Virtual Coast Salish Wool Weaving

Offered by

MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

Last updated on

Monday, July 13th, 2026

Experience type:

Virtual Field Trip

Program Description

Discover Coast Salish weaving and history through this hands-on activity, led by one of two Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson or Tsawaysia Spukwus. Each delivers a uniquely personal program, sharing elements of the history and culture of Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh U̓xwumixw, and teachings around weaving. Students will complete a simple, take-home weaving project in this 45-minute virtual session, which requires the pick-up of materials at MONOVA prior to the program date.

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Trip Details

City:

North Vancouver

For Grades:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Monday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, Outside of School Hours

Duration:

60 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

This workshop is booked for 60 minutes to allow for any technology issues, but content is 45 minutes. The price includes one weaving kit per student (to be picked up at MONOVA prior to the program) and two spare kits. GST included.

Additional Notes

Younger students may benefit from having extra parent volunteers or older students in the classroom to help with the weaving.

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