Fredericton Region Museum

05/05/2026

Aujourd’hui, nous rendons hommage aux femmes, filles et personnes bispirituelles autochtones disparues et/ou assassinées suivantes, dont la vie a été prise par la violence au Nouveau-Brunswick. Nous nous tenons aux côtés de leurs proches, qui continuent de chercher des réponses :

2025 - Montana Solomon, Première Nation de Bilijk (Kingsclear)
2025 - Sonia Vivian Timbre, Première Nation Acho Dene Koe
2024 - Sherry Sabattis, Première Nation de Welamukotuk (Oromocto)
2021 - Erin Brooks, Première Nation de Sitansisk (St Mary’s)
2020 - Chantel Moore, Edmundston
2017 - Susan Lee, Première Nation de Sitansisk (St Mary’s)
2018 - Candice Stevens, Fredericton
2017 - Jade Sabattis, Première Nation de Welamukotuk (Oromocto)
2016 - Gladys Simon, Première Nation d’Elsipogtog (Big Cove)
2016 - Sabrina Polchies, Première Nation d’Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church)
2014 - Loretta Saunders et son enfant à naître (Inuite) – corps retrouvé à Salisbury
2012 - Rowena Sharpe, Première Nation de Sitansisk (St Mary’s)
2009 - Hillary Bonnell, Première Nation d’Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church)
1992 - Donna Joe, Première Nation d’Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church)
1981 - Geraldine Paul, Première Nation de Sitansisk (St Mary’s)

Une veillée se poursuivra au musée jusqu’au 22 mai. Veuillez lire les Appels à la justice de l’Enquête nationale :https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/fr/ – puis passez pour en apprendre davantage sur leurs belles vies et passez à l’action.

05/05/2026

On May 5th, a Memory Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) will be held in Fredericton.

We invite community members, families, and allies to join us as we honour the lives lost, support one another, and raise awareness for ongoing justice and healing.

The walk will begin at Carleton Park (North Side) at 10:30 AM and end at Officer’s Square (Southside). A map of the route is included in this post.

At 11:30 AM at Officer’s Square, there will be speakers, drummers, dancers, food, refreshments, and time to gather in community.

At 1:30 PM, a short film, They Remain by Wabanaki Media, will be shown at Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

All are welcome. We encourage everyone to walk with us in remembrance and solidarity.

05/05/2026

Today, we honour the following Missing and/or Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG2S+) whose lives were taken by violence in New Brunswick. We stand with their loved ones, who continue to search for answers:

2025 - Montana Solomon, Bilijk (Kingsclear) First Nation
2025 - Sonia Vivian Timbre, Acho Dene Koe First Nation
2024 - Sherry Sabattis, Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation
2021 - Erin Brooks, Sitansisk (St Mary’s) First Nation
2020 - Chantel Moore, Edmundston
2017 - Susan Lee, Sitansisk (St Mary’s) First Nation
2018 - Candice Stevens, Fredericton
2017 - Jade Sabattis, Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation
2016 - Gladys Simon, Elsipogtog (Big Cove) First Nation
2016 - Sabrina Polchies, Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation
2014 - Loretta Saunders & her unborn child (Inuit) - Body found in Salisbury
2012 - Rowena Sharpe, Sitansisk (St Mary’s) First Nation
2009 - Hillary Bonnell, Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation
1992 - Donna Joe, Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation
1981 - Geraldine Paul, Sitansisk (St Mary’s) First Nation

A vigil will continue in the museum until May 22. Please read the National Inquiry Calls to Action: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ - then stop by to learn more about their beautiful lives. Take Action. Gignoo Transition House, Historic Garrison District, Fredericton Downtown Friends

04/23/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! We at the Fredericton Region Museum would like to extend our thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers, who make what we do possible! Behind every exhibit, event, and even day-to-day operations, there is an extraordinary group of people, who care not only about history, but also for our community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We are deeply grateful for your support!

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Bonne Semaine nationale de l’action bénévole ! Au Musée de la région de Fredericton, nous tenons à remercier notre équipe de bénévoles dévoués qui rendent ce que nous faisons possible! Derrière chaque exposition, événement et même les opérations quotidiennes, il y a un groupe de personnes extraordinaires, qui se soucient non seulement de l’histoire, mais aussi de notre communauté. Merci pour votre travail acharné et votre dévouement. Nous vous sommes profondément reconnaissants de votre soutien !

04/20/2026

In today’s featured video, Sandy Perley discusses his father’s snowshoes made by the Chestnut Canoe Company. These snowshoes will be featured in a new display at the museum, opening this summer: “Paddling Through Time: Honouring Fredericton’s Chestnut Canoe Company - Voyager à travers le temps : Hommage au canoë Chestnut de Fredericton”

Stop by to see the exhibit in progress as we prepare for our summer grand opening- June 22, 2026.

