NONAM is one of the few museums in Europe dedicated exclusively to the indigenous cultures of North America - First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada, and American Indians and Alaska Natives in the USA. The museum promotes understanding of the ...
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Honouring Our Future
Fashion meets Tradition as Yukon First Nations celebrate high school graduation and the departure into the future. It‘s a significant moment for the graduates when they are celebrated by their communities, dressed in Graduation Regalia. For months and years in advance, families and friends come together to create the garments for their children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Regalia is much more than festive clothing; it is deeply rooted in the traditions of the cultures and tailored to the body and soul of its wearers. Graduation Regalia tells the story of the significance of personal and cultural identities, the appreciation of education, and hopes for the future. Honouring Our Future celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the First Nations
in the Yukon!
An exhibition by the Yukon Arts Centre, curated by Lisa Dewhurst.
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Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM
Seefeldstrasse 317
8008 Zürich
+41 (0)44 413 49 90
info@nonam.ch
Opening hours:
Dienstag bis Samstag: 13:00 - 17:00
Sonntag: 10:00 - 17:00
Closed on:
15.04.2022
18.04.2022
Accessibility:
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Wir möchten allen Besucherinnen und Besuchern einen angenehmen Aufenthalt ermöglichen. Alle Ausstellungsbereiche sind grundsätzlich mit dem Rollstuhl erreichbar, es sind jedoch Hilfsmittel (Rampe) und/oder Begleitung (Lift) erforderlich. Aus organisatorischen Gründen bitten wir Sie deshalb, Besuche mit Rollstuhl sowie Besuche von Gruppen mit Beeinträchtigungen vorgängig anzumelden.
