Crossing Borders - An Immigrant's Tale

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Last updated on

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Learn about the lives of early Chinese immigrants and those they interacted with in 'Gold Mountain' though artefacts, suitcases and objects, film and group discussions. This popular program can be used an introduction to Chinese immigration or to complement classroom learning.

Please note this program takes place inside the Ming Dynasty Scholar's Garden but does not include a Garden Tour. Garden Tours can be booked as a separate add-on.

Big Ideas

Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.

Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.

Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.

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

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.

Contacts and conflicts between peoples stimulated significant cultural, social, political change.

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

Human and environmental factors shape changes in population and living standards.

Collective identity is constructed and can change over time.

Disparities in power alter the balance of relationships between individuals and between societies.

Emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events.

COVID Precautions

Our trips are in-person and the health, safety and well-being of our visitors, employees, volunteers and our extended community is always our top priority. We continue to be guided by the advice of local, provincial and national public health officials and will make decisions as needed moving forward. For everyone's safety, for the time being: - We will only be admitting one class of students plus chaperones at a time. - All classes/programs will be led by facilitators. We are sorry that we cannot accomodate self-guided class visits at this time. - Classes will be split into smaller groups to facilitate physical distancing in the Garden - We recommend all visitors to the Garden wear a mask. Masks are available at Visitor Services upon request. - Hand sanitizer is available at the front entrance and at various points throughout the Garden - Please don't hesitate to speak to us about any special needs or concerns you or your group may have. As a non-profit organization, the Garden is grateful for your continued support and understanding.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available: