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Palaeo-Eskimo carvings part of two new exhibits showing at the Scugog Heritage Centre The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives is pleased to announce the arrival of two new exhibitions from the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. “The Tunit: A Palaeo-Eskimo People”, and “Places of Power, Objects of Veneration” are now available for viewing for the first time in the Durham Region at the Heritage Centre until February 26, 2012. The exhibitions explore the history of the Palaeo-Eskimos who occupied Arctic Canada for 3,000 years before the Inuit, through themes such as: Way of Life, Hunting Magic and Religion. Also on display are 36 stunning photographs of Arctic landscapes, sacred sites and inuksuit, places of power known to the Tunit for centuries, captured by renowned artist Norman Hallendy. The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Ar- chives is located at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry, inside the Scugog Arena on the 2nd floor. Regu- lar hours of operation are Tuesday — Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students /seniors, $2 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Please contact us for rates for school programs and group tours. Koa 7 ys = . om et Delicate bone carvings of a polar bear, above, and a mask, upper right. _— or Photo restoration services are available at Jonathan van Bilsen Photography ~~ ‘www,jonathanvanbilsen.com 10 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER FOCUS.56.indd 10 41/21/11 9:22:39 AM