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Opening this weekend! And don't miss the stunning book that accompanies this incredible exhibition: gooselane.com/StillHere

We're getting excited for our upcoming exhibition "Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy".

Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy is a multimedia exhibition celebrating Black families in New Brunswick whose histories date back to the 1700s. Developed by The Still Here Initiative, including artists Thandiwe McCarthy and Gary Weekes, along with historian Dr. Mary McCarthy and administrator Jeannie Rediker, the exhibition explores themes of heritage, community, resilience, and identity through the stories of fifteen families. It features a mirrored centrepiece of contemporary portraits surrounded by documentary-style images.

The exhibition will be open on July 18, 2026! Join us for the Public Opening Reception on July 31st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Harrison McCain Pavilion. The artist will be in attendance, and there will also be a book launch and signing during the event. Additionally, Dee Hernandez will perform. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.

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Nous avons hâte de vous présenter notre prochaine exposition Toujours là : préservons notre héritage.

Toujours là : préservons notre héritage est une exposition multimédia rendant hommage aux familles noires du Nouveau-Brunswick dont l’histoire remonte au XVIIIe siècle. Conçue par l’initiative Toujours là, en collaboration avec les artistes Thandiwe McCarthy et Gary Weekes, ainsi que l’historienne Mary McCarthy et l’administratrice Jeannie Rediker, l’exposition explore les thèmes du patrimoine, de la communauté, de la résilience et de l’identité à travers les récits de quinze familles. Elle présente une pièce maîtresse composée de portraits contemporains disposés en miroir, entourés d’images de style documentaire.

L’exposition ouvrira ses portes le 18 juillet 2026 ! Rejoignez-nous pour le vernissage public le 31 juillet, de 17 h à 20 h, au pavillon Harrison McCain. L’artiste sera présente, et un lancement de livre suivi d’une séance de dédicaces aura lieu pendant l’événement. De plus, Dee Hernandez se produira sur scène. L’entrée est gratuite et des rafraîchissements légers seront servis.

Photo: L to R: Read McCarty & John Carty

🥾Calling all outdoors lovers 🥾

Plan your summer adventures with Hiking Trails of Cape Breton Island, out today!

Canada’s East Coast is home to stunning nature, picturesque seaside communities, and endless opportunities for exploration. No destination captures this essence of the Maritimes quite like Cape Breton. Hiking Trails of Cape Breton Island is an updated, comprehensive look at the bountiful, diverse, and beautiful routes that make the island one of Canada’s most-loved destinations.

Available in your favourite local bookstores and online at gooselane.com/HikingTrailsOfCapeBreton

Come and join us and Hike Nova Scotia for the book launch and celebration of life for Michael Haynes tonight at Halifax Central Library, 6:30pm.
More information at facebook.com/events/1383388937186467/

We have a new episode of Writing the Coast for you to start the weekend! This week Joseph Kidney talks about this book Devotional Forensics (published by icehouse poetry| Lane Editions). In this conversation, Joseph explores initimacy in poetry, he also talks about time and how his perspection of past, present, and future is portrayed in his collection. To listen to this episode visit: https://on.soundcloud.com/xgUl001yrd95pONAVy