Indigenous Technology: Spindle Whorls – Past Program
Explore the spindle whorl as an important Indigenous tool and technology practised by First Nations' peoples in what is now known as British Columbia. While sharing and discussing the spindle whorl and weaving techniques, RBCM's Indigenous Learning Program Developer will highlight three to four weaving techniques practiced by BC First Nations’ artists with visual support…
J’aime les mots 2024
By Jenny Arnold
Cet album a été créé pour l’événement J’aime les mots, qui se déroulera du 27 septembre au 25 octobre 2024 dans le cadre du volet scolaire des Journées de la culture. Tirées des Archives de la Colombie-Britannique, ces photos sont dans le domaine public. Elles peuvent donc être copiées et utilisées librement pour la création…
Home and Community – Past Program
British Colombia is home to people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. From farms to cities, people have adapted and developed communities to best fit their needs and wants. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior, community-group…
First Nations Studies support Materials
By Tom Morley
The resources curated here are intended to support teachers and students who are taking part in the First Nations 10>12 classes. This curation needs to be used in the understanding that the materials have been collected and curated by a settler society and discussions of cultural appropriation, ownership, and own voices are essential to an…
J’aime les mots 2023
By Jenny Arnold
Cet album a été créé pour l’événement J’aime les mots, qui se déroulera du 29 septembre au 27 octobre 2023, dans le cadre du volet scolaire des Journées de la culture. Les photographies ont été prises dans les expositions et les collections du Royal BC Museum. Le thème de cette année est la taxidermie. Certains…
Think Like an Archaeologist – Past Program
Archaeologists use historical thinking and scientific methods to understand the past. This virtual, interactive learning program with a museum educator explores how archaeologists think and work in the field using images, videos and objects from the Royal BC Museum. Together we’ll explore what archaeology can teach us by practicing the inquiry, analyzing and communication skills…
Natural History of BC – Past Program
BC is vast, and the diversity of plants and animals that live in this part of the world is equally vast. This 30-minute tour of the natural history gallery at the Royal BC Museum will travel back in time to meet woolly mammoths and leap forward to examine how our landscapes will shift as a…
Orcas – Past Program
Learn more about the culture and behaviour of orcas with author Mark Leiren-Young in a Q&A style presentation. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior, community-group or post-secondary audiences. Visit our website for more information. These Playlists include additional…