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.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Family

Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by Certified Music Therapist Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.

Who's invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds and their caregivers. (This program is designed for younger babies; if your baby is on the move, check out our other TOTS programs.)

Monthly sessions:
Immerse yourselves in a new art exhibition each month, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving backdrop for your infant's sensory exploration.

About Ms. Renée:
Renée White, certified music therapist and University of Windsor Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy graduate, brings her expertise to create a warm and welcoming environment. As "Ms. Renée," she shares her passion for using music as a tool for connection and growth.

Cost: $15 plus HST per session. Cost includes 1 caregiver and 1 infant. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Family

Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by Certified Music Therapist Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.

Who's invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds and their caregivers. (This program is designed for younger babies; if your baby is on the move, check out our other TOTS programs.)

Monthly sessions:
Immerse yourselves in a new art exhibition each month, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving backdrop for your infant's sensory exploration.

About Ms. Renée:
Renée White, certified music therapist and University of Windsor Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy graduate, brings her expertise to create a warm and welcoming environment. As "Ms. Renée," she shares her passion for using music as a tool for connection and growth.

Cost: $15 plus HST per session. Cost includes 1 caregiver and 1 infant. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

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.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ramah chert has stood out in the archaeological record for over a century for its pivotal role in stone tool making. Join Provincial Archaeologist, Jamie Brake as he shares what we have learned from this stone, and the new questions it raises on the long and complex history of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.