The Chestico Museum & Historical Society in partnership with Dr. Karly Kehoe, Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Communities at Saint Mary’s University, present a talk by Dr. Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiúbhart on Friday June 7, 2024 at 7 PM at the Chestico Museum.
Dr. Stiúbhart is Senior Lecturer at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig | The Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye, University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland. The subject will be Scottish folklorist Alexander Carmichael, charms, blessings and prayers. Dr. Stiúbhart will weave in some thoughts about folk belief and customs with an eye to how Nova Scotian perspectives might differ from those of the Scottish Highlands.
The Chestico Museum has employment opportunities available for the 2024 summer season. The ideal candidates will excel at public speaking and engaging with members of the public, possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills and will be efficient and well organized. The ability to multi-task and strong IT skills are key requirements. Knowledge of local history is an asset.
HERITAGE PROGRAMMER/MUSEUM GUIDE (14 weeks)
Tasks will include guiding museum tours, assisting visitors with historical and genealogical research, organizing museum events (including our weekly summer ceilidhs), creating exhibits and updating our collections database.
The position will run from May 27 until August 30, 2024. It is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program. This position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2024. The position is for 14 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $15.20/hour.
Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Deadline for applications is May 3, 2024.
We also have an 8 week HERITAGE PROGRAMMER/MUSEUM GUIDE position that will run from July 8 until August 30, 2024. It is made possible by funding received through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The position is open to youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period who are legally entitled to work in Canada and who have a valid Social Insurance Number.
Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Deadline for applications is May 3, 2024.
MUSEUM ASSISTANT
Tasks will include enriching records in our collections database, assisting visitors with historical and genealogical research and assisting with museum events as required.
The position will run from May 27 until August 30, 2024. It is made possible by funding received through Young Canada Works (YCW) in Heritage Organizations. Applicants wishing to be considered for this job must be registered in the YCW in Heritage Organizations candidate inventory databank. YCW criteria state that candidates are full-time students between the ages of 16 and 30 who are intending to return to full-time studies in the next academic semester; must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have refugee status in Canada; and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Join us at the Chestico Museum for Bidh Sinn a’ Seannachas – Gaelic & Cultural Workshops (all ages welcome). Monday workshops cost $10 and are August 7, 14 & 21 from 9:00 until 10:30 AM. Learn Gaelic phrases, explore Gaelic song, music & dance, engage with our local lore, discover Nova Scotia’s Gaelic geography and there will be stories!
Tuesday evenings the cost is $5 for stories, conversation and tea. The presenters are:
August 8, Horses – Lewis MacDonell & Donald Roddie MacDonald
August 15, Dancing – Mary Janet MacDonald & Mamie MacDougall
August 22, The Glencoe Women: Celebrating 150 Years – Elizabeth Beaton, Irene Gillis, Sandy MacDonald
A Heritage Cookery demonstration will be held at the Chestico Museum on Friday, August 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. It will be presented by Mary Janet MacDonald of Tunes & Wooden Spoons and Cathy Gillies & Susan Mallette of the Chestico Museum. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15. Limited availability. Contact the Chestico Museum (902) 787-2244 for more information.
Join us at the Chestico Museum for Bidh Sinn a’ Seannachas – Gaelic & Cultural Workshops (all ages welcome). Monday workshops cost $15 and are July 10, 17 & 24 from 9:00 until 10:30 AM. Learn Gaelic phrases, explore Gaelic song, music & dance, engage with our local lore, discover Nova Scotia’s Gaelic geography and there will be stories!
Tuesday evenings the cost is $5 for stories, conversation and tea. The presenters are:
