November has many essential and commemorative days, such as Remembrance Day on the 11th, Indigenous Veterans Day on the 8th, and National Child Day on the 20th. The federal government recognizes National Childs day to celebrate the rights of children. The 20th of November was chosen as the day because the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child happened on that day thirty-three years ago. Canada signed on to this convention in 1991 to ensure that all children have opportunities to have a voice, be protected from harm and that their basic needs are met. The artifact is a child’s wind-up toy that belonged to Harold and Gwynne Lahi from the John Knox School in Wetaskiwin. After this, the items were given to Dennis, Darcy, and Jeff Kjos to enjoy. The item is a Lehmann’s ‘stubborn donkey’ tinplate toy circa 1925. They also donated a board game, a toy car, a blow football game, and a model steam engine. The child’s wind-up toy represents a child’s idea of entertainment from back in the day. It is on display in our century home exhibit found on the second floor.
Have a wonderful week!