Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre

Heritage Centre Hours

         Admission by Donation
        Monday-Friday   8:30am-5:00pm
        Saturday          10:00am -4:00pm
        Sunday            Closed

    The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre is open year-round and houses a historical museum featuring displays on Aboriginal history, gold mining, the fur trade, immigration and much more. Here you will also find tourist information, a gift shop, temporary and travelling exhibitions and information about Woodland Caribou Park.

Bloodvein River Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday July 20th at 1:30

    Join us for the unveiling of the historical plaque designating the Bloodvein River as one of Canada’s 37 Canadian Heritage Rivers. The Bloodvein begins 40 km west of Red Lake and flows 300 km towards the shores of Lake Winnipeg. It has outstanding natural and cultural values, most importantly as it was home to many Anishinaabek families who had a deep relationship with the land. Their descendants are working to rebuild and nurture this relationship to this day. The Bloodvein River is now protected within Woodland Caribou Provincial Park (ON) and Atikaki Provincial Park (MB).

Unveiling of the Donor Wall. . . It is now completed
Saturday July 24th at 10am

For the past six years, families, individuals and businesses have purchased ceramic tiles for the Heritage Centre’s donor wall, to support the Heritage Centre’s special projects and to leave a legacy in the community. Located in the lobby of the building, the wall measures 11’ x 21’, and is composed of 1,075 tiles featuring a mosaic of the northern lights, designed by local artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith.

The donor wall is now completed and will be unveiled in a special ceremony to take place at the Heritage Centre on Saturday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

FIRE PEOPLE: Fire 14 Red Lake 1980
NOW OPEN!!

May 21, 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of Fire 14, a massive forest fire that saw 3,600 local residents airlifted to Manitoba. This exhibition revisits this memorable event through pictures, testimonials, archival material and more.

Fire 14 Merchandise
now available at the Heritage Centre gift shop

Fire People BOOK $25.00
Fire People documentary $20.00
Fire 14 Art Cards (pack of 8) $15.00

Avaliable for viewing this summer are:
Fire People - Fire 14: Red lake 1980 Video Documentary
    Personal recollections by people who experienced the fire (20 Min)
Fire People - Fire 14: Red Lake 1980 Slide Show
    Evocative images of Fire 14, set to music (22 min)
Interview with Rod Kellar - Red Lake District Fire #14 Crew Leader
    Video Documentary personal recollections of Rod's Fire 14 experience (20 min)

Follow us on Facebook!

We have made a Facebook group for the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre. Below is the link to our page. If you do not have a Facebook account, you will need one first to view all the information we have posted. Everyone is welcome to become a member.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124710764217664

Linda Lundstrom Reception
Monday June 21

Linda Lundstrom is a strong supporter of initiatives which pay respect to the rich culture of the First Nations people. She decided to make the trip up to Red Lake for the “Celebrating the Canoe: Honouring the Original Technicians” event that took place at the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre from June 21-26, 2010 after receiving a formal invitation from her dear friend and event organizer, Kaaren Dannenmann.

On National Aboriginal Day a celebration was held in honour of Linda Lundstrom and her career achievements, collaborations with First Nations artists, donations to the Heritage Centre collection, and overall contributions to the Red Lake District. A slideshow presentation prepared by Pamela O’Neill, Special Projects Assistant for the Heritage Centre, was given that evening highlighting significant events in Linda’s life and the path she has taken to becoming a famous Canadian fashion designer.

On display that evening was the NIICHIIKWEWAK Beaders exhibit and a LUNDSTRÖM deerhide jacket showcasing more of their hand beaded work. We look forward to hosting an event surrounding the Okichitaakwe LAPARKA, which was generously donated by Linda, at a later date.

Close to fifty of Linda’s local friends and fans were at the celebration, some of whom brought their LAPARKAs for the updated group photo, including Heather Carruthers, Norah Kolmel, Murielle Goodwillie, JoAnn Brownlee, Linda Grunewald, and Ethel Dodd. (SEE PHOTO)

To conclude the evening, Linda gave a very motivating and captivating speech about what Red Lake means to her and how she sees progression in intercultural relationships being formed in the area. Linda finally had this to say about the evening. “Thank you to all the staff of the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre for giving me such a warm welcome on June 21st. National Aboriginal Day represents a celebration of the rich cultures of the First Nations People of the Red Lake area. It was an honour to be invited to participate. The presentation that was prepared is a gift I will treasure forever. Meegwitch!”

Visit the Cheeky Beaver Boutique!

Check out our 2010 merchandise!

Residential Schools:
The Red Lake Story
NOW ON LINE.... Click Here!

Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival 2008
Relive the most memorable moments of the Festival. Click here!

The Red Lake Heritage Centre is a charitable organization, funded by the Municipality of Red Lake,the Ontario Ministry of Culture, and through fundraising activities. Reg # 87315 2714 RR001.

