Pickering Museum Village seeks community input on the upcoming ‘Roots to Rebellion’ exhibit, featuring content on early Black History and the 1837 Rebellion of Upper Canada. The exhibit will explore the perspective of Black persons in the early 1800s, during movements such as the Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, the Underground Railroad, and the 1837 Rebellion. We would like to include contemporary voices and learning approaches to create meaningful exhibit content.
During this period, we welcome you to view the PDF exhibit plan, which details the activities and content goals of the exhibit. PDF is in the rightContinue reading
Pickering Museum Village seeks community input on the upcoming ‘Roots to Rebellion’ exhibit, featuring content on early Black History and the 1837 Rebellion of Upper Canada. The exhibit will explore the perspective of Black persons in the early 1800s, during movements such as the Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, the Underground Railroad, and the 1837 Rebellion. We would like to include contemporary voices and learning approaches to create meaningful exhibit content.
During this period, we welcome you to view the PDF exhibit plan, which details the activities and content goals of the exhibit. PDF is in the right side panel.
Feedback provided through the form below will be used in exhibit development. There is also an open section on the survey to share thoughts and experiences relevant to the exhibit content. Survey participants can also note their interest to participate in further focus groups.
Survey is at the bottom of this webpage.
Schedule
This consultation study will be undertaken from December 2022 to June 2023 to seek community input on the exhibit’s featured Black history content. The 3 phases of the consultation are below:
- Phase 1 – December 19, 2022 to February 10, 2023. Let's Talk page is open
- Phase 2 – February 10 to 28, 2023. Information analysis and reporting
- Phase 3 – March 1 to June 30, 2023. Feedback sessions
In Phase 1 of the consultation, community responses will be gathered from:
- forum responses (Let’s Talk Pickering)
- notes taken during meetings (phone, virtual, or in-person)
- recommendations during committee meetings and delegations
In Phase 2, responses will be summarized in a report that details the scope of the consultation. These responses frame a recommendation on how to proceed with community engagement during the exhibit text, activity design, and graphics drafting part of exhibit development.
In Phase 3 of the consultation project, recommendations and findings will be then shared with PABRT and the Cultural Advisory Committee, and with internal Cultural Services staff that are directly involved with the exhibit’s creation.
Interested parties will be contacted to provide feedback on content, final panels, teaching resources, and how the overall exhibit experience matches the consultation’s findings.
About Pickering Museum Village
The Pickering Museum Village, nestled on the banks of Duffin’s Creek in Durham Region, interprets Pickering’s past through 19 heritage buildings dating back from 1810 to 1920, including a chapel, inn, blacksmith, and a store.
The museum offers a number in tours and events or you can choose to explore the grounds independently. While visiting you can learn about day-to-day tasks of the town's residents, including churning butter, blacksmithing, cooking techniques, and more.
You can see the village come to life through Virtual Field Trips and on-site events - details at www.PickeringMuseumVillage.ca.
