Canadian Museum is looking for immigrants to create historical exhibition
Everyone who moves to the province will be able to contribute to the history and cultural heritage of its inhabitants as well as the people of their home country.
To accurately reflect the theme of its future permanent exhibit about Quebec, the Museum of Civilization is asking second— and third-generation immigrants and their descendants to submit objects reflecting their familiarity with Quebec.
For example, a pair of skates might symbolize the first winter in Quebec, cooking utensils from their home country might symbolize the mixing of kitchen cultures, and a musical instrument or book might reflect the interaction of cultures between continents.
Each object will be selected based on its historical significance and the symbolic value it has to the person who holds it. You can submit an object by filling out the form on the museum website by March 12, 2023.
"The Museum of Civilization currently houses several objects from the great waves of Irish and Scottish immigrants who arrived in the late nineteenth century. However, we have very few objects from subsequent waves, especially from the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, which played a key role in shaping the current rich cultural diversity of Quebec. With these objects, the museum will be able to offer visitors from our country and abroad a comprehensive picture of contemporary Quebec society," Stéphane La Roche, General President-Director of the Museum.
Historically, Quebec has been the site of countless interactions that have shaped who its inhabitants are and how they coexist. These encounters also highlight what connects Quebecers to the rest of the world. This upcoming permanent exhibition (scheduled to open in May 2024) will focus on the crossroads between Quebecers and offer a new perspective not only on the historical events that have shaped the evolution of Quebec society but also on the current challenges it faces.
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