Touring Exhibition Available from German Consulate
Touring Exhibition Available from German Consulate: Canada and Germany: Partners from Immigration to Innovation
In 2017, Canada celebrated its 150th birthday and Germany was celebrating as well.
In light of this occasion, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa developed and curated an exhibit, exploring the roots of German heritage in Canada, as well as Canadian presence in Germany, starting with migration. The exhibit presents historical events over the centuries, inspiring stories of German immigrants, and innovative bilateral research projects and partnerships. The exhibit was inaugurated in July 2017 in the Canada’s capital during Canada150. After, it moved on to Edmonton, Waterloo-Kitchener, Toronto, Montreal and Saskatoon. The Canada and Germany: Partners from Immigration to Innovation exhibit honors the German-Canadian friendship, from a rich history of immigration to cultural collaborations and innovations. Engaging stories are told through the three sections Canada: A Nation of Immigrants – The German Contribution, From Enemies to Friends and The Inuit of Labrador and the Germans
The exhibit consists of:
- 13 wooden frame structures: 72’ x 12’x84’
- 1 crate (70’x10’x50’) with 26 large panels (to be attached to the wooden frames)
- 1 crate (40’x20’x12’) with 26 small panels (to be attached to the wooden frames)
- 6 square wall panels (to be attached to the wall of room)
- 6 long wall panels (to be attached to the wall of room)
- One mannequin
- Five metal / glass display cases
- Five tablets
- 30 books in 6 boxes
- Total weight about 3000 lbs
- Estimated value: 150,000 CAD
- Packed in approx. 6-7 pallets of exhibit goods
Availability: From now on until the end of 2021 (it is currently being stored in Saskatoon)
Contact: Rosa Sokolowski, ku-10@otta.diplo.de
