What’s Happening

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A Community Hub

The Sointula Museum is a vibrant hub for the community, hosting a diverse range of heritage, social, and cultural events throughout the year. From summer to winter, there’s always something exciting happening. Check out our museum calendar and be the first to know about upcoming events!

News from the museum

Summer Plays at the Sointula Museum!

Summer Plays at the Sointula Museum!

We are thrilled to announce that Sisu Theatre, in association with the Sointula Museum, proudly presents The Sointula History Plays: Part 1 & 2, coming July and August 2025!Showtimes are 5pm and 7pmEvery Friday and Saturday inJuly and August 2025At the Sointula...

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Sointula History & Memories is Shortlisted!

Sointula History & Memories is Shortlisted!

We’re thrilled to share that our documentary Sointula's History and Memories has been shortlisted for the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming! This prestigious recognition from Canada’s National History Society celebrates...

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M. Tree, Flora Exhibition

M. Tree, Flora Exhibition

FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...

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Betty Carlson, Flora Exhibition

Betty Carlson, Flora Exhibition

FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...

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Interview with Sandy Wiggins, Flora Exhibition

Interview with Sandy Wiggins, Flora Exhibition

Sandy Wiggins - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...

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Interview with Tracey Buker, Flora Exhibition

Interview with Tracey Buker, Flora Exhibition

Tracey Buker - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...

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Flora Exhibition Launch!

Flora Exhibition Launch!

On August 1st, 2024 we launched Flora, the third in a series of four month-long art exhibitions celebrating Malcolm Island's natural history and heritage. Flora, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august...

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Kaleva Portal by Jan Rosgen

Kaleva Portal by Jan Rosgen

From Jan: "Kaleva Portal": a familiar view of our terra, with foreground on the beach. Larger rocks further out are surrounded by water that covers the earth here and as far as Vancouver Island in the distance.  "Travelling further" (but also while remaining here...

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Exhibition Receptions

The museum regularly hosts exhibition receptions, where the community gathers to appreciate the latest curated displays. It’s a time for art and history enthusiasts to connect, discuss, and be inspired.

Sointula Fashion Week

A standout event on our Facebook page, Sointula Fashion Week celebrates Paris Fashion week with the island’s own unique fashion sense and style. We share images of historical and modern island attire of Sointulian’s through the ages, with commentary and research about the fabrics and style.

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Every journey to Sointula begins and ends with a boat trip – it’s part of the adventure!