The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is proud to announce the acquisition of a remarkable piece of Canadian art and heritage: a 1932 plaster bust of Jack Miner, sculpted by acclaimed artist Emanuel Hahn.

Known to many for his iconic designs of the Bluenose dime and Caribou quarter, Hahn was also a master sculptor whose work celebrated Canadian figures, wildlife, and history.

This special donation comes from the Hahn family, nearly a century after its creation. The bust was originally presented to Manly Miner, Jack Miner’s son, as part of an unrealized plan to commission a full bronze statue in Jack’s honour.

Though that vision was never completed, the plaster bust remains a striking tribute to our founder by one of Canada’s most renowned artists.

Joining the bust is a second piece titled Canada Goose, a ceramic sculpture also inspired by Miner’s conservation legacy.

Both works were donated by Hahn’s granddaughters in memory of their mother, Qennefer Wood-Hahn Browne, and as part of their ongoing commitment to honour the artistic legacy of Emanuel Hahn. “It was natural to want these to return home,” said donor Sybil Taylor.

“Emanuel had visited the sanctuary for inspiration and preliminary sketches. We’re honoured to see his work preserved where it belongs.”

The sculptures are now on display in the Sanctuary’s Historic House—once the home of Jack Miner himself—and add tremendous cultural and historical value to the site. These generous gifts reflect not only artistic excellence but also the deep connection between our Sanctuary and Canada’s broader story.