School Programs
Elementary School Programs
MOA welcomes teachers to book their classes for onsite favorites such as The Pole Walk, Cedar: The Roots Speak, The Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch and Archaeology of the Lower Fraser River. For program dates and times, please see below.
To request a booking, please click here: http://moa.ubc.ca/group-bookings/
Under Educational Websites educators can find The Spirit of Islam: Experiencing Islam through Calligraphy, Musqueam Weavers and The Respect to Bill Reid Pole virtual exhibits . Outreach Kits, My Ancestors Are Still Dancing Kit, Residential School Kit, and Nunavut Kit are available for rental throughout the school year.
Please contact 604.822.3825 or bookings@moa.ubc.ca for more information. Please contact 604.822.3825 or bookings@moa.ubc.ca for more information.
The Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch
Grades 3-5
Duration: 2 hours
Times: Tuesday and Friday 9:45 am & 12:15 pm
The Potlatch program introduces elementary students to the cultural significance of the potlatch to the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations in the past and the present. Through a combination of short films, narratives, and objects students will be exposed to the sights, sounds, and ceremony of the Kwakwaka'wakw potlatch and develop an overall understanding and respect of Kwakwaka'wakw traditions. Teacher's notes can be found on the Teacher resources page.
The Pole Walk
Grades 3-5
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Times: Tuesday to Friday 9:45 am & 12:15 pm
The Pole Walk explores a variety of monumental poles originating from BC First Nations. Students learn to identify crests and gain a deeper understanding of the significance of raising a pole today. A tour of the outdoor poles, houseposts, and the Haida House are included, so please ensure your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Teacher's notes can be found on the Teacher resources page.
Cedar: The Roots Speak
Grades 3-5
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Times: Tuesday to Friday 9:45 am & 12:15 pm
This program introduces students to a variety of Northwest Coast objects made from cedar. Through the use of MOA's touchable collection, students learn about tools, carving and weaving techniques. Emphasis is placed on the importance of cedar to First Nations peoples and how it continues to be used today. Teacher's notes can be found on the Teacher resources page.
Archaeology of the Lower Fraser River
Grades 4-7
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Times Wednesday 9:45 am &12:15 pm
Be an archaeologist for a day! Discover the rich, thousands-of-years-old history of the First Nations people in south western BC by learning about their tools and technologies. This behind-the-scenes program includes an introduction to authentic tools and artifacts discovered by archaeologists as well as a chance for students to make rope from cedar bark. Teacher's notes can be found on the Teacher resources page.
