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
Join us for a delightful morning at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
Join the students of the Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP) for their holiday play-in! Enjoy a selection of Baroque and Classical songs from the students’ shared repertoire on violin, viola, and cello, along with Newfoundland and Irish fiddle tunes that are sure to inspire a new appreciation for music.
About STEP:
The Suzuki Talent Education Program offers a complete string music education for children (ages 0–18) in violin, viola, and cello. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, STEP has been the foundation of string playing in our community for over four decades and is the province’s only Suzuki music education program.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Let your kids dive into a world of creativity while you tackle your holiday to-do list. In this fun and festive workshop, children aged 8–11 will explore the magic of printmaking and craft up to 12 one-of-a-kind holiday cards to share with family and friends.
Highlights include:
- A special visit to the Wooden Santas and The Rooms’ dazzling holiday decorations
- Hands-on printmaking activities—no experience needed
- A cozy hot chocolate break to warm up and recharge
Just bring your holiday spirit—we’ll take care of the rest!
Cost: $40 per person plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
All workshop materials are included in the cost, but this workshop may get messy—appropriate clothing is recommended.
The Rooms Gift Shop will be open for your holiday shopping experience.
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition, find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Step inside the world of Nirvana, a new play by Lisah Nsanzugwanko, in this intimate work-in-progress showcase created through Twiga Collective’s Sound & Movement workshop.
Join us for an afternoon of performance, conversation, and behind-the-scenes insight into the making of a new Afro-futurist story set in 2035—a celebration of Black creativity, process, and artistic community.
Cost: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.