Museum Archive Awareness Week to feature two speakers on Métis and Chinese cultures

 

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is hosting an upcoming talk on Chinese and Métis heritage in Bruce County in recognition of Archives Awareness Week (April 3 to 8). This special event will feature two speakers: Jenna McGuire, Executive Director of Historic Saugeen Métis, and May Ip, Founder of the Grey Bruce Chinese Heritage and Culture Association. The talk will take place on April 5 at 2:00 PM in the Museum’s Bruce Power theatre.

Titled “Hidden History: Searching for Diversity in the Archives,” this talk will highlight how archival research through the BCM&CC and other archives has shed light on aspects of the cultural diversity found within Bruce County.

Jenna McGuire will discuss the Historic Saugeen Métis people in Bruce County, drawing on her extensive research to explore the experiences of Métis families in the area, as well as their contributions to the local community and the Canadian Fur Trade.

May Ip will speak about the early experiences of the Chinese community in Grey and Bruce Counties, from the arrival of the first Chinese immigrant to the establishment of Chinese laundries in 1901.

“We are pleased to be hosting this important talk on Chinese and Métis heritage in Bruce County,” says Deb Sturdevant, Archivist for the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. “By learning about the experiences of different communities, we can gain a better understanding of our shared history and the diverse cultures that have shaped our region.  As the cultural diversity of our communities continues to grow, we want to preserve and share information that reflects the experiences and impact of all cultures in the County.”

This talk is proudly presented by the Bruce County Historical Society and is open to the public with free admission. Seats are limited and reservations are recommended. To reserve your seat, visit brucemuseum.ca or contact the museum at 519-797-2080.

During Archives Awareness Week (April 3 to 8), enjoy FREE admission to the Archives & Research Room (closed Good Friday, April 7).

The Bruce County Museum welcomes donations of images and items reflecting all cultures, through all time periods, in Bruce County. For more information, visit brucemuseum.ca/donate.

About the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre 
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre offers adult and children’s programming, special events, and is home to the Bruce County Archives & Research Room. Our mandate is to preserve and make available the documentary heritage of Bruce County.

About Archives Awareness Week
Ontario’s Archives Awareness Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Archives in local communities throughout the province and recognize Archives’ unique potential to bring communities together and tell memorable stories about the past.