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Strike 1919: Our Cause is Just

May 29, 2019 to September 29, 2019. May 29, 2019 to September 29, 2019CURATED BY ALEXANDRA KROEGERAn exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.Free AdmissionMay 1: Exhibit Opening — 12:00 PMMay 3: Exhibit Opening Reception — 5:00 - 7:00 PMJoin us in celebrating the opening of Strike 1919: Our Cause is Just with a beer & chips / wine & cheese reception! Come in after work or stop in on your way to enjoy other First Friday events.May 5: Companion Lecture, Part I with Professor Julie Guard — 1:30 - 2:30 PMProfessor Julie Guard (University of Manitoba) explores women's work before, during, and after the Winnipeg General Strike. $15 ($12 for members).May 19: Companion Lecture, Part II with Harriet Zaidman — 1:30 - 2:30 PMHarriet Zaidman, author of City on Strike, discusses her research and her new novel. $15 ($12 for members).Back . Event Details. Location: 61 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg