As part of ongoing accessibility work at Dalnavert, we have developed a number of resources to make our museum relevant and accessible to everyone. For Autism Acceptance Day, we are excited to highlight some new resources that autistic guests and other neurodivergent visitors may find helpful when visiting our museum.
Introducing Dalnavairbnb
A Brief History of Pie Hating
Interview with the Vampire Professor
Get Out? How?: A Guide to Escape Rooms
Tracey-Mae Chambers' #hopeandhealingcanada
Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers began installing a site-specific art piece at Dalnavert this morning as part of her #hopeandhealingcanada project. She is travelling the USA and Canada to create installations at residential school historic sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries, and other public spaces with the goal of broaching the subject of decolonization.
In a Sense Episode 7: Space
The seventh and final installment of the In A Sense series: While many of us learned from a young age that there are 5 human senses, scientists and philosophers agree that the number is likely higher. The finalblog posts of this series are a nod toward these other senses including the spiritual/mental senses encapsulated by the “supernatural” category and the spatial/self-aware senses encapsulated by the “space” category.
In a Sense Episode 6: Supernatural
The sixth instalment of the In A Sense series: While many of us learned from a young age that there are 5 human senses, scientists and philosophers agree that the number is likely higher. The finalblog posts of this series are a nod toward these other senses including the spiritual/mental senses encapsulated by the “supernatural” category and the spatial/self-aware senses encapsulated by the “space” category.