Matariki: Mâori language intervention |
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19 June – 23 August
Throughout the Museum
Look out for Te Reo Mâori translations of objects in displays throughout the Museum.
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Paua House: One year on, shift of an icon |
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7 July
6.00 – 7.30 pm
Bird Hall
One year on from the opening of Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House at Canterbury Museum we ask, “Is the Paua House still a New Zealand icon?” Top debating teams from Christchurch schools will argue their point of view following an introduction by curator Sarah Whitehead.
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Snare/mâhanga: artists floor talk |
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23 July
12.15 pm
Robert McDougall Gallery
Artists including Ronnie van Hout, Hannah Kidd, and Aaron and Hannah Beehre will talk about the inspiration and process behind their works in the exhibition Snare/mâhanga
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Buller and the Victorians: panel discussion |
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4 August
6.00 – 7.00 pm
Bird Hall
A number of New Zealand’s native birds are extinct, or are nearing extinction. A panel of experts will discuss the human impact on our native species and how our attitudes to conservation have changed over time.
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Assume Nothing Floor Talk: Rebecca Swan and Kirsty MacDonald |
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28 July
5.30 – 7.00 pm
Artist Rebecca Swan and film maker Kirsty MacDonald share their passion for the Assume Nothing project, the challenges, both personal and professional and the extraordinary trust and respect developed over 14 years to create the artworks you see today. Image: Georgina, 1998, Rebecca Swann. Assume Nothing is developed and toured by TheNewDowse.
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Trans 101: an introduction |
28 July
7.30 – 9.00 pm
A fun session for people wanting to understand more about the issues faced by transgender and transsexual people. The panel of guests reflects the diversity of trans communities. Bring along your questions and hear about the Human Rights Commission’s Transgender Inquiry, and ways you can support its actions and recommendations.
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Young and Trans: working positively with trans youth |
18 August
5.30 – 7.00 pm
A workshop tailored to those working with youth, this programme focuses on creating schools, youth groups and health services that are positive, inclusive and safe for trans youth. Guest speakers include trans youth and those who work with trans youth.
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Trans Vocal: sharing our stories builds our community |
18 August
7.30 – 9.00 pm
Trans people will talk about the power of using creativity to express their gender identity. This session is a celebration for trans people, their families and friends, and is open to the general public.
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