Events
MONOVA is committed to creating interactive and engaging experiences with thought-provoking speakers and events that spark discussions and get to the heart of important issues.
IN THE SHIPYARDS
The Shipyard Pals Theatrical Walking Tours
Join us this summer for free walking tours with our costumed, theatrical players. Enjoy The Shipyards and learn about its place in World War II history as a major shipbuilding yard. Stories, songs and learning all rolled into one!
Wednesdays and Sundays from June 4 to September 27, 2023
Tours start at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Starting Location: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver (115 West Esplanade)
FREE, no advanced booking is required.
For details regarding private group bookings over 10 people, please reach out to programs@monova.ca for details.
Generously supported by the City of North Vancouver and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, proudly representing the Port of Vancouver.
AT THE MUSEUM
Connections Speaker Series: Held by the Land with Leigh Joseph
Discover the Coast Salish traditions of using native plants as medicine and food in this Connections Speaker Series event with author and ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph, Styawatan, Squamish Nation member and mother of two. Her first book, Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness, is part narrative, part field guide and recipe book that draws on her lived experience as an Indigenous woman, her training in Western Science, and her cultural journey toward identity.
Supported by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, proudly representing the Port of Vancouver
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Audience: All Ages
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00 pm
$30 Regular; $25 Annual Passholders; Free for Indigenous Guests.
AT THE MUSEUM
Nerd Nite North Van: Plants & Pints
Join us at the Museum of North Vancouver (115 West Esplanade) on September 28th for a special gardening themed Nerd Nite. Tickets include admission to the Museum’s Permanent and Feature Galleries, along with some entertainingly nerdy presentations.
Presentations run from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. The night includes 3 unique speakers, a short intermission, as well as a chance to win some trivia prizes.
Come early, between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm to grab a drink, socialize, and visit the museum’s galleries.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Audience: 19+
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
Pay what you can (suggested $20), includes access to the Museum galleries
AT THE MUSEUM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Join us all day at MONOVA to engage and learn through hands-on activities designed to inspire reflection and meaningful dialogue for guests of all ages. The day includes: a gallery scavenger hunt highlighting Coast Salish history and culture; Painting Rocks for Reconciliation (from 2pm – 4pm); beading orange shirts; a selection of games to support learning about the impacts of policies such as the Indian Act on Indigenous peoples, Indigenous rights, and Reconciliation in Canada; the Second Annual Community Voices for Reconciliation activity and display; the showing of films and images about Reconciliation and Coast Salish history on the North Shore; a reading nook with literature about Coast Salish history and reconciliation; bannock and tea; colouring activities, and more.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Audience: All Ages
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free admission on September 30; donations to support programs and exhibits are welcome.
Funded by the Government of Canada.
Supported by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, proudly representing the Port of Vancouver.
AT THE ARCHIVES
Voices of Diversity: North Vancouver’s Newcomers
Voices of Diversity: North Vancouver’s Newcomers tells the stories of seven newcomers to North Vancouver through photography and video.
The exhibit explores themes such as belonging, food culture, sense of place, public art, photography, youth culture, and architecture from a newcomer’s perspective.
Until August 31, 2023
MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver (3203 Institute Road)
Viewable by appointment
The New Voices Volunteer Program is generously supported by the Kitty Heller Memorial Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation, Deux Mille Foundation and Lohn Foundation.
AT THE MUSEUM
RIDING WITH CHANGE: HISTORY PERFORMED!
This 20 minute one-person show, Riding with Change, is ideal for groups of youth and adults who would enjoy a theatrical program.
Through this exciting and thoughtful show, explore MONOVA’s centrepiece installation, Streetcar #153. Hear from the riders, and learn about the pivotal role the streetcar played on the North Shore.
After the play, the actor-interpreter will engage in post-show dialogue and share some archival images. Duration: 30 mins (20 min performance with a 10 min post-show dialogue).
Available: Group Booking (minimum 10 people per group; age 10+)
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#NORTHVANSTORIES LIVING HISTORY
We invite you to take a moment to listen and experience the power of personal storytelling. Join in the laughter and open your heart to the sorrow, because we are learning that we are all in this together.
#NorthVanStories Living History video series is a part of Mayor Linda Buchanan’s Healthiest Small City Social Resiliency Collective.
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Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt
Get outside and explore North Vancouver with our Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt!
Use the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone to start exploring The Shipyards in North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale district. A great activity for youth and families.
Curious to learn more? All you need to do is download (click on logo below) the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone and look for the “Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt” in the Lower Lonsdale area. Read More
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Geocache Adventure of Shaketown
MONOVA is proud to present the GeoCache Adventure of Shaketown, a digital spin on the BC Culture Days walking tour we’ve done in previous years.
This self-guided tour begins and ends at the Archives of North Vancouver (3203 Institute Road) and will take you past several historical buildings and sculptures with skill-testing questions at each location.
Curious to learn more? All you need to do is download (click on logo below) the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone and look for the “Shaketown” in the Lynn Valley area.
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