Current travelling exhibits being held at the Cowichan Valley Museum
Teachers: catch these informative field trips only until December 15, 2023 The Chief Dan George Story for Grades 3-7 Explore the life and legacy of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Chief Dan George, including the significance of his acting career, activism and efforts to preserve local Indigenous traditions culture. Through images and activities, students come to know səlilwətaɬ …
Now until December 15, 2023 Actor and Activist The Cowichan Valley Museum is excited to present Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist, a traveling exhibit created by the Museum and Archives of North Vancouver. This fascinating exhibit explores the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899-1981) – leader, writer, performer, and advocate for …
Final few days! Catch it by September 15! Can you imagine someone taking your home, all of your possessions, and your freedom? In 1942, the Canadian government uprooted 21,460 Japanese Canadians from British Columbia’s coast. They boarded trains, bringing only what they could carry. Officials promised to protect the belongings they left behind. Instead, Japanese …