BC Field Trips

Immigration Nation

Offered by

Last updated on

Monday, August 12th, 2024

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.

COVID Precautions

The Museum of Vancouver complies with BC Public Health Orders in place. To see our current Health and Safety Procedures, please visit: https://museumofvancouver.ca/learn-at-a-glance

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

5, 6

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 12:00 pm

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

Additional Notes

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.