Fonds consists of material from the University of Guelph-Humber. The fonds currently consists of registration and promotional materials, such as viewbooks and guides for prospective students.
The retreat is an opportunity for 16-17 year olds in the Greater Toronto Area to create zines. The archive contains published material created during the retreat and promotional material for the 2024 event.
“Timeless Treasures” is dedicated to the powerful legacy and emotional depth embedded in jewelry passed down through generations. This exhibit explores the theme of jewelry as a vessel for memory, connection, and cultural heritage, emphasizing how these pieces transcend mere ornamentation to become symbols of enduring love and familial devotion. Each of the four showcased items tells its own unique story, reflecting the history, values, and traditions of the families who cherished them. Through intricate designs and precious materials, these artifacts encapsulate moments of joy, loss, and celebration, representing not just personal style but the very essence of human relationships. The collection aims to immerse visitors in the universal language of heirlooms, highlighting how jewelry serves as a bridge between the past and present. “Timeless Treasures” invites viewers to ponder the emotional weight of inherited artifacts, prompting reflection on what it means to pass down stories and connections through wearable art.
Join us in experiencing our exhibit Treasures from Our Roots, a testament of family heirlooms and sentimental pieces that showcase rich culture and family heritage. Explore the family ties that intertwine our vastly different pieces. In this exhibit, we have on display not only what is visible to the eye but also a connection to the way in which family influences and shapes fashion. As you go through our exhibit notice the different textures and colours of the pieces. Take a closer look at the work that went into creating each object on display. In this collection that we have put together, we have an amber ring passed down from mother to daughter, a Cultivo de la vida dress crafted by a grandmother for her granddaughter, a Chunni (Scarf) given to me by my mother. A gho (Bhutanese Men’s National Dress) that was given to me by my grandfather. These pieces are linked in an exhibit that honours the lasting bonds of family, heritage, and culture through heirlooms that tell stories across generations. Let our display remind us of the things that truly bind us together, family history, and the legacies we continue to shape.
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This exhibit explores the deep emotional connections that tie us to cherished belongings, each piece bearing stories of love, friendship, family, and the passage of time. Teddy Bear made out of Black Persian Lamb Coat: Made from the curator’s great-grandmother’s coat, symbolizing achievement in German culture and family heritage. Swarovski gold-plated pendant: A gift from a friend pursuing music, representing the curator’s love for hip-hop and shared dreams of success. Uzbek Traditional Robe: Brought from Uzbekistan in 2015, worn on special occasions to preserve cultural identity. Tudor Black Bay 58 Watch A milestone gift symbolizing the value of time and the journey into adulthood. Through these emblems of affection, visitors are encouraged to consider the personal objects that tell their own stories, serving as vessels of memory and meaning. This collection highlights the timeless impact of our connections with others and the values that endure across generations.
Series consists of viewbooks for prospective international students. The books outline programs, application, services, and other information relevant to prospective students.