WE ARE HIRING:
ECO – CANADA – CO-OP Education Student PLACEMENT (STEAM Student Placement)
St. Norbert Arts Centre
100 Rue des Ruines Du Monastere
Start date : June 14, 2021
Full time position – weekdays
(Occasional weekends and evenings)
Salary $13.25/hour
Position Title: Environmental & Heritage Stewardship Facilitator
We are looking for a student with interest in eco-tourism, with education and knowledge in some of the following areas, environmental sustainability, business technology, history, computer science and art history.
Background:
The St. Norbert Arts Centre is a dynamic community located at a site of historical, environmental, cultural and spiritual importance. The Arts Centre is nestled in the bend of the LaSalle River on 5 acres of property. The heritage-classified site includes buildings, a river bottom forest, organic flower and vegetable gardens and mature maple and fruit trees. The remains of the Trappist Monastery, a former church and residence building are on a provincially managed park, adjacent to our property.
Project Title: Advancing Environmental Stewardship at the St. Norbert Arts Centre: An Historical and Environmental QR Enabled Walking Tour.
Position Title: Environmental & Heritage Stewardship Facilitator
The student role involves historical and environmental research, information gathering and documentation for the creation of a self-guided walking tour of the grounds and buildings. This would include the documentation of the significant history of the site, descriptions of art installations and detailed environmental information (plant and animal life).
Responsibilities:
1. Work collaboratively with SNAC staff, community members and summer student teams
2. Gather and review information from archived records and collections
3. Explore the river bottom forest surrounding the property, compile research and identify vegetation, bird migration, habitat for species such as jackrabbits, racoons, squirrels, and whitetail deer that make this ecosystem their home
4. Gather in-person research (virtual/phone) interviews of stakeholders and informants. This may include meetings /interviews with Heritage St. Norbert, the Trappist Fathers and information on the gardens from head gardeners and centre staff.
5. Prepare walking tour script, in different languages.
6. Provide oral presentations to small groups of tourists/sight seers and to SNAC’s Summer Eco-forest Arts and Cultural camp participants (in grades 5 – 8).
7. Assist with reforestation wit the planting of trees donated to the centre.
Other preferred qualifications:
Bilingual in French and English or Indigenous language preferred. Experience/interest in gardening, recreation, guiding tours, public speaking, computer skills – developing webpages, computer documentation skills and using social media would be an asset to this position.
NOTE: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to Deborah Giesbrecht at snac@snac.mb.ca
St Norbert Arts Centre AGM
April 11, 2021
1:30 pm
Be Inspired, Learn and Connect from Our Home to Your Home with local and international artists for tips on creating art, make a medicine wheel/dream catcher, design your own kite to fly and learn about the tradition of kite making and kite flying on Easter Mondays in Barbados.
From Our House to Yours With Love
February 14, 2021
6:00 pm
Join us for a free virtual evening of music, song and comedy on YouTube
As you know, St Norbert Arts Centre is rich in community history and our heritage designated building with the several gardens throughout the grounds has been the special events venue choice for many. The community has been able to experience the calming beauty of the grounds on their family walks, daily fitness commitment and/or relaxing under their favourite tree for a touch of respite. And, looking towards the future (once the COVID Red regulations have been lifted), we are hoping to be first choice for a variety of indoor and outdoor events once again.
St. Norbert Arts Centre – A Place for Inspiration for All
SNAC is a diverse community dedicated to the cultural, environmental, and spiritual preservation of its home—the historical Trappist Monastery site located in St. Norbert, Manitoba.
Our motto is Earth, Spirit, and Culture.
2020 has been an interesting year for sure – balance is one of the key words that comes to mind when I think about all that is “happening” throughout the world. The St. Norbert Arts Centre is where you can find balance and serenity.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, we would like to invite you to stay connected with SNAC through a yearly or two-year membership.
For your SNAC experience and enjoyment, we offer:
- Acres of eco-forest which is surrounded by the La Salle River
- Variety of gardens and paths that host many Manitoba indigenous plants
- Home to Indigenous spiritual grounds, Buddha and the Pagoda neighbouring the Trappist Monastery Ruins Provincial Park
- An up & coming variety of programs (once COVID regulations are lifted): concert series, art exhibits, community outreach camps, outdoor dance productions, artisan market and the second Annual Gerry Festival in August to entice your artistic side of life.
Thank you in advance for considering a St. Norbert Arts Centre Membership of:
For the months of January, February, March and April, all memberships are 50% off!
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| Non Profit | ||
| Community Group (min 10) |
Please email us at snacentre@gmail.com your membership interest and contact information. Then we can arrange for you to forward your payment through e-transfer or via cheque by Canada post. Please do note hesitate to contact me, Deborah at 204-797-8215 if you would like additional information.
Deborah Giesbrecht
Executive Director
St. Norbert Arts Centre
Naomi Gerrard
Chairperson, Board of Directors
St. Norbert Arts Centre
GerryFest – 2nd Annual Festival dedicated to the life and work of Gerry Atwell
Theme: Mentoring Artists
August 13th – 15th, 2021 at the St. Norbert Arts Centre
We are gearing up for GerryFest 2021 the weekend of August 13 – 15, 2021. Our plan is to provide a virtual and/or on-site event at the St. Norbert Arts Centre again this year, in compliance with public health regulations.
Stay tuned for more info!
ST. NORBERT ART CENTRE FALL 2020 CONCERT SERIES – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID
October 15 – Heather Stewart – local violinist, who has performed nationally and internationally and locally at the St. Norbert Farmer’s Market. Heather is an Artist-in-Residence at the St. Norbert Arts Centre for a three month studio term.
November 19 – The Broken Song Band – features novelist/playwright/singer/harmonica player Margaret Sweatman, composer/guitarist/pianist/songwriter Glenn Buhr and bassist Gilles Fournier. The band will be performing some recent music, and launching their new CD, High and Lonesome Songs, which was recorded in isolation during the spring/summer lockdown.
NAFRO DANCE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS MATOPE
Thursday & Friday September 24th & 25th at 6pm
Saturday & Sunday September 26th & 27th at 3pm & 5pm
Tickets: $20 & $12 Children under 12
For more information visit nafrodance.com
NAfro Dance Artistic Director Casimiro Nhussi, presents “Matope” inspired by the mystic tale from the Makonde people of northern Mozambique and south of Tanzania. Matope, meaning ‘mud’ in Swahili, is the spirit that comes from muddy land in Namaua village who comes out at sunset to pay a visit to the villagers. Its entire body is covered with mud and is unknown to the villagers and therefore it creates fear. Matope dance production examines the fear of living with an unknown spirit.