White Elephant Museum Update

Some interesting projects have been going on at the White Elephant Museum in Makkovik.

We spoke with Joan Andersen, Chairperson for the museum.

Andersen says a historical project has been going on since September 2008.

Toronto writer and actor Liz Rucker and her 2 colleagues are gathering historical information about Makkovik.

They’re using the information to put together a mini play for the community.

Last year, Jillian Mitchell, a Summer Student, did another project for the museum.

She conducted audio and video interviews with local elders.

The interviews will be used for a historical collection.


The White Elephant Museum was established in 1896.

It was once a part of the Moravian Mission Station.

And in 1915 it became a boarding school.

It now has over 300 artifacts such as: tools for hunting, fishing and much more.

5 volunteer committee members give tours by request.

A summer student is hired through funding from the Nunatsiavut Government.

The museum is open to the public from July 1 to August 31.