The Coady International Institute unveiled new interpretive displays throughout the institute's facilities at StFX University. A mosaic portrait of Moses Coady made up of 3,500 small images is examined by Sister Mary MacFarlane, Sister Liz Riopelle, Sister Yvonne Vigneault and Sister Stella Chafe of the Sisters of St. Martha

The living history of the Coady International Institute and the Antigonish Movement are vividly portrayed by new interpretive installations placed throughout the institute’s facilities on the StFX campus.

Coady Institute director Mary Coyle officially unveiled a collection of interactive displays including a visual mosaic inspired by the Yousuf Karsh portrait of Moses Coady. The mosaic is made up of 3,500 images from the institute’s photo collection.

Another installation features a touch screen that creates a dynamic interactive experience for visitors through video, sound and photos.

“These interpretive installations speak to the history and the ongoing legacy of the Coady International institute,” said Ms. Coyle. “They tell the story of our past and present, as well as the future that we continue to shape every day.”

“It is a story of over 5,000 graduates, dedicated to improving millions of lives worldwide,” she continued.

The interpretive installations consist of 16 different displays that include a bronze statue of Moses Coady, outdoor information panels and a world clock that shows real-time satellite images of the Earth highlighting the home communities of the institute’s current participants.

The new displays were funded with a $346,500 investment from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, a $301,000 investment from the Nova Scotia government’s Department of Economic and Rural Development and individual donations from StFX President Dr. Sean Riley and former Antigonish MLA, Hon. Angus MacIsaac.