The Great Northern Peninsula has a number of craft producers that are hobbyists, part-time or engaged in the business earning a living full-time. There is
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Christmas Parades on Great Northern Peninsula Exude Community Spirit
The month of December marks a number of community events from Christmas concerts, annual award nights, church functions, tree lighting, breakfast/brunch, socials, appreciation dinners, Santa
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For the Love of Jannying – Mummer Memorabilia for the Holidays!
Most readers know by now I have an exquisite love and passion for the tradition of mummering or as we always called it growing up
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Annual Straits Mummer’s Walk Celebrated 5 Years in Sandy Cove
The Straits Mummer’s Walk started in 2010, when my friend Sabrina and I talked about how much we loved mummering and how the tradition was
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Fabulous Fall of 2014: September to December – Happy New Year (Part III)
I continue to scan back through a collection of thousands and thousands of photos I took throughout 2014 and realize it was a very full
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My Christmas Tree Tells Many Stories…
I put up my Christmas tree the last weekend of November. It is certainly a different process than my childhood, as we would have a
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Christmas Card Art Submissions from the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula
160 entries from Kindergarten to Grade 6 students from The Straits-White Bay North were submitted for the annual Christmas Card contest. There is amazing artwork
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MHA announces Christmas Card Winners for 2014
Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North, MHA) announced today the winners of his 2014 Christmas card contest. “I was very encouraged that more than 150 students participated in
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Any Mummers ‘lowed In? and 5th Annual Mummer’s Walk Announced!
Newfoundland and Labrador folklorist Dale Jarvis has produced a book documenting a tradition that is very near and dear to my heart with his launch
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Mummer’s Walk A Big Hit at Green Island Cove
Nearly forty mummers braved a -16 temperature with a wind chill that reached -31 to keep the tradition of mummering alive and well with the
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A Rural Newfoundland Christmas Tree – Salt Cod Drying on the Line
I’ve always loved trimming the Christmas tree. I remember around the 20th or 21st of December going with my father to cut it. He would
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA – Christmas Greeting 2013
Christmas Greeting Broadcast Centre Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay North Christmas time has come again and what a pleasure it is to bring greetings
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Creative Christmas Floats at St. Anthony & St. Lunaire-Griquet Parades
This past weekend I participated in the annual Christmas parades at St. Anthony and St. Lunaire-Griquet. Last year our float was “The Mummers”. We had
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4th Annual Mummer’s Walk Location and Date Announced
The Mummer’s Walk was initially held in Flower’s Cove on December 29th, 2010. This event was created from dialogue between local Anchor Point native Sabrina
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MHA Reveals Design of 2013 Christmas Cards
Independent Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) announced at noon today the winners of his 2013 Christmas card contest at White Hills Academy (Elementary)
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BUY LOCAL – GNP Seal skin craft shop has new product
Sealing has been a necessity on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is still practiced today and with it continues traditional seal skin boot making. The
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My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr.
My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr., left this world on September 17, 1999, he was just 38 years old. It is approaching 14 years since this
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Family Time – Remember when the capelin rolled in…..
I remember the excitement in Green Island Cove when the capelin rolled in the beach one summer around 1991. Â It was the year my father
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Mummer’s Dance & Old Christmas Day Party
The Mummer’s Dance at the Flower’s Cove Lion’s Centre kicked off on Saturday – the eve of Old Christmas Day. We decided to dress up
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A Scoff at the Cabin…
I woke up at 5 AM today, the wind was howling and the weather temperature rang in at -20 degrees. The windchill made it feel
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The Jannies were here…
Growing up we always referred to concept of mummering as jannying. I am not sure how it came about that we adopted the term “Mummer”.
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My Newfoundland & Labrador themed Christmas Tree
Every decorated Christmas tree is like a snowflake in design, as each one is truly unique. I like to add a flavour of Newfoundland &
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Giving the Gift of something Handmade cannot be Beat
As we celebrate the season of giving, I still believe the best presents are not the ones that can be bought on-line or at some
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3rd Annual Mummer’s Walk Continues to Break Local Record
The 3rd Annual Mummer’s Walk was the most successful to date, seeing increasing numbers across all age ranges from the two walks held in Flower’s Cove and
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Rabbit with Sunday’s Dinner
Newfoundland & Labrador has a traditional Sunday’s Dinner with some form of meat, potatoes, turnip, carrot, cabbage (greens when available), peas pudding, salt meat, puddings
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A Cod Jigger Coat Hook
A couple of weekends ago I visited the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre as the Craft Council had hosted their annual Christmas Fair. There
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Bring Rural NL to Life on MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card
K-Grade 3 Students of The Straits-White Bay North are invited to submit drawings, paintings or photos for the MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card. The student’s name will be listed. Deadline
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MHA visits GNP Crafts – Purchases Seal Skin Products
My father was a sealer. He would prepare the seal skins over a several week process, soak them in chopped pieces of bark and ensure
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A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL
I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems
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Second Annual Mummer’s Walk & Food Drive Draws More Participants!
Sabrina Gaulton, NDP District Association President for the Straits-White Bay North organized the 2nd Annual Mummer’s Walk and Food Drive in the Straits. Despite the
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