Culture of Outports

09/11/2015

After seven days, the build came to an end. In the words of one team member, "this has been an immensely transformative experience for all of us and we are truly grateful to everyone involved..."

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On our very last morning of the build, we finished up by placing finishing touches on the gabion baskets, securing the wood decking, and documenting our work.

09/11/2015

During the build, several wonderful people came out to help - even from the Town of Wabana!

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Our last full day of work was an incredible one!

09/11/2015

The team had a wonderful time in the beautiful with its friendly people and homey atmosphere.

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On our fifth day on Bell Island, we had the pleasure receiving help from members of the Wabana community.

09/11/2015

The Bell Island Mine Museum plans to use the build as a starting point for a in memory of the who lost their lives in the .

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By our fourth day, we had everything set up and now it was time for the real labour-intensive work.

09/11/2015

The was located at the in .



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Though the weather was less-than-desirable on Day 3 of our build, our spirits were not dampened as we had a few very exciting events awaiting us!

09/11/2015

Culture of Outports travelled to for our latest !

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On our first morning on Bell Island, we were all eager to get to the museum to assess the site and take stock of the work to come.

09/11/2015

Did you read about our recent build in ?

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After an early morning flight from Toronto, The Culture of Outports crew arrived in St. John's Newfoundland excited to get started on our community build at the No. 2 Mine and Museum on Bell Island.

09/01/2015

TONIGHT! In St. John's! Book launch for Calvin D. Evans' Master Shipbuilders, featuring a bonus chapter by ERA's Philip Evans. Read more about the event here: http://bit.ly/1FgmEqi

Calvin D. Evans’ Master Shipbuilders of Newfoundland and Labrador: Volume Two, Notre Dame Bay to Petty Harbour magnificently captures the rich maritime history spanning the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. This documentation of Canada’s coastal craftsmanship accompanies its well-received prede…

08/28/2015

Read about the collaborative process we undertake to bring you our !

Culture of Outports (CoO) uses research, design, and planning to help support liveable communities undergoing economic and cultural change after the closure of Newfoundland’s Cod Fishery. These communities are often struggling with ways to move forward following the decline in traditional livelihood…

09/04/2014

09/04/2014

On Wednesday, June 24th ERA joined hundreds of friends and community members at the East Scarborough Storefront to celebrate the launch of two new landscape features: the Sky-o-swale shade-water structure, and the MLSE/Jumpstart Sports Court. The accomplishment of these two new site features is the…

08/19/2014

We heard through the grapevine that the Viewfinder was painted and a ramp constructed! Anyone have a photo of the updated design? We'd love to see it!