KENORA – A new exhibit highlighting Indigenous science and engineering has kicked off a multi-year mobile exhibition run in Kenora.
Over the next two years, Indigenous Tourism Ontario and Science North will showcase the brand-new exhibit Anishinaabewin Maamninendimowin: Pane Gii-Bite (Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions) as it travels to 20 locations across the province.
The show displays Indigenous science, engineering, and cultures in clever ways.
"This exhibit will help people understand some of the crucial contributions, innovations, and methods the Indigenous peoples have created and shared with the world," said Kevin Eshkawkogan, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Ontario.
The travelling exhibit launched on Friday at the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, where it will remain until Oct. 26, before travelling across the province until June 2024.
Mayor Daniel Reynard was glad to see the show start that journey in Kenora.
“We are excited to host the travelling exhibit Indigenous Ingenuity by Science North and Indigenous Tourism Ontario in Kenora and we encourage everyone to drop into the Lake of the Woods Discovery to experience the free display,” he said. “It will surely be engaging and stir-up curiosity about the connection of Indigenous knowledge and culture to modern science and innovation."
According to Science North, the 500-square-metre installation is designed to be split into customizable 100-square-metre sections for easy travel, while maintaining an impactful and engaging visitor experience.
Visitors can stop by and see the exhibition free of charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
For more information about the Indigenous Ingenuity tour and upcoming stops, visit sciencenorth.ca/indigenous-ingenuity
