Migrant workers from Hi-Berry Farm opening the Field of Dreams exhibit at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. Photo supplied

On September 19, an earthquake shook Central Mexico causing damage in the Mexican states of Puebla and Morelos as well as in the greater Mexico City area. There were more than 6,000 people reported injured and over 300 people killed. Two days later the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre opened their “Fields of Dreams” exhibit which shares the stories of area migrant workers who come from Mexico.

During the opening reception, heartfelt thoughts and prayers were extended to the workers in attendance, and to their families and friends impacted back home. Museum staff decided that they could do more to assist the people of Mexico, and to that end, from now until November 18 the Museum will be accepting monetary donations at Visitor Services.

“Collecting donations for earthquake victims of Mexico while Fields of Dreams is open is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness and much needed funds,” said Cathy McGirr, Director, Museum and Cultural Services. “Each year these same men travel to Saugeen Shores to work the lands that feed us, this is a chance to give back to them.”

“Fields of Dreams” is open until November 18 and highlights migrant workers who travel to Saugeen Shores from Mexico under the federal government’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program with the goal of making a better life for their families at home. The exhibit is a photography display by photographer and journalist Sandy Lindsay and is proudly presented by Community Foundation Grey Bruce and created in partnership with Hi-Berry Farms.

Any donations received between now and November 18 will be sent to the Red Cross for earthquake relief.