MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver
Our Trips
Explore how different world views from time immemorial to today have shaped the fate of North Vancouver’s forests.
Program Highlights:
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Tree identification game
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Analysis of Coast Salish belongings and artifacts
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Moodyville image and/or document analysis
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Students try a cross-cut saw!
Students will explore the changing relationship between people and animals on the North Shore through hands-on activities, games and Coast Salish teachings.
Program Highlights:
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A Coast Salish legend, teachings and language
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Image and object analysis
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Bird beak adaptation game
With connections to the science and socials curricula, students will find out how the North Shore mountains and other landforms have impacted the development of communities here over time.
Program Highlights:
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A Coast Salish legend
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Image and artifact analysis
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Hands-on erosion experiment
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Exploration of common rocks and minerals from the North Shore mountains
Students come to know səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Chief Dan George through historical photographs, images of his belongings, video footage, and his writing. They discover how his acting career helped change the image of Indigenous people in the media and how his activism raised awareness of Indigenous rights in Canada.
Your students will:
- Analyse primary source evidence to assess historical significance
- Discuss the ‘Lament to Confederation’ and consider modern perspectives on the piece
- Watch a unique video about Chief Dan George produced by MONOVA (formerly NVMA)
Students explore and analyse archival photographs featuring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) people and places chosen from exhibits presented at MONOVA (Museum & Archives of North Vancouver). These were shared projects of MONOVA and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) or individual members. The Squamish Elders and Language Authority chose many photos that represent local landscapes, the community and individuals, and contributed to exhibit research.
Your students will:
- Recognize that the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is an active community today on the North Shore.
- Discover aspects of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) history and culture through photos.
- View primary source evidence and develop photo analysis skills.
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