‘Snapshots of Canada’: A history of our country through photos
Global News
Snapshots of Canada, a photographic exhibit at Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon, pairs compelling images with texts by well-known authors, journalists and historians.
How do you tell the history of Canada?
According to the Canadian Museum of History, a camera is one of the best ways to tell our country’s story.
A travelling exhibit that captures prominent moments in Canadian history on film has made its way to Saskatchewan.
Snapshots of Canada pairs compelling images with texts by well-known authors, journalists, and historians to explore Canada’s history. Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon is home to the exhibit until May 27.
“It’s really amazing to get to see these large-format images all in one place that deal with so many different moments in time and different people’s cultures,” said Helanna Gessner, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre exhibits manager.
The exhibit showcases more than 50 photos from Canada’s history. It’s a piece residents have really gravitated towards, according to Gessner.
“People spend a lot of time in here looking at the images, which can sometimes be a challenge – keeping people entertained for long periods of time,” Gessner explained.
The photos range from moments around Canada’s beginnings to celebrating moments that are woven into the country’s rich heritage and culture.