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Manido Chiman
Golden Lake , Ontario
Tourism Region: Renfrew County


Manido Chiman is constructed of very old logs. Once you enter the museum you will walk through history and to where we are as a community now.

About the Collections
We collect all items that may have been used by the native peoples in the past.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1600


Archives
We have great stories by the elders in the community. We also have many pictures.
Architectural Records • Prints and Drawings • Photographs • Sound Recordings
• Other : Clay pots and wooden crafts.

Decorative Arts
We have many pieces of art done by our community members.
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Musical Instruments

Fine Arts
Native jewlery.
Culture: Canadian : Aboriginal or First Nations
Period: Modern • Historical
Media: Prints and Drawings • Film and Video

Natural Sciences
We have many plants and herbs that are used for traditional medicines.
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)


Services & Activities
Tours and native drum and dance demo

Research Services
We try to answer all questions asked. If we can't there are books and files.
Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification

Educational Programs
Demonstrations
Demonstrations

Visitor Services
Guided tour and all the info you need.
Guided Tours : English • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchair access

Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of volunteers: 4
Activities: Native drum and dance.

Food Services
We have restaurant in front of the museum.
Restaurant


Publications & Products
We have native crafts,t-shirts and caps.

T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Other : Native crafts.

Hours & Admission


Operation: Year Round 
We give a tour of the museum all year and in the summer we give drum and dance demos.
Open: 8:30 to 4:30 Will open on weekends if someone has requested a tour. During the summer it is operational on the weekends and closed two days during the week.
Closed: • Saturdays  • Sundays 
All statuatory holidays
Admission: Charged
A donation will give you three native songs and three traditional dances.


Address
Manido Chiman
1674 Mishomis Inamo,  Golden Lake,  Ontario 
K0J 1X0
Telephone:   613-625-2823
Fax:   613-625-2421

E-mail: aglfn@renc.igs.net

Mailing Address:
Manido Chiman
1657A Mishomis Inamo , Golden Lake , Ontario
K0J 1X0

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Last updated: 2004 07 05