{"id":51902,"date":"2022-02-09T08:24:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T13:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=51902"},"modified":"2022-02-09T08:24:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T13:24:03","slug":"wawa-artifacts-need-a-home-what-is-their-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/09\/wawa-artifacts-need-a-home-what-is-their-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Wawa Artifacts Need a Home \u2013 What is their future?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ojibway-and-fur-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ojibway-and-fur-display.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ojibway-and-fur-display.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ojibway-and-fur-display-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-office-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51904\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-office-display-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-office-display-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-office-display.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Wawa area residents are passionate about their history.\u00a0 For over 30 years local volunteers, municipal staff and committees have been engaged in preserving and promoting different aspects of Wawa\u2019s story in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<p>Heritage displays of various sizes have filled the Curling Rink, Tourist Information Centre and school rooms.\u00a0 Topics have included sports history, Algoma Central Railway, gold &amp; iron mining, Indigenous Peoples, fur trade, Christmas\u2019s past, hydro history, Algoma Ore and the Eagle\u2019s Nest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51903\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-display-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-display-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ACR-display.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As a result of these activities, Wawa has accumulated a large collection of artifacts.\u00a0 They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Artifacts and antiques from early families who lived at Parkhill, Gold Park, Michipicoten River Village<\/li>\n<li>Algoma Ore Division documents and artifacts following closure<\/li>\n<li>Algoma Central Railway artifacts and framed photographs<\/li>\n<li>Eagles Nest furniture and kitchenware<\/li>\n<li>Indigenous artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Fur trade artifacts<\/li>\n<li>World War II artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Wawa Goose souvenirs and early business artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Glenn Gould artifacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Storage has been a challenging issue for these items.\u00a0 The Municipality has provided space, manpower and support where feasible.\u00a0 Items have been stored in a variety of locations including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourist Information Centre<\/li>\n<li>Ski Chalet<\/li>\n<li>Vintage Warehouse<\/li>\n<li>school portables<\/li>\n<li>Church basement<\/li>\n<li>Empty businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lady-Dunn-Hospital-display-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51908\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lady-Dunn-Hospital-display-2-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lady-Dunn-Hospital-display-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Lady-Dunn-Hospital-display-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The artifacts have been moved a number of times.\u00a0 Some items have found their way to locations perfectly matching their story and value (ie. 19<sup>th<\/sup> century timbers from Michipicoten HBCo post to Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Sir James Dunn portrait and Eagles Nest furniture to Wawa Public Library).\u00a0\u00a0 Other items have been sorted, researched and assessed for their future use and unique story.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>THE ARTIFACTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN NOTICE AT THEIR CURRENT LOCATION AND NEED TO BE MOVED!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wawa\u2019s artifact collection currently takes up an office approximately 10\u2019x20\u2019 in size.\u00a0 In addition, the collection also includes 2 glass counter displays and 2 upright shelving units\/displays similar to those currently being used in the TIC reception area.\u00a0 The Wawa Heritage Committee\/Museum Society also has 3 large mahogany antique china cabinets (formerly located in the foyer of the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Mining-History-display.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51907\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Mining-History-display-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Mining-History-display-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Mining-History-display.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The Town of Wawa Heritage Committee is a committee of Municipal Council comprised of a small group of volunteers tasked with preserving, protecting and promoting the rich history of the Wawa\/Michipicoten area. We are in urgent need of volunteers, ideas and resources to assist with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorting and moving the artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Researching artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Determining display locations and options<\/li>\n<li>Determining storage locations and options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Maki-ironing-board.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51906\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Maki-ironing-board-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Maki-ironing-board-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Gold-Maki-ironing-board.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Although we recognize the wants, needs and priorities for the community are continuously evolving, ideally we would like to secure a much more permanent solution to the Wawa artifact issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What can you do immediately?<\/strong> Get in touch with the Town of Wawa Heritage Committee members if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to volunteer to help move, sort and research the current artifacts<\/li>\n<li>You have solutions for storage, display, donation ideas for the artifacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Algoma-Steel-display-booth.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51905\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Algoma-Steel-display-booth-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Algoma-Steel-display-booth-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Algoma-Steel-display-booth.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>What can you do in the short and long term?\u00a0<\/strong> Get in touch with committee members or the Municipality if you want to become a member of the Town of Wawa Heritage Committee.<\/p>\n<p>The Wawa area has an incredibly rich heritage.\u00a0 Our indigenous and non-indigenous ancestors were drawn to this land for a reason.\u00a0 Every community should have a space or visible recognition of acknowledging and honouring the land and the lives, challenges and accomplishments of those residents who called this area home.\u00a0 We want your voice, your ideas and your physical engagement in honouring and acknowledging Wawa\u2019s unique history and culture.\u00a0 Findin <a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Twp-Reeve-photos-and-display-case.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-51910\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Twp-Reeve-photos-and-display-case-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Twp-Reeve-photos-and-display-case-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Twp-Reeve-photos-and-display-case.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>g a perfect place for Wawa\u2019s artifacts is an important step in that direction.<\/p>\n<p>Town of Wawa Heritage Committee consists of Johanna Rowe (Chair), Mitch Hatfield (Council Rep), Alex Paterson (Staff), Linda Mann (Recording Secretary), Kaireen Morrison, Nancy Donald, Doug Woods and Andy Stevens.\u00a0 You can contact the committee members or email <a href=\"mailto:wawa.history@yahoo.ca\">wawa.history@yahoo.ca<\/a>, or leave a message at 705-856-1944.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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