FrIday, June 20, 2025
Repatriation Monologues: A Discussion on The Work of Repair
Presented in conjunction with The Work of Repair: Redress & Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver, this panel brings together voices reflecting on the complex, often deeply personal work of repatriation.
Moderated by Aaron LaMaskin, the conversation will focus on the Museum of Vancouver’s recent collaboration with the Tŝilhqot’in National Government to return over 60 ancestral belongings—the Nation’s first repatriation from the Museum, completed in 2024.
Through individual reflections and shared dialogue, the panel will explore the emotional and cultural impact of repatriation, the challenges of institutional change, and the ongoing responsibilities museums face in redressing colonial harm.
Repatriation Monologues invites attendees to consider what meaningful repair looks like—and how museums can support Indigenous sovereignty, cultural resurgence, and the return of stories to where they belong.
Please arrive early with your event ticket to view the exhibition.
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Tickets:
$20 General Admission (plus fees and taxes)
Free RSVP Indigenous People
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Indigenous Peoples Day: Paddle Carving with Jody Sparrow
Join us in honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special drop-in paddle carving demonstration and discussion led by Jody Sparrow, a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) born and raised Coast Salish artist, known for his work as a jeweller and carver.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. June 21 marks the summer solstice—a day that holds cultural significance for many Indigenous communities and has long been a time to gather in celebration.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Tickets: FREE in the MOV lobby (Admission not required)
tuesday, July 1, 2025
Canada Day Scavenger Hunt at the Museum
Oh, Canada… Let the Hunt Begin!
This Canada Day, bring your curious spirit to the Museum of Vancouver for a scavenger hunt full of fun, facts, and Canadian surprises!
Search high and low through our History Galleries, crack clever clues, and uncover stories that celebrate the many layers of this place we call home. Everyone who participates in the hunt will receive a small prize—and be entered to win one of our grand prizes from Purdys Chocolatier!
Date: July 1, 2025
Time: All day! (the MOV is open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Canada Day)
Tickets: Included with Admission to the Museum of Vancouver. All ages welcome!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Ink from Elsewhere: Natural Dyes from Invasive Plants
This hands-on workshop explores alternative ink-making using invasive plants found across the Lower Mainland. Participants will work with Periwinkle, Flatweed, European Mountain Ash and Horse Chestnut—plants that have taken root far from their origins—and learn to derive colour through boiling, soaking and chemical shifts.
While creating a palette that ranges from browns to yellows, greens, blues and black, the group will learn about the ecologies and colonial histories of these species. The workshop includes experimentation with pH modifiers and preservation techniques to extend the lifespan of the inks.
Each participant will take home three small containers of ink, selecting either by plant species or favourite colours. All materials are provided. While spills are unlikely, please wear clothing that can be stained. Bringing a personal sketchbook is encouraged for testing and note-taking.
No experience necessary. Snacks provided. Space is limited—early registration is recommended. Visitors are welcome to explore the galleries before or after the session.
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Tickets:
$30 General Admission
$25 MOV Members, Students, Seniors
$20 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)