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Museums Association of Saskatchewan and SaskTel team up - MAS,

2008-03-12 to 2009-02-28

Museums Association of Saskatchewan and SaskTel team up to celebrate SaskTel centennial with new museum exhibit and tour The Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS), in partnership with SaskTel, is proud to present the SaskTel Centennial Exhibit, in celebration of SaskTel's 100th Anniversary in 2008. The Exhibit will be travelling to the following locations: March 12 - April 4 Assiniboia & District Museum & Gallery April 11 - May 4 Grand Coteau Heritage & Culture Centre, Shaunavon May 11 - June 3 Morse Museum and Cultural Centre June 10 - July 3 Biggar Museum & Gallery July 10 - August 2 Meadow Lake Museum August 9 - September 1 Nipawin & District Living Forestry Museum September 8 - October 1 Humboldt & District Museum & Gallery October 8 - November 1 Esterhazy Community Museum November 9 - December 1 Rusty Relics Museum, Carlyle December 8 - January 5, 2009 Soo Line Historical Museum, Weyburn January 12 - February 2, 2009 Regina Plains Museum, Regina February 2009 Western Development Museum, Saskatoon   Museums are eager to salute SaskTel's contributions to connecting people over an expansive landscape. The exhibit will travel to twelve museums in Saskatchewan in 2008 and early 2009, The first stop will be the Assiniboia & District Museum & Gallery beginning March 12 th, 2008. "Museums play pivotal roles in community development. They are democratic spaces that stimulate analytical thought. They are places that celebrate ingenuity and creativity. Museums hold the visual description of what life is about," says Brenda Sherring, Executive Director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan. "SaskTel has changed the way we communicate. Its technology has brought people together in a very real way. This partnership illustrates how Saskatchewan is a province where new ideas, and ways of doing things, are born." The SaskTel Centennial Exhibit explores how the telephone system helped connect the people of Saskatchewan, the community spirit behind the development of the system and the way in which SaskTel continues to connect citizens of Saskatchewan with each other and the world. MAS has also developed a takeaway educational component that will make local schools' museum visits a rewarding experience. "This wonderful exhibit provides people across the province with a unique opportunity to explore some of the history of SaskTel," said Ken Chevaldayoff, Minister of Crown Corporations. "The efforts of our predecessors to build a world class communications network in Saskatchewan, despite great odds, can serve as an example of what we can accomplish when we work together." For Further Information, contact: Museums Association of Saskatchewan (306) 780-9279 Michelle Englot, Manager - External Communications SaskTel (306) 777-4476 michelle.englot@sasktel.sk.ca

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MAS Annual General Meeting - MAS, Maple Creek, SK

2008-05-29 to 2008-05-30

Mark your calendars MAS Annual General Meeting! Thursday, May 29 & Friday, May 30 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan COMMUNICATING WITH COMMUNITY Banquet with Keynote Speaker - Doug Worts on Culture and Sustainability Rose Gilks on SaskCulture's Implementation Plan Moving from Eurocentricity by Elaine Rohatensky from Fort Walsh Non-traditional Partnering Presentation by Royce Pettyjohn from South Sask Old Timers Museum Programming for Youth presentation by Lucille Bullerwell from the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum Historical Spin on Contemporary Issues by Andrew Whiting from the Meewasin Valley Authority The Museum as Community Hub presentation by Ingrid Cazakoff from Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre Creative Presentation of Collections by Stephanie Houghtaling from the Swift Current Museum Virtual Realities presentation by the Consul Museum   ALSO! Tour of Cypress Hills Winery Tour of T.rex Discovery Centre Behind the Scenes at the new Cypress Hills Interpretive Centre CHIN Workshops: Creating on-line Community Memories; and Podcasts Historic Maple Creek Walking Tour with Royce Pettyjohn Download your Registration Form Today! Registration Form

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Archives & You - CCA Conference in Regina - MAS, Regina

2008-05-24 to 2008-05-25

The Canadian Council of Archives is holding its National Conference www.archivesconference.ca May 24 - 25, 2008 in Regina . We are working closely with the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA), the Provincial Archives, Archivists from across Canada and the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame to develop nod deliver another excellent program. Delegates attending will include Researchers, Genealogists, Archivists, Librarians, Teachers, Students and other users of Archives. We are developing a track for Provincial Cultural Organizations (PCO). We would like to invite you to participate in this event in Regina as a Partner, Exhibitor and/or Delegate. Please contact me if you would like to receive additional information. Regards George George Rogerson Toll-free (866) 775-1816

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