Museum of Anthropology
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Address6393 NW Marine DriveVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2 Canada Website |
General Contact604-822-5087 |
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Our Field Trips
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Students enjoy hands-on exploration of First Nations objects made from cedar, and learn about tools, carving, and weaving techniques using MOA's touchable collection. Emphasis is on the continuing importance of cedar to First Nations peoples today.
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The Potlatch program introduces elementary students to the cultural significance of the potlatch to the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations in the past and the present. Through a combination of short films, narratives, and objects students will be exposed to the sights, sounds and ceremony of the Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch and encourage an overall understanding and respect of Kwakwaka’wakw traditions.
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The Pole Walk explores a variety of BC First Nations poles, focusing on the way they are made, the crests they display, and their significance to First Nations cultures. A tour of the outdoor Musqueam houseposts and Kwakwaka'wakw and Haida poles is included. Dress for the weather!
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This program includes a visit to the Laboratory of Archaeology where students see Northwest Coast archaeological objects and model reconstructions of ancient houses. Students view a slide-show featuring archaeologists at work in the field and complete a hands-on assignment to test their listening, identification and observational skills.
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The Dancers of Damelahamid Suitable for K-12 The Dancers of Damelahamid present masked dances, stories, and songs belonging to Hagbegwatku, the highest-ranking chief of the Gitxsan House of Dakhumhast. Their dances depict their people's origins. Included are traditional songs used to welcome guests and villagers to a feast, and newer songs describing events leading up to contact with Europeans. The stories, songs, and dances presented have been passed on through families for generations. Through this unique program of cultural sharing, students of all ages will gain insight into the continuing traditions of the Gitxsan people. The Dancers of Damelahamid will perform in the Great Hall at MOA. Cost: $8.00 per student or $9.00 when combined with another MOA educational program. This program will be offered over three days in March 2009.
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MOA is internationally recognized for its collection of world arts and culture but it is also famous for its unique architectural setting. Museum as Muse is a flexible secondary programme that offers teachers and students a choice of single or multi-day programme. The programme consists of pre-visit research and activities, one- or two museum visits which include presentations, tours, and research and post-visit classroom projects. For classes choosing the multi-visit option, a final Museum visit offers students an opportunity to show-case their final projects-the construction of their own museum!
