BC Field Trips

Online - Immigration Nation

Offered by

Museum of Vancouver

Last updated on

Monday, August 12th, 2024

Experience type:

Virtual Field Trip

Program Description

Subtopic: Migration Journeys (45-60 minutes, $145)

Play an immigration game through our Vancouver History Virtual Galleries. Explore the galleries and examine suitcases from immigrants while collecting points and money towards immigrating. This program focuses on who immigrates and why, the quality of life for new immigrants, and immigrants’ contributions to Vancouver from the 1900s to the 1950s.

Subtopic: A Seat at the Table (45-60 minutes, $145)

Discover Chinese immigrants’ stories from MOV’s A Seat at the Table exhibition. Reflect on the diversity of their experience in British Columbia, the challenges they faced, their resilience, and their pursuit of justice.*

*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)

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.

Trip Details

City:

Online

For Grades:

5, 6

Months Available:

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