Immigration Nation

Last updated on
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

Learn about past and present immigration policies while discovering the history of Vancouver through the decades: 1900 - 1970s. Modelled after the points-based-system, explore the History Galleries through a scavenger hunt activity and examine suitcases from four immigrants’ stories. This program focuses on who immigrates and why, the quality of life for new immigrants over the decades, and immigrants’ contributions to Vancouver.

 

Big Ideas
  • Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.
  • Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.
  • Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.
  • Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    5, 6
    Times Offered: 
    Duration: 
    Half Day 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. One adult free per ten students. Minimum ratio of one chaperone for every ten students.

    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.

    Want to learn more about Immigration? Book our exclusive online school program A Seat at the Table. Discover Chinese immigrants’ stories from MOV’s A Seat at the Table exhibition. Reflect on the diversity of their experience in BC, the challenges they faced, their resilience, and their pursuit of justice.