Reimagine 1960s Fashion Drawing Contest

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The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is celebrating Culture Days 2021 with the opening of a new in-house exhibit, Silk, Satin and Strength: A Narrative on Olive Diefenbaker. Visitors will have an opportunity to view Olive's iconic fashions, while learning all about her early life, education and marriage to John Diefenbaker. The exhibit will also touch on Olive’s contributions to women’s rights, their role in politics and her stance on the suffrage movement.

As part of the Culture Days theme "Reimagine," this free online drawing contest asks participants to use their own creativity and inspiration to reimagine 1960s fashion today, for a chance to win some DCC swag! The blank silhouette worksheet will serve as the canvas on which designers can sketch their best outfit! Submitted fashion designs will be shared on social media and posted on the DCC website, in addition to being displayed at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. Winners will be chosen and announced on the final day of Culture Days.

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Diefenbaker Canada Centre

As Canada's only prime ministerial centre in Western Canada located on a university campus, the Diefenbaker Canada Center honours the legacy of The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker by enriching the civic and cultural knowledge of those who view our exhibits, partake in our educational programming, and engage with our staff through various community and centre events.

Mission

To help people make meaningful and personal connections to ideas of citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community. 

Vision

To create a welcoming and inclusive environment where visitors can experience the timeless themes of Diefenbaker’s legacy through a modern perspective.