[BCMA] Fw: Be Part of the Story - watch this short video - Fold the Wish for the 1910 Avalanche 100th Anniversary

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

This may be of interest to the members of the listserve.  The Revelstoke 
Museum and Archives and the Revelstoke Railway Museum are working with other 
local organizations to commemorate this anniversary in a number of different 
ways.  The You Tube linked included below is well worth a glimpse!
Thanks,
Jennifer Dunkerson
Revelstoke Railway Museum

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <alice.weber at pc.gc.ca>
To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:56 PM
Subject: Be Part of the Story - watch this short video - Fold the Wish for 
the 1910 Avalanche 100th Anniversary


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> 100 years ago on March 4th, the largest avalanche in Canadian history
> claimed the lives of 58 men.
> This fateful event will be remembered by the community through a special
> commemoration, and the folding of thousands of paper cranes.You are 
> invited
> to participate & become part of this story, to Fold the Wish into a Crane
> "to never see such a tragedy again".
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>
> Background
> Why fold paper cranes? Discovered only recently, 32 of the 58 men were of
> Japanese origin. It is believed that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes and
> link them together (called a Senbazuru), your wish will come true. Yuko
> Fujimura of Revelstoke, BC, initiated this project and donated countless
> hours, in coordination with Revelstoke Museum and Archives, Friends of
> Mount Revelstoke and Glacier, Revelstoke Secondary School, and Parks
> Canada. Yuko has already inspired us by folding 1000 origami cranes.
>
> To participate in this commemoration, contact Parks Canada today at
> 250-837-7500 or revglacier.outreach at pc.gc.ca
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> There are two ways to get involved:
> First, preview the animation at: 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g-YBP0cM74
> Then:,
> 1) Book a session with to view a video animation of the 1910 Commemoration
> and it's connection to the crane folding project, and then be taught how 
> to
> fold paper cranes so you can contribute to the Senbazurus.
> OR
> 2) Contact us and we will send you origami paper, instructions on how to
> fold cranes, and a copy of the 1910 Commemoration Crane Project video
> animation to share with your group. We invite you to then send us your
> cranes so they can become part of the Senbazuru.
>
> The Senbazurus will be part of the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary
> of the 1910 Slide, and will be on display in Rogers Pass and the 
> Revelstoke
> Museum and Archives, as part of a long-term interactive exhibit.
>
> Target Dates:
> March 4, 2010 - Grizzly Plaza, Revelstoke, BC - Commemoration with Cranes
> and Senbazurus on display
> August 15, 2010 - Rogers Pass 1910 Slow Slide Memorial Cairn Unveiling
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> All Individuals, Communities, and Organizations are encouraged to become
> involved!
> Take up the Challenge! A Revelstoke Elementary School has set the goal of
> folding 1000 cranes!
> A big Thank You to those who have already committed to contributing 
> cranes.
> Canadian Avalanche Centre
> School District 19 – Revelstoke Elementary Schools
> Revelstoke Secondary School Leadership Class
> Revelstoke Senior Citizen’s Association
> Community Connections
> Community Futures and Development Corporation
> Revelstoke Rotary Club
> Queen Victoria Hospital – Mount Cartier Court
> Revelstoke Art Gallery
> Revelstoke Railway Museum
> Canadian Pacific Railway
> Okanagan College
>
> To Request a high resolution Poster PDF, please email
> revglacier.outreach at pc.gc.ca
>
> (See attached file: origami poster_small file.jpg)(See attached file:
> Booking Information for Crane Animation - 1910 Avalanche 
> Commemoration.doc)
> (See attached file: Crane Folding Instructions - 1910 Avalanche
> Commemoration.doc)
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> Alice Weber
> Outreach and Education
> Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks
> PO Box 350  Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0
> 250.837.7500 
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