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FERNIE CHATAUQUA
Program Series
The Fernie Chautauqua is an annual festival celebrating Fernie’s culture, heritage, and cuisine hosted by the Fernie Museum. The Fernie Museum is located on the traditional land of the Ktunaxa Nation. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this land.
About
FERNIE CHATAUQUA
Chautauqua 2020 Program Series will feature events, starting in December and run through March, 2021. Making the safety of our many visitors and patrons our priority, Chautauqua 2020 events will include online programming, socially distanced indoors events and outdoor activities that allow for safe interaction.
EVENTS
Monthly Online Event
Cabinet Of Curiosities
What is this thing? What does that piece of equipment do? The Fernie Museum’s collections include items that are real curiosities. Learn more about these historic items.
NOVEMBER
6th November 2020
Ktunaxa Creation Story
The Fernie Pride Society, in partnership with the Fernie Museum and the Chautauqua Series are pleased to present ʔaq̓am Chief Joe Pierre for a Rainbow Connections Storytelling Evening
DECEMBER
6th December 2020
Fabrics Of History
Untangling The Ancient Arts of Spinning, Weaving, Knitting & Felting by the Fernie Spinners & Weavers Guild – Curated by Laura Nelson
18th – 19th December 2020
A Chautauqua Christmas
Celebrate a very Victorian Christmas with the Fernie Museum. Enjoy the spirit of the wonderful holiday season in Downtown Fernie.
JANUARY
25th – 30th January 2021
2021 REEL Canadian Film Festival
Celebrating the creativity diversity and independence of the Canadian Film Industry with feature film screenings, documentaries, shorts, and more.
MARCH
5th – 7th March 2021
Griz Days
Honouring the legend of the Griz, the festival has been running in the community for more than 40 years.
Reviving History
The Fernie Chautauqua recreates the Dominion Chautauqua, held in Fernie from 1917 to 1935. Chautauqua was a travelling institution begun at Chautauqua Lake, NY with roots in Canadian Methodist Temperance rallies. Chautauquas carried education, inspiration and entertainment across North America and consisted of musical numbers, lectures, dramatic productions and magic or puppet shows.
The Fernie Museum has brought back this tradition by hosting an annual festival celebrating Fernie’s rich history and culture. This annual family event has featured musical entertainment, lectures, dramatic productions and demonstrations. The festival is held in Fernie’s heritage district in cooperation with many community partners and with logistical support provided by the City of Fernie.
Hosted by The Fernie Museum
Hours
11 am – 4 pm
Thursday – Sunday
Visit Us
491 2nd Ave
Fernie, BC
Visiting Protocols
The Fernie Museum will be asking everyone to mask up and sanitize their hands upon entry to the museum. Social distancing markers will guide your path while enjoying the museum displays. The number of visitors to the 2nd floor Gallery will be monitored to ensure safety.
Thank You To All Of Our Sponsors
