Launch of National Science and Technology Week
"We are thrilled to launch National Science and Technology Week here at the Museum," said Denise Amyot, President and CEO of the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation. "As keepers of Canada’s scientific and technological collection, we encourage all Canadians to engage with their scientific and technological past, present and future."
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The Governor General launched National Science and Technology Week at the opening of the new exhibition Echoes in the Ice: History, Mystery, and Frozen Corpses, at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, in Ottawa.
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Mr. Ryan Harris, representative of Parks Canada, also delivered remarks to the guests attending the event.
Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0561-003
Ms. Rhoda Innuksuk, an Inuit Elder, offered a blessing.
Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0561-004
The Governor General had the chance to see the new exhibition Echoes in the Ice: History, Mystery, and Frozen Corpses before leaving the museum.
Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0561-006