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Have one of MONOVA’s education staff provide a guided tour through our Permanent Gallery, highlighting stories, objects, belongings, and photographs from communities on the North Shore.

Minimum 10 people per group

This 20 minute one-person show is ideal for groups of youth and adults. Through this exciting and thoughtful show, explore MONOVA’s centrepiece installation, Streetcar #153.

After the play, the actor-interpreter will engage in post-show dialogue and share some archival images.

Minimum 10 people per group

Format: The kit is entirely online at https://monova.ca/cdg-online-program/

Students will explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George through video, primary source texts and archival images. The lesson plans will allow for a critical assessment of his historical significance as well as a discussion of modern perspectives of his ‘Lament for Confederation’.

This large-format, illustrated book and Teacher's Package look at the history, traditions and culture of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Written by Squamish language teacher Khelsilem, the book highlights significant aspects of traditional and contemporary cultures.

The Kit includes lesson plans for intermediate or secondary levels that encourage discussion and critical thinking at all grade levels. Also available in French: Le livre des peuples autochtones a Vancouver Nord.

Format: The Kit comes with one hardcover copy of the book as well as an electrionic copy of it, 22 laminate pages from the book, and lesson plans for intermediate or secondary grades.

Visit https://monova.ca/indigenous-peoples-in-north-vancouver/ to view the intermediate and secondary teacher's guides.

Through images and activities, students will explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George. Themes include the significance of his acting career, activism, and his efforts to preserve local indigenous traditions. The kit includes lesson plans which encourage discussion and critical thinking.

Visit https://monova.ca/the-chief-dan-george-story-kit/ to view the teacher's guide.

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