Picking up where I left off yesterday, this photograph is from the trial of Metis leader Louis Riel, who stands at centre right. Back then he was deemed a traitor to the country. Today he is deemed a Father of Confederation and the founder of Manitoba.
These are works by the Haida artist Charles Edenshaw.
The federal government went to work on settling the west as new provinces were incorporated.
Here we have a treasure of the Museum. St. Onuphrius is a consecrated Ukrainian Catholic Church that resides here, but was first built in Alberta over a century ago.
A video display inside looks at what this church still means to its parishioners. It still hosts religious services today.
The cottage is looking magnificent!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI love the exhibit and the cute church. The details inside are beautiful.
Have a great day and a happy week!
Thanks.
Delete...immigrants make a country.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteI like that little church.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteHow times change!
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
Deletealways enjoy seeing that church when you show it, William.
ReplyDeleteI love to show it.
DeleteHey, we finally get some western history!
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd approve.
DeleteUnique exhibit ~ fascinating ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteThe little church is such a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteThis is a really interesting piece of history. Sad, of course, man's inhumanity towards man...
ReplyDeleteSuch is the case.
DeleteThat little church is lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
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