Animals and the Seasons

by Royal BC Museum (Canada)

British Columbia’s First Peoples have always appreciated the connection between animals and the seasons. Through observing animal behaviour during the changing seasons, they were able to determine the best times for hunting, fishing and the gathering of materials and medicines.

Join Leslie McGarry from the Kwakwaka’wakw – Kwagiulth First Nation at the Royal BC Museum and explore the cultural significance of animals and the seasons. Walk through the First Peoples gallery and discover the balance of living with nature, understanding the ways the earth changes, and the importance of our animals.

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $120.00

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

For optimum interactivity we suggest one group per booking (25 participants), maximum 2 groups (50 participants).

Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Sciences, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Offered Mondays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Royal BC Museum (Canada)

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About This Provider

Royal BC Museum (Canada)

Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

Can’t get here in person? No problem. If you have access to a computer with a camera, a wired high-speed internet connection, a large screen and sound, we can deliver a Digital Field Trip to you and your learners! Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. They are live, two-way, interactive virtual learning experiences. We can see and hear you, and you can see and hear us.

For available dates/times, book on our website (https://sales.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/default.aspx?tagid=7)

Contact:
RBCM Learning Department
dft@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
250-812-8013

Program Details

Format

Depending on participate needs, the format may change. However, the format usually falls under this structure:

1. Program begins with a welcome and introductions to Royal BC Museum, presenters, and an overview of program.
2. Leslie walks through the First Peoples gallery, stopping at exhibits to share stories and discuss the cultural significance of animals and the seasons.
3. Time is allowed for questions and answers throughout and at the end

Objectives

Learners/Participants will:

• Explore the skill and resourcefulness required by First Peoples to ensure adequate supplies through the Winter Months
• Discover the cultural protocols associated with hunting, gathering and harvesting
• Observe animals in Indigenous art and objects

Standards Alignment

State Standards

• Kindergarten – Grade 3 Social Studies
• Kindergarten – Grade 3 Science