Films in the Theatre
Date: Sep 29
10:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Films
A selection of short films from the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) rich collection of Indigenous-made films from across Canada will be screening on a loop in the theatre from September 26 – September 30.
Evanniup Kilautinga (Inuktitut Version)
Director: Ossie Michelin
2021 | 14 min
Evan’s Drum
Director: Ossie Michelin
2021 | 14 min 15 s
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Director: Courtney Montour
2021 | 34 min
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Director: Alanis Obomsawin
2021 | 29 min
Now Is the Time
Director: Christopher Auchter
2019 | 16 min
Stories Are in Our Bones
Director: Janine Windolph
2019 | 11 min 17 s
To Wake Up the Nakota Language
Director: Louise BigEagle
2017 | 6 min 17 s
Holy Angels
Director: Jay Cardinal Villeneuve
2017 | 13 min 57 s
Shaman
Director: Echo Henoche
2017 | 5 min
The Mountain of SGaana
Director: Christopher Auchter
2017 | 10 min 02 s
Screening times may vary during open hours – please call ahead to confirm times.
Events & Programs
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War
April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and find out about their stories, experiences, and roles.
Art Tea is a contemplative way to experience our exhibitions. Join us for a visit to the art gallery, then exchange ideas and share reflections about current topics in art. This is a casual and relaxed group setting. Tea will be served overlooking the breathtaking view of the harbour.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Upcoming Art Tea Dates:
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
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Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
The Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) presents a public roundtable about folklore and archival research in radio and podcast productions. Featuring graduates of Memorial University's Folklore Department.
Panelists:
Annie McEwen, WNYC Studios/Radiolab, and Rebecca Nolan, a sound designer and producer and director of Windswept Radio.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
This event is sponsored by MUNFLA through Memorial University's 100th Anniversary Fund.
Photo credit: Terra Barrett