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I have spearheaded exhibition and publication projects to examine the expeditions of explorers Robert E. Peary, Donald B. MacMillan, and Robert A. Bartlett in particular. I use archival documents, publications, material culture, photographs, and films in that work. Visual and Material Culture. I use material culture and historic photographs to study the history of individual objects and what stories they reveal about their various owners.

Also, I work with historic photographs, motion picture films, and material culture to study the changing lives of indigenous northern populations and the impact of western technologies on the north, and to help document northern family and community histories.

Community Outreach. For information about school tours, exhibitions, lectures, and Family Day activities hosted by the Arctic Museum go to the Arctic Museum Site.

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The WISE Method ensures that you do your homework and investigate thoroughly what transpires in real-time on campus and in a classroom. Traditional and contemporary music is a vibrant part of Inuit society. Inuit visual artists often portray traditional drummers, singers, and dancers in their works, highlighting the ways such performances and songs are crucial links to the past.

Contemporary musicians are reviving traditional music, performing pieces in their original forms. At the same time, they are incorporating elements of older musical styles into modern genres, creating unique contemporary sounds. View image caption. Peary and Matthew A.

Explore the Arctic! Happy th Birthday Schooner Bowdoin! October 20, - May 31, , Arctic Museum main galleries Inspired by the full-sized Nunatsiavut kayak given to the College in and on display in the museum gallery for over 50 years, this exhibit explores making and using traditional kayaks from Greenland, Labrador, and beyond.

We look forward to seeing you! Monday—Friday, am— pm, Saturday—Sunday, noon— pm Check this calendar to see when the first floor is open to view works from the permanent collection.

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