Journeys Outreach Kit
Teachers can bring the history of Japanese Canadian Internment into their classroom through a Journeys resource kit, which includes novels, films, archival information and more. There are kits for both elementary and secondary levels.
Cost: $40 for three-week rental ($5 each additional week) plus damage deposit and travel expenses.
Taiken Field Trip
Students will visit the museum to examine the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII and participate in a fun Japanese cultural activity. Available Wednesdays and Thursday this program can be adapted to meet learning requirements and grade levels.
Cost per student: $6 plus gst
Optional Japanese lunch box cost: $6 plus gst
Japan Expo Field Trip
Local community members will share knowledge and experience as students learn about Japanese customs and culture. Students will participate in up to four wonderful hands-on activities and crafts as well as get a ‘taste’ of Japan. Activities will vary but may include a traditional tea ceremony, origami and kimono.
Available days: Oct 15th, 2009 and November 19th, 2009 (future dates to be announced).
Cost per student: $12 plus gst including lunch.
Oral History Resource Package (coming soon)
For all of the above programs please contact Raymond Nakamura at learning@nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000 (ex 110) for more information for to book.
Study Guides
Internment and Redress: The Story of Japanese Canadians
A Resource Guide for Teachers of the Intermediate Grades Social
Studies 5 and Social Responsibility
$18 + GST.
Internment and Redress: The Japanese Canadian Experience
A Resource Guide for Social Studies 11 Teachers
$15 + GST. Available from the Museum shop.
Volunteers Needed
The Museum is currently seeking volunteers to assist with education programs. One of the education programs in need of volunteers is the field trip Taiken. This program lets students experience the history of Japanese Canadian interment and redress through a film, gallery tour, speaker and cultural activity. Volunteers of all ages are needed who are interested in speaking to youth about the Japanese Canadian experience, especially with regards to Japanese Canadian internment during World War Two. Volunteers could be an interment survivor, family member of survivor, or a student of Canadian history. Also needed are volunteers to teach Japanese cultural activities including Origami and Japanese Calligraphy. Field trips usually take place on weekdays and volunteers can come in as often as they choose.
For more information or to become a volunteer contact Raymond Nakamura at:
604.777.7000 ext 110 or learning@nikkeiplace.org
