The Trading Trail

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Last updated on

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

(Grades 4-7) Explore the economic and technological exchanges between local Indigenous people and early European settlers during the fur trade and become archaeologists as they dig for artifacts that represent key events in the development of BC.

This program is divided into:

Introduction: PowerPoint Presentation (20 minutes)
Stations (20 minute stations)
- Archeology Dig (dig in our archeology sandbox for artifacts and explore what those artifacts mean for BC)
- Archaeologist’s Journal (sketch artifacts and make inquiries into their purposes based on archeological data)
- FRDC Trading Post Game (consider value of objects for explorers and Indigenous people in developing BC in a Deal or No Deal inspired competition)
Conclusion (10 minutes)

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Online booking form here.

Big Ideas

British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming a part of Canada.

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

The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.

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

Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.

Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

Economic specialization and trade networks can lead to conflict and cooperation between societies.

Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence people.

COVID Precautions

With the continued safety and well-being of our visitors, staff and volunteers the highest priority, we have developed a safety plan in accordance with WorkSafeBC guidelines. Our COVID-19 safety guide can be found on our website: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WORKSAFE-BC-... If you have any concerns about visiting the center that are not addressed in the safety plan, please email or call us and we can work together to make sure that your visit is a safe one.

Trip Details

City:

New Westminster

For Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Homeschool, Other

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$9.00

Cost Per Adult:

$0.00

Fee Notes:

Program fee is $9 + GST per student, minimum charge of $108.00 per booking. Adults are free. Fees are due one month before the program booked date. Please contact us about delayed payment options.

We have an across the board 25% discount on all programs, outreach and kits for inner-city schools.

Additional Notes

This program includes a 10 minute outdoor segment.

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