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Book Review of Five Little Indians
Five Little Indians by Michelle GoodPublished by Harper Perennial, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. 2020 ~ Review by Ann Davidson This is a riveting, raw and haunting novel about five survivors of one Indian Residential School in British Columbia. It is a...
Grove Theatre Performances Begin with a Land Acknowledgement
This is the first week of performances at The Grove Theatre a brand-spanking new amphitheatre in Fenelon Falls. The second evening of performances included the dynamic duo of improv, Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath opened by the ever energetic and witty Elvira Kurt....
September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Federally regulated workplaces will now be closed on September 30th, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is recognized. The new federal statutory holiday received Royal Assent on June 3rd after it was passed unanimously in the Senate. The National...
QR Code for Pamphlet at 215+ Children Taken Art Installation
When we opened the 215+ Children Taken Art Installation at the Boyd Museum in Bobcaygeon we were moved by the words of Anne Taylor, Anishinaabemowin Coordinator at Curve Lake Community who spoke from the heart to those gathered. She reinforced how important action...
Book Discussion: How to be an Anti-racist
The word Community in our name is important to each of us. We take the time in all of our interactions to build and strengthen the relationships that we have with each other and with others outside of TRC- Bobcaygeon. In the case of discussing difficult topics such as...
Indigenous Artists Perform at Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls
The Grove Theatre is "a stunning amphitheatre, the first of its kind in the City of Kawartha Lakes... in a beautiful garden grove in Fenelon Falls." This outdoor venue opens this week. The exciting news is that both Julian Taylor and Crystal Shawanda help kick off the...
August 3rd – 215th Day of 2021 Events in Peterborough
On August 3rd, which was the 215th day of the year, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation held a sunrise ceremony and a commemorative walk in downtown Peterborough. TRC Bobcaygeon members attended. Miigwech to the organizers for this beautiful ceremony and...
Old Gaol Museum Exhibit of TRC-Bobcaygeon Quilted Banner
Located in an historic Gaol built in 1863, the Olde Gaol Museum is much more than a jail — full of fascinating stories and unique regional artifacts. The Victoria County Historical Society dates to 1957, when a group of citizens began collecting, preserving, and...
215+ Taken Art Installation at Maryboro Lodge in Fenelon Falls
The 215+ CHILDREN TAKEN Memorial Art Installation has moved to Maryboro Lodge museum in Fenelon Falls. The Art Installation has had a successful stay at the Boyd Museum and Bobcaygeon Library for the past few weeks. It seemed that there was always someone stopping by...