Thompson Museum Launches Free Animal Teachings Tours Starting May - AI Generated Image
The Heritage North Museum in Thompson is launching a series of free bi-weekly guided tours from May through July 2026, featuring Northern Knowledge Keepers who will share Indigenous stories and cultural teachings about boreal forest animals.
The Heritage North Museum developed the “Animal Teachings” program to offer insight into the relationships between people, the land, and the animal world. These tours use oral traditions to explain the role animals play in Northern Manitoba history and everyday life.
Participants will have the opportunity to view a polar bear pelt up close during the experience. Following each tour, the museum invites guests to stay for tea or coffee to ask questions and continue the conversation with the guides.
Registration is required because space for the tours is limited. Residents can register for free through Eventbrite or by contacting the museum directly at 204-677-2216.
The program is supported by the Province of Manitoba and is also seeking individuals interested in serving as guides for the summer schedule. More information is available by emailing hnmuseum55@outlook.com.
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