Canadian War Museum presents Remembrance activities for the whole familyOttawa, Ontario, November 1, 2006 — Join us for a week of Remembrance activities at the Canadian War Museum. Until November 12, the Museum is presenting a compelling new opera for youth as well as touching wartime readings, special in-gallery activities and a week-long concert series. These special events will help families remember and learn more about our country's military history.
From Tuesday, November 7 to Saturday, November 11, 2006, opening hours are extended to 9 p.m.
Remembrance activities include
November 1 to 12 — Naomi's Road
Presented by Vancouver Opera in the Schools
Location: Barney Danson Theatre
The Canadian War Museum brings the Vancouver Opera production of Naomi's Road to Ottawa for an exclusive engagement! This professional opera for young people and their families is based on the novel by Canadian author Joy Kogawa.
Naomi's Road tells the touching and dramatic story of a nine-year-old Japanese-Canadian girl in the Second World War who confronts the harshness of forced relocation and discovers her own resilience of spirit. In a sensitive, visually evocative production filled with emotion, humour and soaring melodies, Naomi and her older brother Stephen struggle with the harshness of war, racism, bullying and loss of family. Ultimately, brother and sister triumph over their fears and discover the gifts that sustain them: music, words and love. Their resilience of spirit offers hope for the future and will allow visitors to experience the power of literature and music as an entry into this period of Canadian history.
Call the Museum Box Office for tickets and show times: (819) 776-8600.
Note: Performances are presented in English only.
November 7 to 11 — Concert Series
Join us for a week of musical performances dedicated to and inspired by Remembrance. Enjoy a different concert every night with a variety of musical styles in the Museum's LeBreton Gallery.
Tuesday, November 7
Regimental Band of the Governor General's Foot Guards, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8
Nepean Concert Band, 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 9
Maple Leaf Brass Band, 7 p.m.
Friday, November 10
The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, accompanied by Steffi D (Canadian Idol Top 5), and Air Command Pipes and Drums, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
Youth musical performances, 1:30 p.m. to 7p.m.
November 11 — Remembrance Day – Free admission!
Memorial Hall
Location and time: Memorial Hall and Lobby, 11 a.m.
At 11 a.m., via a large-screen display, see a beam of sunlight refracting through a single window onto the headstone of the Unknown Soldier (weather permitting), and remember the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country. The Museum will observe two minutes of silence at this time.
Musical Performances
Location and time: LeBreton Gallery, 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Enjoy music for remembrance performed by local choirs and bands throughout the afternoon.
Wartime Memories – Readings
Location and times: Military History Research Centre throughout the afternoon. Check the museum Information Desk for a detailed schedule.
Listen to the thoughts and feelings of Canadians as they experienced war on the battlefield and at home. Readings of letters and journals from the Museum's collections, and children's books last approximately 20 minutes. Readers include Steve Madely of CFRA and Miss Teen Canada International for 2007, Haley Lang, and Brian Patafie of the Ottawa 67s.
Witnesses to History
Location and time: Galleries 3, 4 and LeBreton Gallery, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the permanent exhibition and meet the men and women who experienced war first-hand. Listen to the stories of veterans of the Second World War, the Korean War, and other conflicts and peace support missions.
Ongoing
Royal Canadian Legion Poster Winners
Location and time: Atelier corridor, all day
Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion sponsors a Remembrance-themed poster and essay contest for students across Canada. The Museum honours the national winners, from grades 1 through 12, with a special display of their work.
Clash of Empires: The War That Made Canada 1753–1759
Location and Time: Lt-Col John McCrae Gallery, all day
Over 250 years ago, the French, British, and First Peoples collided in a titanic struggle for empire in North America. This exhibition, which brings together more than 200 rare and beautiful artifacts, tells the story of a war that erupted in the Pennsylvanian backwoods and spread to the gates of Québec City, where Montcalm and Wolfe decided Canada's fate. Be sure to visit Clash of Empires during its final week at the CWM. Closing Sunday, November 12, 2006.
At the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Letters from the Front
Location and time: Canadian Postal Museum, 3 p.m.
Soldiers' correspondence and memoirs provide a unique vision of Canadian experiences at a time of great upheaval. In English.
Information (media):
Christina Selin
Senior Communications Officer
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: 819 776-8607
E-mail: mailto:christina.selin@warmuseum.ca
Pierre Leduc
Media Relations Officer
Canadian War Museum
Phone: 819 776-8608
E-mail: mailto:pierre.leduc@warmuseum.ca
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