Research Center
Documentation from our archives is made available (in the
field of the expression of cultural inheritance), in order
to transmit and pass on this valuable knowledge. Folklore
Canada International maintains strong ties with the Société
du patrimoine d'expression du Québec (SPEQ) as
well as a resource centre specialized in all aspects of
folklore, heritage and traditions.
At last count the organization has catalouged and in its
possession a large collection and data base of more than
500 books, over 200 traditional dolls in folk costumes,
250 video cassettes, 300 audio cassettes and compact disks
and 200 of periodicals related to folklore. Much of this
collection comes from the former office Montreal based Canadian
Folk Art Council, while the other part of this data base
was acquired by FCI, and the SPEQ, via the vast network
of the CIOFF.
The center grows richer each year with documents, articles
and files coming from the various activities of the company
and with gifts of private individuals.
Many
performance groups, artists and craftsmen forward
to us their new works & documentation on a yearly
basis (of the materials produced at the time of their
venues: photographs, videos, documents, advertising,
posters, compact disks, etc). These elements enrich
our files. They leave a trace of their accomplishments
for future generations. We invite all to send information
to us on their endeavors, so that the vast diversity
of expression of Canada and her multicultural mosaic,
is always well represented.
The
Research Center offers a variety of assistance
to people who carry out any historical or various
aspects of ethnographic fieldwork, offering well preserved
documentation and research information.
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Sirianni et France Bourque-Moreau at the History
National Salon held in 2001, in Trois-Rivières,
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We
extend and invitation to all interested people to take
on the task and assist us in the quest to keep culture flourishing
in Canada. Experience what old world folk culture may hold
in your heart. You can contribute to it by belonging to the
team of volunteers at the Resource Centre. For further information,
please communicate with the office of Canada Folklore.
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