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Celebrate the Season with Region of Waterloo Museums’ Festive Lineup of Holiday Events Waterloo Region, ON – Festive fun is around the corner at Region of Waterloo Museums this holiday season. From family fun for all ages, to an enchanting winter ball, to haunting holiday candlelit tours, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone.
Nov 26, 2024
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights Returns to Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Waterloo Region, ON – Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Diwali: The Festival of Lights, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is pleased to see the festival return this weekend. This year’s Diwali celebration will take place over two days, and features free admission to the Diwali Marketplace on Saturday, followed by a ticketed Bollywood Dance Party on Sunday evening featuring singer Nitin Sharma.

Nov 08, 2024
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Black And Free: Art Exhibition examines what Black expressive culture teaches us about blackness and freedom
Waterloo Region – The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is proud to announce the return of Black And Free, an art exhibition curated by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae.

Nov 02, 2024
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St. Mary's honours 100 years with celebrations that reflect on the past and look to the future
Kitchener, ON – October 18, 2024 – St. Mary’s General Hospital marks its century-long legacy this October with a series of events showcasing its impact in Waterloo Region and beyond.

Oct 18, 2024
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Community celebrates PRIDE at Schneider Haus Waterloo Region, ON – Schneider Haus is celebrating PRIDE on Saturday, July 13, with a free outdoor market and elder talk in collaboration with Spectrum Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space and sponsored by Scotiabank. The event will feature local artisans, live music by Coraline James, free cookies, kid-friendly crafts, and glitter tattoos.
Jul 12, 2024
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Exhibit exploring themes of Intimate Partner Violence now open at Schneider Haus National Historic Site Waterloo Region, ON – Schneider Haus is pleased to open Matrilineal Hauntings, a new installation of sculptures by Toronto-based artist and art historian Kathy Kranias. Drawing on her family history in her matrilineal line, the exhibition explores intimate partner violence, the effects felt intergenerationally, and the “tension between quiet violence and injustice” that parallels our current times.
Jun 14, 2024
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Currents of Change exhibit, celebrating the Grand River opens at McDougall Cottage Waterloo Region, ON – Currents of Change: Inspiring Action Along the Grand River, a new exhibit from the Region of Waterloo Museums, is now open at McDougall Cottage Historic Site. With a blend of history, ecology, Indigenous and settler narratives, Currents of Change examines the profound and dynamic connection between the Grand River, Waterloo Region’s heritage, and our collective future.
Jun 04, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind and the Machine opens at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, the first travelling museum exhibition to focus on the reality and relevance of artificial intelligence (AI), is opening on May 10 at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Designed to appeal to visitors of all ages, the exhibit presents the technology in easy-to-understand terms with accessible games and hands-on interactives.
May 09, 2024
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Region of Waterloo Launches Reimagining Doon Heritage Village for Public Input Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is seeking input from residents on the future programming, experiences, stories, and new uses at Doon Heritage Village. Like other cultural institutions around the world, The Region of Waterloo's Doon Heritage Village is reflecting on which stories of culture and heritage it shares – and which are missing.
Mar 22, 2024
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March Break line-up at Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries delivers fun-filled activities for all. Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries offer a wide variety of daily activities during March Break. With programming for all ages, this is the ideal opportunity to explore the Region’s cultural offerings.
Mar 07, 2024
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