Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw: Our People, Our Places Kit

Offered by

MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

Last updated on

Monday, July 13th, 2026

Experience type:

Outreach Boxes

Program Description

Students explore and analyse archival photographs featuring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) people and places chosen from exhibits presented at MONOVA (Museum & Archives of North Vancouver). These were shared projects of MONOVA and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) or individual members. The Squamish Elders and Language Authority chose many photos that represent local landscapes, the community and individuals, and contributed to exhibit research.

Your students will:

Recognize that the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is an active community today on the North Shore.
Discover aspects of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) history and culture through photos.
View primary source evidence and develop photo analysis skills.

Big Ideas

Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.

Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.

Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.

Trip Details

City:

North Vancouver

For Grades:

3, 4, 5

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Tuesday

Times Offered:

Outreach Kit/Online Resource

Duration:

Outreach Kit/Online Resource minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

See Additional Notes.

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts

Packages Provided:

No Packages Provided

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

Classroom Education Kits are free to borrow, thanks to our sponsors, however a $30 fee will apply for kits that are damaged or returned late.

Additional Notes

There is no limit to how many classes you can introduce to this kit, however the maximum rental period is 2 weeks.

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