culture

Discover Culture: British Rag Rug Workshop

CMIP21 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:41:41 +0000

Subhead:

Free hands-on workshop

Sat Mar 8

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Lena Hardiman Learn@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/visit/whats-on-calendar

Celebrate British Week by joining us for an introduction to the fun and practical hobby of making Rag Rugs. Email Lena at Learn@pier21.ca to register for the free workshop. Space is limited. All supplies are provided. The workshop is presented in English in partnership with Diane MacDonald.

Discover Culture: Modern Clay Millefiori Workshop

CMIP21 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:36:29 +0000

Subhead:

Free hands-on workshop

Sat Mar 1

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Lena Hardiman Learn@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

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Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/visit/whats-on-calendar

Get creative and try a modern, polymer clay version of the traditional Italian glasswork art Millefiori, meaning “thousand flowers.” In this workshop you will create your own one-of-a-kind Millefiori pen. All supplies are provided. Space is limited. Email Lena at Learn@pier21.ca to register.

Lebanese Festival

Lebanese Festival — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:51:00 +0000

Subhead:

Savour a Taste of Lebanon in the heart of Halifax.

Thu Jul 10 - Sun Jul 13

city:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Venue:

Olympic Community Center

Address:

2304 Hunter St

Cost:

Free Admission!!

organizer contact:

lebanesefestivalhalifax@gmail.com

Space Accessibiity:

Space wheelchair accessible

Map link:

https://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8&gl=ca&daddr=2304+Hunter+St,+Halifax,+NS+B3K+4V6&panel=1&f=d&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,44.650471,-63.594529&cid=0,0,2447574287621047873&hq=olympic+community+center

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Link:

http://www.lebanesefestival.ca

Come Celebrate the 13th Annual Lebanese Festival in Halifax proudly presented by TD Canada Trust.

Drawing at the Pier: Line and Imagination

CMIP21 — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:35:46 +0000

Subhead:

Free drawing workshop

Thu Sep 19

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Philippa Gunn, pgunn@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

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Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/

Aspiring artist? Looking to pick up some basic drawing skills? The Museum’s Drawing at the Pier workshops offer a unique experience to explore your creative talents in the gallery space of temporary exhibition Migrating Landscapes. Led by NSCAD instructor Chris Woods, workshops are free of charge and drawing supplies are provided.

Discover Culture: Millefiori

CMIP21 — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:29:28 +0000

Subhead:

Hands-on workshop

Sat Sep 7

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Lena Hardiman, Learn@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

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Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/

Come try a modern, polymer clay version of the traditional Italian glasswork art Millefiori, meaning “thousand flowers.” Create your own bead, perfect to be strung on a necklace! Space is limited. Please register by emailing Lena Hardiman at Learn@pier21.ca. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome.

Discover Culture: Intro to Spanish

CMIP21 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:11:13 +0000

Subhead:

Free workshop

Sat May 4

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Lena Hardiman, learn@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

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Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/home

Le français suit

Diversity Spotlight film screening : Almanya: Willkommen in Deutschland

CMIP21 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:58:28 +0000

Wed Mar 20

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address:

1055 Marginal Road

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Matthew Ritchie, mritchie@pier21.ca

Space Accessibiity:

Wheelchair Accessible

Link:

http://www.pier21.ca/visit/whats-on-calendar

Diversity Spotlight film screening : Almanya: Willkommen in Deutschland (Almanya: Welcome to Germany) Admission is free.

Film Festival Puts Solidarity on the Big Screen

bsichel — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:56:27 +0000

Labour Council presents the Canadian Labour International Film Festival

Long week on the shop floor? Why not relax this Saturday with some free films at the Canadian Labour International Film Festival.

The hyphenated Haligonian

Natascia Lypny — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:17:29 +0000

A production of New Roots Radio

With the recent policy debates over multiculturalism and integration, it is easy to forget the average Canadian trying to make sense of their identity in their daily lives. Many turn to the hyphen as a way of explaining who they are, becoming Irish-Canadians, Greek-Canadians, Lebanese-Canadians. Others are still seeking something else.