Mr. Henderson’s Canadian History Class l Donna Lee Dumont, Sherry Farrell Racette, Darren R. Préfontaine and Gregory Scofield l The Ocean l Drug Discovery l Feng Shui l Joanne Kelly’s Book Club

February 19, 7:00 pm in the Atrium

Because of a Hat

Mr. Henderson’s Canadian History Class 2012/13: The history of Red River has not been easy, but is a microcosm of Canada’s story - one of mutual dependence, respect, and conflict. We hope our stories can shed light on how we might move forward in the 21st century.

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Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
February 20, 7:00 pm in the Atrium
Donna Lee Dumont, Sherry Farrell Racette, Darren R. Préfontaine and Gregory Scofield

Donna Lee Dumont’s Peter Fidler and the Métis is a primer on Métis history and culture for middle years readers.
Dr. Sherry Farrell Racette is a scholar and has an active arts practice which includes painting, multimedia works, and illustration work for children’s books.
Darren R. Préfontaine's book, Gabriel Dumont: Li Chef Michif in Images and in Words, focuses on visual and journalistic representations of Gabriel Dumont.
Gregory Scofield'is work has appeared in many anthologies, including Manitowapow. His most recent collection of poetry is Louis: The Heretic Poems.

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February 24, 2:00 pm in the Atrium

The Ocean: A Novel

The Ocean follows three women through the growing modernization and political turmoil of Chile, to their exile in land-locked Winnipeg. These women each live in different eras, yet are all confronted with changed personal and public histories. The only constant in their lives is the presence of the ocean. 

Cecilia Araneda was born in Chile and came to Canada with her family after they escaped Chile’s bloody coup d’etat. An accomplished filmmaker, The Ocean is her first novel.

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February 25, 7:00 pm in the Atrium. 

Café Scientifique presents “Drug Discovery: The 21st Century Petri Dish.”

The demand for new antibiotics and anticancer drugs is an urgent focus, given antibiotic resistance and the need to tailor our fight against diseases. 

Panelists: Dr. Donald Miller, Dr. Frank Schweizer, Dr. John Sorensen, 

and Dr. George Zhanel. 

Facilitator: Dr. Albert Friesen (President, Medicure; Co-Chair, MB Innovation Council). 

Please join us for a lively discussion, debate, and refreshments. Seating is limited. 

Please RSVP: email or call 204.474.6689.

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February 25, 7:30 pm in the Travel Alcove

Marlyna Los

Speaking & Signing Feng Shui: Do You See What I See?

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Joanne Kelly’s SHAW TV Book Club

February 26, 7:00 pm in the Travel Alcove

Shaw TV, Joanne Kelly and McNally Robinson Booksellers are pleased to continue our free book club with a discussion of Shalom Auslander’s Hope: A Tragedy, a hilarious and haunting examination of the burdens and abuse of history, filled with existential musings and mordant wit. 

Join us for refreshments and discussion! 

Questions? Get in touch with Joanne or with John or by calling 453-0424, ex 227.

Phone 204-475-0483

(Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)