BC Field Trips

TAIKEN Field Trip

Offered by
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
Last updated on
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

'Taiken' is Japanese for 'personal experience'. Explore over 100 years of Japanese Canadian history and culture. Learn from community members and elders, engage with our collections and museum exhibits, and participate in fun hands-on activities in Japanese arts and culture such as Karate, Calligraphy, and Origami. Contact the education coordinator about availability. Tours run mornings or afternoons for 120 mins. Please book at least 3 weeks in advance.

Big Ideas
  • The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.
  • Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.
  • Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.
  • Disparities in power alter the balance of relationships between individuals and between societies.
    • Trip Details
    City: 
    Burnaby
    For Grades: 
    4, 5, 6, 9
    Months Available: 
    January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Days Offered: 
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    Times Offered: 
    10:00 am, 12:30 pm
    Duration: 
    Half Day minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    60
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Scouts
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Cost Per Student: 
    $9.00
    Cost Per Adult: 
    $0.00
    Fee Notes: 

    Cost is $9.00 +tax ($9.45) per student. Guest Speaker Add-On is $150/hr. Cost is $12.00 +tax ($12.60) per Bento. 

    Additional Notes

    The maximum number of students depends on facility & staff availability on the trip day. 120 minutes duration.

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