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Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a screening of Birth of a Family, four siblings, Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben, were among 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada taken from their families between 1955 and 1985 and placed in foster care or adopted by white families. As they uncover their shared past, they rebuild their connection and begin to form a family. Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. 
 
This film is recommended for visitors aged 14 and up.  
 

June 18, 5:30-7:30 pm 

Drop-In Sketching: Indigenous History Month 

In honour of Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day, this month’s Drop-in Sketching features animals paired with objects from our Indigenous collection. There will be a selection of special animals to sketch including a bison, grizzly bear, beaver, lynx, caribou, eagle, raven, and more!   

Drop-In Sketching is included with General Admission

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"Join Lana Skauge for the Calgary launch of her new book, Made of Snow and Story.

Blending lyrical storytelling with reflections gathered over years of performance, travel, and listening across Alberta, this new work invites readers into a world shaped by winter landscapes and human connection.

The afternoon will feature live readings, special guest performances, and a celebration of story in community! Tickets are $10 or Pay What You Can.

Special launch price: Books will be available for $20 at the event (regular price $25 afterward).

Animals have stories to tell – tales of perseverance, survival, and vital connection to the earth.  

Join us on June 11 or 13 for a screening of Animal Nation – Bison, which details how Indigenous communities like the Kainai Blood Tribe revive their deep cultural and ecological ties to the bison with the help of Elk Island National Park, which reintroduces them to the prairies they roamed in vast herds before colonization. 

Tickets are $25 and include admission to the RAM galleries, or $10 for the film only.  

During Seniors’ Week, the Royal Alberta Museum recognizes and celebrates the valuable contributions that seniors make to Alberta. In honour of those historic contributions, RAM invites visitors aged 65+ to visit for free from June 2 - 7.  

To kick off the week, they are hosting a vibrant day of fun on June 2, including live music, a gallery tour led by Michael Phair, and drop-in programs showcasing timeless technology sure to spark your nostalgia.

Art Hive Open Craft Studio

10:00 am-11:30 am; May 30 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)

Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot! 

The Slackers - Songwriter Masterclass

Date: May 23 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)

This two-hour songwriter masterclass offers an in-depth look at songwriting with The Slackers. For over 30 years, the critically acclaimed NYC band The Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul.

Sketch Night at the Carrot - May 19

Looking for a supportive space to create art? Mingle with like-minded artists for a sketching session where you can work on projects, discuss new ideas, and unleash your creativity. Don’t forget to bring your own supplies and get ready to dive into the world of art with us!

Admission by donation!

May 31: Learn to Sew

Scared of your sewing machine? Need a refresher on maintenance and threading? Always wanted to try, but nervous to commit? Join Naomi Pahl, textile artist and seamstress of 30 years, as she shows you the basics of this incredibly useful skill! Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines (must be in working condition). Limited amount of sewing machines will be provided to participants who don’t have their own. First come, first serve on reservation of 4 sewing machines.