SJSTF: Atsan Man with Louise Profeit-LeBlanc
Date: Sep 28
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
This program, Atsän Män, is about resilience, the strength of women and about how life throws us the most unbelievable and impossible tests.
Louise Profeit-LeBlanc looks at how our ancestors dealt with similar issues through their beliefs and knowledge that there was a far greater power than our puny selves at work in this world. She feels we can restore, reconstruct and rebuild that which is very precious to us, if only we have faith.
Through our songs and prayers to the Great Spirit, we can achieve the unbelievable through the grace of our Creator.
Tickets: $12 (+HST), Free for Rooms Members and SJSTF members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Louise Profeit-LeBlanc is a member of the Nacho N’yak Dun First Nation of Mayo, in Northeastern Yukon. She is a mother, grandmother and a Story-Keeper. Louise comes from a long line of traditional storytellers and her repertoire consists of ancient stories relative to her homeland, as well as her own bundle of personal stories of growing up in her homeland.
As an Elder and Story-Keeper, she acknowledges that this is the most important time of her life and sharing her stories is as a way to give thanks to the Creator for this gift.
This program is in collaboration with St. John’s Storytelling Festival, a not-for-profit organization that has been active in the Storytelling community of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2004. SJS hosts and organizes an annual Storytelling Festival bringing storytellers from across the province, Canada and internationally to the stage in St. John’s.
Today's Events & Programs
The Macdonald Drive Junior High String Ensemble acts as musical ambassadors for their school, performing throughout the year at school and community events. Join us for their annual holiday performance featuring music that will surely get you into the festive spirit.
The ensemble also performs annually with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, providing a prelude show for their Masterworks 3 concert, and has received a gold standard at the Rotary Music Festival.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms with our friends from the Mummers Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family.
Browse The Rooms gift shop for holiday shopping, grab a bite in the café, and take in the stunning decorations throughout the building!
Cost: Included with regular admission to The Rooms.
This program is presented in partnership with the 2025 Mummers Festival. For more information about festival events, visit www.mummersfestival.ca.
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.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Join author Mark Critch for the launch of Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.
Known for his sharp-witted skits on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mark Critch uses his keen observational skills to explore Canadian identity and the new wave of Canadian patriotism.
In Sorry, Not Sorry, Critch delves into the heart of what it means to be Canadian at a time when national pride is on the rise. Examining everything from Newfoundland’s historic decision to join Canada to the modern-day implications of the Freedom Convoy and the evolving symbolism of the Canadian flag, he reminds us of where we came from—and of the many reasons Canada is worth fighting for. Elbows up!
Cost: $25 plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
A cash bar and reception will follow the presentation, with an opportunity to get your book signed. The Rooms Giftshop will be open for your shopping convenience, where books will be available for purchase.