BC Field Trips

Cedar & Sealskin

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Last updated on

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Examine traditional belongings of the First Nations and Inuit cultures in relation to food, clothing and shelter. Excavate belongings connected to the Coast Salish. Be a player in a life-sized board game and learn about the traditional belongings of the Inuit through the seasons.

Big Ideas

Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.

Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the land, spirits, and ancestors.

Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.

People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.

Demographic changes in North America created shifts in economic and political power.

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

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

2, 3, 4

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 12:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Yes

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, Guides, Homeschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$280 per class

Additional Notes

Make a day of it! Combine this program with either a self-guided tour of our exhibits or a monumental scavenger hunt activity, discovering Vanier Park's outdoor monuments and art installations.