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Tea & History Speaker Series: Indigenous Starlore and Constellations with Frank Dempsey

April 10 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Whitby Central Library – Meeting Room 1

Join amateur astronomer Frank Dempsey, a member of Dokis First Nation in Ontario, to consider the reasons why Indigenous starlore is so interesting, and why the night sky and celestial movements are important in everyday life. Discover a variety of constellations as seen by Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, and some of the starlore and legends of the Ojibway and others. Frank Dempsey is a retired meteorologist, a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for over half a century, and a member of the Durham Region Astronomical Association and North York Astronomical Association. He holds a Master’s in astronomy, as well as B.Sc. in chemistry and physics. Frank keeps busy with building telescopes, observing astronomical objects and sights, and public outreach.
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Admission by Donation. Refreshments Provided.

Seating is limited! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE or by phone at 905-665-3131

Details

Date:
April 10
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Website:
https://warren-general-store.square.site/shop/event-registration/13

Organizer

Whitby Historical Society
Phone:
905-665-3131
Email:
info@lyndehousemuseum.com

Venue

Whitby Central Library – Meeting Room 1
405 Dundas Street West
Whitby, ON L1N 6A1 Canada
Phone:
9056653131