Welcome to Halifax!
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Sunday Oct 2
1000-1800; Saint Mary’s University
Pre-conference training: Interpretive Guides Association Apprentice Interpreter course (pre-registration require)
Monday, Oct 3
830 am; Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Pre-conference Training: InterpActive Inspire Visitors with PIE and TALK (pre-registration required)
10 am; Saint Mary’s University
Pre-conference training: Interpretive Guides Association Apprentice Interpreter course continued (pre-registration required)
1130-1200; Halifax Central Library
Conference Registration. Drop by the Registration table to pick up your delegate package.
1200; Halifax Central Library
Keynote presentation: Lawrence Hill
1330-1430; Halifax Central Library
Conference Registration. Drop by the Registration table to pick up your delegate package.
1400; Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Show you conference name tag for free entrance. Explore the museum and join the public guided tours.
1400; Saint Mary’s University
Special Session with Association of Nova Scotia Museums - all welcome
Unlocking Community Museum Collections
Afternoon; Provincial Archives of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Museum All Sites Meeting - by invitation only
1630-1730; Saputo Hall, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Conference Registration. Drop by the Registration table to pick up your delegate package.
1730; Bronfman Theatre, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Awards Showcase: Celebrate the winners of Association of Nova Scotia Museum awards and Interpretation Canada’s Awards of Excellence
1900; Bratty Hall, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, Oct 4
0900; Halifax Citadel
Conference Registration. Drop by the Registration table to pick up your delegate package.
0930; Halifax Citadel
1300 Staggered Lunches, Citadel Visit, Silent Auction
1430; Halifax Citadel
1700; Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Supper and Interpretation Canada Annual General Meeting
Keynote Performance: Salar: A Salmon Story
*Note that concurrent sessions on Tues/Thurs will be held at the Halifax Citadel and there may be occasional sounds of rifle or cannon fire outdoors.
Wednesday, Oct 5
0800 Depart for selected off site visits. Meet at Museum of Natural History*
*For Heritage Showcase meet at 0900 at Cable Wharf.
Timelines for lunch and return will vary.
1800 Supper on your own
Visit Discover Halifax for a searchable database of restaurants. Show Your Badge for special offers and discounts.
Thursday, Oct 6
0900; Halifax Citadel
Conference Registration. Drop by the Registration table to pick up your delegate package.
0930; Halifax Citadel
1300 Staggered Lunches, Citadel Visit, Silent Auction
1430; Halifax Citadel
1730; Small Craft Gallery, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Party/Closing Reception
Live Auction
*Note that concurrent sessions on Tues/Thurs will be held at the Halifax Citadel and there may be occasional sounds of rifle or cannon fire outdoors.
Friday, Oct 7
Post-conference Field Trip: Joggins Fossil Cliffs - separate registration required
This trip meets at 8:30 at the Museum of Natural History, leaves Joggins at 4pm, returns to Halifax by 7:30pm.