The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm!

04/17/2026

It was a pleasure to have Dr. Vincent Erickson as a special guest at our Annual General Meeting yesterday. Thank you, Dr. Erickson, for your generous support of the York-Sunbury Historical Society.

A commemorative plaque will be installed at the museum shortly to recognize the generous contributions of Dr. Erickson and Dr. Ivan Crowell in support of the Society’s initiatives.

Photo: Dr. Gary Waite (left), President of the York-Sunbury Historical Society, with Dr. Vincent Erickson (right).

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Ce fut un plaisir d’accueillir le Dr Vincent Erickson comme invité spécial à notre assemblée générale annuelle hier. Nous vous remercions sincèrement, Dr Erickson, pour votre généreux soutien à la Société historique York-Sunbury.

Une plaque commémorative sera bientôt installée au musée afin de souligner les généreuses contributions du Dr Erickson et du Dr Ivan Crowell à l’appui des initiatives de la Société.

Photo : le Dr Gary Waite (à gauche), président de la Société historique York-Sunbury, en compagnie du Dr Vincent Erickson (à droite).

04/12/2026

The Fredericton Region Museum was recently donated this beautiful Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration - awarded to Colonel Harry Fulton McLeod, a distinguished Fredericton lawyer, soldier, and public servant. Col McLeod commanded the 71st Battalion of the Canadian Militia and later the 12th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He also served as Mayor of Fredericton and as a Member of Parliament.

At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Col McLeod sailed to England with Canada’s First Contingent, and later saw duty in France. This medal reflects both his long military service as well as his contribution to Canada’s war effort. The Royal New Brunswick Regiment perpetuates the legacy of the 71st and 12th Battalions with which he served.

Thank you to Mark Lukin of Margaretville, New York, who tracked us down to ensure that Col McLeod's medal would find its way back home! You'll find his treasure on display in our First World War Trench. We're open Wednesday - Saturday 1pm to 4pm!

In the photo: Gary Campbell, museum past president and Collections Committee member, holding the medal in the Fredericton Region Museum’s First World War exhibit.

Historic Garrison District, Fredericton's Heritage, The Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society

04/11/2026

Today, our museum’s past president, Hal Skaarup, is proudly representing the Stanton Friedman exhibit at the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre as part of the Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference and Holistic Fair.

It’s been an inspiring day and a pleasure to share Stanton Friedman’s legacy with visitors from across the region and beyond.

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Aujourd’hui, l’ancien président du musée de la région de Fredericton, Hal Skaarup, représente avec fierté l’exposition consacrée à Stanton Friedman au Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, dans le cadre du Fredericton UFO and Metaphysical Conference and Holistic Fair.

Ce fut une journée inspirante et un véritable plaisir de faire découvrir l’héritage de Stanton Friedman à des visiteurs venus de toute la région et d’ailleurs.

04/10/2026

A bit about Stanton Friedman here:

🛸 UFOs? Last year, there were over 1000 reported sightings in Canada. 👽 Ep164 we talk to Carla 'Kat' Sheppard, organizer of the Fredericton UFO & Metaphysi...

03/26/2026

Appel aux artistes et écrivains – Résidences d’été au Musée de la région de Fredericton !

Le Musée de la région de Fredericton est ravi d’inviter les esprits créatifs à postuler pour nos résidences d’été ! C’est une occasion unique de travailler concrètement dans un musée dynamique, de rencontrer une communauté diverse de visiteurs, et de donner vie à vos projets artistiques ou littéraires au cœur de l’histoire riche du Nouveau-Brunswick.
Que vous soyez artiste visuel, écrivain ou quelque part entre les deux, nous vous invitons à partager votre vision, explorer votre art, et inspirer les autres dans ce cadre unique.
📧 Pour plus d’informations et pour postuler, écrivez-nous à [email protected] !

03/26/2026

Call for Artists & Writers – Summer Residencies at the Fredericton Region Museum!

The Fredericton Region Museum is excited to invite creative minds to apply for our summer residencies! This is your chance to work hands-on in a vibrant museum environment, connect with a diverse community of visitors, and bring your art or writing projects to life surrounded by New Brunswick’s rich history.

Whether you’re a visual artist, a writer, or somewhere in between, we welcome you to share your vision, explore your craft, and inspire others in this unique setting.

📧 For more information and to apply, email us at [email protected]!

Fredericton Arts Alliance Charlotte Street Arts Centre New Brunswick College of Craft and Design ArtsLink NB Fredericton Society of Artists UNB Art Centre Writers' Federation of New Brunswick