All images are property of the Red Lake Heritage Centre.

	Heritage Centre Hours Admission by Donation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday 10:00am -4:00pm Sunday Closed The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre is open year-round and houses a historical museum featuring displays on Aboriginal history, gold mining, the fur trade, immigration and much more. Here you will also find tourist information, a gift shop, temporary and travelling exhibitions and information about Woodland Caribou Park. Bloodvein River Plaque Dedication Ceremony Tuesday July 20th at 1:30 Join us for the unveiling of the historical plaque designating the Bloodvein River as one of Canada’s 37 Canadian Heritage Rivers. The Bloodvein begins 40 km west of Red Lake and flows 300 km towards the shores of Lake Winnipeg. It has outstanding natural and cultural values, most importantly as it was home to many Anishinaabek families who had a deep relationship with the land. Their descendants are working to rebuild and nurture this relationship to this day. The Bloodvein River is now protected within Woodland Caribou Provincial Park (ON) and Atikaki Provincial Park (MB). Unveiling of the Donor Wall. . . It is now completed Saturday July 24th at 10am For the past six years, families, individuals and businesses have purchased ceramic tiles for the Heritage Centre’s donor wall, to support the Heritage Centre’s special projects and to leave a legacy in the community. Located in the lobby of the building, the wall measures 11’ x 21’, and is composed of 1,075 tiles featuring a mosaic of the northern lights, designed by local artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith. The donor wall is now completed and will be unveiled in a special ceremony to take place at the Heritage Centre on Saturday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. FIRE PEOPLE: Fire 14 Red Lake 1980 NOW OPEN!! May 21, 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of Fire 14, a massive forest fire that saw 3,600 local residents airlifted to Manitoba. This exhibition revisits this memorable event through pictures, testimonials, archival material and more. Fire 14 Merchandise now available at the Heritage Centre gift shop Fire People BOOK $25.00 Fire People documentary $20.00 Fire 14 Art Cards (pack of 8) $15.00 Avaliable for viewing this summer are: Fire People - Fire 14: Red lake 1980 Video Documentary Personal recollections by people who experienced the fire (20 Min) Fire People - Fire 14: Red Lake 1980 Slide Show Evocative images of Fire 14, set to music (22 min) Interview with Rod Kellar - Red Lake District Fire #14 Crew Leader Video Documentary personal recollections of Rod's Fire 14 experience (20 min) Follow us on Facebook! We have made a Facebook group for the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre. Below is the link to our page. If you do not have a Facebook account, you will need one first to view all the information we have posted. Everyone is welcome to become a member. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124710764217664 Linda Lundstrom Reception Monday June 21 Linda Lundstrom is a strong supporter of initiatives which pay respect to the rich culture of the First Nations people. She decided to make the trip up to Red Lake for the “Celebrating the Canoe: Honouring the Original Technicians” event that took place at the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre from June 21-26, 2010 after receiving a formal invitation from her dear friend and event organizer, Kaaren Dannenmann. On National Aboriginal Day a celebration was held in honour of Linda Lundstrom and her career achievements, collaborations with First Nations artists, donations to the Heritage Centre collection, and overall contributions to the Red Lake District. A slideshow presentation prepared by Pamela O’Neill, Special Projects Assistant for the Heritage Centre, was given that evening highlighting significant events in Linda’s life and the path she has taken to becoming a famous Canadian fashion designer. On display that evening was the NIICHIIKWEWAK Beaders exhibit and a LUNDSTRÖM deerhide jacket showcasing more of their hand beaded work. We look forward to hosting an event surrounding the Okichitaakwe LAPARKA, which was generously donated by Linda, at a later date. Close to fifty of Linda’s local friends and fans were at the celebration, some of whom brought their LAPARKAs for the updated group photo, including Heather Carruthers, Norah Kolmel, Murielle Goodwillie, JoAnn Brownlee, Linda Grunewald, and Ethel Dodd. (SEE PHOTO) To conclude the evening, Linda gave a very motivating and captivating speech about what Red Lake means to her and how she sees progression in intercultural relationships being formed in the area. Linda finally had this to say about the evening. “Thank you to all the staff of the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre for giving me such a warm welcome on June 21st. National Aboriginal Day represents a celebration of the rich cultures of the First Nations People of the Red Lake area. It was an honour to be invited to participate. The presentation that was prepared is a gift I will treasure forever. Meegwitch!” Visit the Cheeky Beaver Boutique! Check out our 2010 merchandise! Residential Schools: The Red Lake Story NOW ON LINE.... Click Here! Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival 2008 Relive the most memorable moments of the Festival. Click here! The Red Lake Heritage Centre is a charitable organization, funded by the Municipality of Red Lake,the Ontario Ministry of Culture, and through fundraising activities. Reg # 87315 2714 RR001. All images are property of the Red Lake Heritage Centre.