INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN NORTH VANCOUVER

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Thursday, April 14th, 2022

Experience type:

Outreach Boxes

Program Description

Grade appropriate activities help students explore the strength and resilience of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) cultures. Researched by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh author and language teacher Khelsilem with MONOVA staff members, this fully-illustrated, limited edition book, looks at the traditional and contemporary history and culture of both Nations. The Book and Teaching Package will be provided electronically. This program is available in French and English.

English: Intermediate Education and Secondary Education

French: Intermediate Education and Secondary Education

Your students will:

Explore the cultures and histories of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) nations.
See contemporary & historic photos of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) communities.
Think about the cultural resilience of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) people.

Big Ideas

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.

Geographic conditions shaped the emergence of civilizations.

Trip Details

City:

North Vancouver

For Grades:

Months Available:

April

Days Offered:

Monday

Times Offered:

Outreach Kit/Online Resource

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Yes

Also Offered For:

Daycamps

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$30 Kits

ORDER PHYSICAL KITS

Complete a loan form, at the Archives, for each physical kit.
Pay by cheque or credit card only. (Refundable damage deposit of $50 and a $30 loan fee. )

Additional Notes

COVID- 19 KIT PROTOCOL

To pick up kits, teachers should:

Schedule drop-off and pick-up times to accommodate safe physical distancing.
Wear masks inside the building and keep 2 metres apart.
Review kit contents when picking up to avoid excessive handling by staff.
Kits are isolated for a minimum of 3 days between uses.

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