the biggest North of 60 fan! But you have to prove it! Lots of prizes to be given away!! Light refreshments will served.            Artist Bio: Richard Van Camp is a proud…

  You’re invited! Please join us for a waffle and sausage breakfast! Renew your membership or sign up and receive your breakfast for free! Individual, senior, family and business memberships are available. Members of the NLMCC receive a 10% discount on all of our exciting workshops! Breakfast for non-members: $7.00/per person Membership Pricing: Individuals:       $25.00 Senior/Student: $10.00 Family:             $50.00 Business:          $100.00

  The Pi Kennedy Exhibit explores the life of a Metis trapper, Alexander Philip John Kennedy (Pi). Born in Fort Smith in 1926, Pi has trapped in the bush since early childhood, and continued this tradition well into his 80s. Pi’s unique humour comes through as he shares memories and stories of a lifetime of trapping through a series of photographs. Tea and bannock will be served. Exhibit runs: April 30 – May 22