BC Field Trips

Coast Salish Wool Weaving and Guided Gallery Experience

Offered by

MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

Last updated on

Monday, July 13th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Discover Coast Salish weaving and history through hands-on activities led by one of two Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson or Tsawaysia Spukwus. Each delivers a uniquely personal program, sharing elements of the history and culture of Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh U̓xwumixw, and teachings around weaving. Following the completion of a simple, take-home weaving project, students head to the gallery for either a tour, scavenger hunt or storytelling.

Big Ideas

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

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.

Exploration, expansion, and colonization had varying consequences for different groups.

Trip Details

City:

North Vancouver

For Grades:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 1:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

Cost includes up to 30 students max. Includes adult companions and GST.

Additional Notes

On some occasions, we are able to accommodate 2 classes at once (up to 60 students). Please enquire. We also have a sensory space that can be made available on request, at no extra charge.