Cassandra Cummings (she/her)

Museums & Heritage • Collections Management #MuseumsAreNotNeutral

[Alberta Museums Assn @AlbertaMuseums]

Applications are now open for the 2024 Cohort of our Mentorship Program!

The Program matches emerging and mid-career professionals with established/senior peers to build their professional networks and share best practices.

Find more info on our website: https://t.co/ZkniM5Boly

[Calgary Public Library @calgarylibrary]

On Sept 29, join us and @UCalgary for two National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “What We Inherited and Better Understanding our Role in Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action,” and a film screening on “Beans:” https://t.co/ddWDpKIcPi

[Alice Lam ੯‧̀͡⬮ - Volunteer @alamyyc]

Lots of cool sessions at the cultural centre being hosted throughout the week in memory of the passing of the exclusion act 100 years ago. Come learn about different chinese culture, food and customs! Free!! #yyc #yyccc #calgary

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Who was the greatest artist of the 20th century?

People talk about Picasso and Dalí, but here's a name you probably haven't heard: Hasui Kawase, the last master of Japanese ukiyo-e.

It sounds oddly specific, but no other artist in history was so good at depicting the weather...

[Calgary Public Library @calgarylibrary]

Ease in to back-to-school with the Library. Our Students page has everything students, parents, and educators need to head back to school. Find resources, activities, booklists, and more for all grades and subject areas: https://t.co/QFzhZQPBr4 #backtoschool

[Alberta Museums Assn @AlbertaMuseums]

Join us @HeritageParkYYC Sept. 22, 2023, for our AGM, a keynote presentation, and an evening Awards Gala, presented in partnership with Heritage Park!
For more info, including how to register and a schedule of events, visit our website: https://t.co/zlWOcNVQHm. #ABMuseums

[Nanton Grain Elevators @GrainNanton]

Experience a matinee of art song, arias, musical theatre and cabaret in a an iconic venue! Enjoy Little Lethbridge Opera Theatre “Cabaret and Cabernet” matinee on August 26th (Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre Concert Series Event)!
https://t.co/wyQ18sVAIe
#townofnanton

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

Our new self-guided tour dives into the history of over 20 parks located across Calgary. They can be explored individually, or you can create your own itinerary based on the part of the city you would like to explore.

Learn more: https://t.co/f1hhm205wI #yycheritage #yychistory

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

This is Unsinkable Sam, aka Oscar, a cat that served with the Kriegsmarine (navy of Nazi Germany) and the Royal Navy (navy of the UK) during World War 2.⁣⁣ He was reported to have belonged to a sailor onboard the German battleship Bismarck.

On May 18, 1941, Bismarck was on its first mission when it was sunk by the Allies. Out of the 2,100 crew members, only 115 men and one cat survived.

⁣ The HMS Cossack scooped up the cat and gave him the name Oscar. For the next few months, Oscar lived on the ship until it was hit by torpedoes from a German U-boat, which killed 159 crew members but not Oscar, who was brought to the shores of Gibraltar by the remaining survivors.⁣

Oscar was soon transferred to the HMS Ark Royal, where he was given the name "Unsinkable Sam". Ironically, the Ark Royal was heavily involved in the sinking of the Bismarck. After a series of near misses, the ship had garnered a reputation for being a "lucky ship", however, its luck would soon run out.

On November 14, 1941, the Ark Royal was torpedoed by a U-boat, causing it to roll over and sink. Sam was found clinging to a piece of wood and was described as "angry, but quite unharmed".⁣ ⁣

The sinking of the Ark Royal ended Sam's career at sea, and he lived out his remaining years in Belfast with a seaman until 1955.⁣ ⁣

[The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland @confluence_yyc]

What are your long weekend plans?☀️ If you're itching to stretch your legs, join one of our walking tours on August 5!🚶Learn about the layered history of the site from our fantastic guides while enjoying scenic river views!
🎟️: https://t.co/wx6u6HWC4R
#heritageday #alberta

[Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park @BlckftCrossing]

If you would like to learn more about the plants around Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, our plant-book is available on our website!! Come take a look and explore our book!
Link below:
https://t.co/plxYFJYp8s

[Alberta Museums Assn @AlbertaMuseums]

What grants are available to museums, or to professionals? What information do I need to prep for a grant? What makes a strong application?

Get answers to these questions, and more, at our AMA Grants Program Webinar on August 30! Register here: https://t.co/X91QUGx1mh

[Cassandra Cummings (she/her) @yycmuseumfiend]

@CraigBaird https://t.co/3pe4RBu8KL

Description on the City page a bit different

[Calgary Public Library @calgarylibrary]

Ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture of powwows? Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and Treaty 7 dancers as we learn about powwow dances: https://t.co/MG75L7iRYx

[Heritage Calgary @HeritageCalgary]

Our self-guided walking tours are back, including a brand-new Stephen Avenue walking tour

Find the Stephen Avenue Walking Tour and others at our website: https://t.co/zWoTvAPmhM

[Contemporary Calgary @ContemporaryYYC]

FREE First Thursdays | August 3, 2023 | 5-9 PM

Explore our galleries, view (Re)Imagining Inclusion an exhibition of community-based art from racialized immigrant women artists.

Learn more & RSVP🔗 https://t.co/rnCAFkE8pC

#ContemporaryCalgary #YYCArts #YYCEvents

[Calgary Public Library @calgarylibrary]

Join the Library this weekend for special performances, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and snacks to fuel the fun with our Super Summer Pop-Ups at Louise Riley and Nose Hill libraries: https://t.co/MG75L7iRYx

[Green Line Calgary @GreenLineYYC]

Historic Calgary Week runs July 27-Aug 7, the theme is Making Tracks. Check out free events like the City Archives presentation on Calgary's public transit history (Aug 3, 9:30-11:30). It includes a visit to Green Line's display with our LEGO model train. https://t.co/MfnYvFxoe6

[Alice Lam ੯‧̀͡⬮ - Volunteer @alamyyc]

planned Lots of fun events this week: historic firehall Flea with free art lessons on wed from 11-3/ wed super fun thursdya at cultural centre from 5:30-8:30/ big garage sale at Firehall sat 11-4/ mahjong lessons in Chinatown 5-7 /Chinese senior health literacy event on sun

[YYC What's On @yycwhatson]

Join @TMM_yyc for their Summer Walking Tours! Explore the rich history of Currie Barracks while you hear stories from veterans, followed by food and drinks at Veranda Vaycay Brewery & Burwood Distillery.

Until August 20, 2023 | More info at https://t.co/ZhREgbj1CC. #yycArts