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September 2015
Film Screening: All the Time in the World
Film Screening: All the Time in the World $10/adult FREE/child & Youth – 18 years of age and under After the Film: Question & Answers via skype with the film’s director, producer and cinematographer, Suzanne Crocker, from Dawson City, Yukon. DISCONNECTING TO RECONNECT All The Time In The World is a deeply personal documentary that explores the theme of disconnecting from our hectic and technology laden lives in order to reconnect with each other, ourselves and our natural environment.…
Find out more »October 2015
Fall Feast 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015 Cost: $40.00 per ticket Guests will enjoy a delicious feast of home made soups, breads and desserts all made with Fall flavours . All guests will take home a hand made pottery bowl created by Yellowknife artist, Astrid Kruse. Coffee mugs created by Astrid Kruse will also be available for purchase. Live music and a silent auction will be your entertainment for the evening! Tickets are available for purchase at the Northern Life Museum. Doors open…
Find out more »Students on Ice: Speaker Series with Shawn Tourangeau
Shawn Tourangeau and his Adventures with Students on Ice: Join us for an inspiring evening of tales of from the Arctic. As a summer employee with Parks Canada at Wood Buffalo National Park, Shawn Tourangeau was given the opportunity to cruise the Arctic waters with Students on Ice. Shawn will share stories of the importance of the Polar Regions, global sustainability and his own personal and professional growth from attending the trip.
Find out more »November 2015
Trapline to Deadline: the unusual journey that led to a 30-year award-winning career as a CBC journalist.
In 2012 Patti-Kay Hamilton retired after three decades working as a reporter and producer with CBC North. During that time she won numerous honours including the Gabriel International award for excellence in broadcast journalism and the Canadian Broadcaster’s award for a five part series on family violence called “Behind Closed Doors.” Hamilton covered everything from the surprise visit of the Pope to Yellowknife to a proposal to slaughter all of the bison in Wood Buffalo National Park. Her work exposed…
Find out more »September 2024
We’re Hiring! – Summer 2025 employment opportunity
Join Our Team at the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre! Are you passionate about history and eager to dive into an engaging summer role? The Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre is looking for enthusiastic and reliable summer students to join our dynamic team! Position: Museum Assistant Location: Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre Dates: Tuesday, May 27th 2025 – Friday, August 29th 2025 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM What We Offer: Exciting…
Find out more »March 2025
Call for artists Re:Create Upcycled Art Show
Call for Artists: Re:Create Upcycled Art Show!
Are you an artist who loves giving new life to old materials? The Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre is seeking artists for Re:Create, The Art of Upcycling art show!
Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, April 13th
Opening Night: Friday, June 20th
Honoraria: $50 for each finished piece
We’re looking for artwork made from upcycled, recycled, reused, or repurposed materials. Whether it’s sculpture, mixed media, textile art, or something totally unexpected—get creative and reimagine waste into art!
Sign up today! Contact us at info@nlmcc.ca or give us a call at 872-2859
April 2025
Tourism Week Luncheon
FREE Tourism Week Luncheon – Connect, Learn & Plan!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre
Are you involved in summer activities, events, or guided adventures in Fort Smith & Thebacha? Join us for an informative FREE luncheon to learn about funding opportunities, resources, and tourism planning for the upcoming season!
11:30 AM – Lunch & Welcome
12:00 PM – Presentations on Industry Tourism & Investment (ITI) Programs
12:45 PM – Discussion on Fort Smith Experiences & Summer Tourism Opportunities
RSVP Required!
https://www.fortsmith.ca/tourismlunchrsvp
Emily Prescott at recreation@fortsmith.ca or (867) 872-8228 for more information.
Come network, share ideas, and help shape an unforgettable summer in Fort Smith!
Find out more »Kids Art Week: Feather Decorating
Feather Decorating – Help us build a collaborative whooping crane mural by decorating a feather!
Find out more »May 2025
Moosehide Tanning Workshop
Join us for a free, hands-on moosehide tanning workshop happening throughout the month of May! Learn about traditional hide tanning techniques, Indigenous knowledge, and the deep cultural significance behind this practice.
Everyone is welcome – drop in, ask questions, lend a hand, or simply come observe and connect.
