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Refugees face shattered lives and often make dangerous voyages in search of refuge. In the 20th century, Canada had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Today, an estimated 65.6 million people are forced to flee their homes because of fear and violence.
In the time it took you to read this, another 20 people were forced from their homes.
Refuge Canada provides the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges faced by refugees in Canada. The exhibition also shares stories of success and contributions made by people who came to Canada as refugees.
Drawing upon oral histories, archival images, artifacts, and interactives, Refuge Canada shares the stories of refugees in an evocative and engaging way. The exhibition aims to create a setting for visitors to make a personal connection to the feelings of pain, danger and hope experienced by refugees, and to be inspired and informed on refugee issues in Canada today.
Notice: Portions of this exhibition contain graphic images of violence.
March 2, 2024
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society, and The Exploration Place, in partnership with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, are thrilled to bring you a new exhibit that will be coming to Prince George in early June: Spirit Bear and Children Make History.
Starting early June, children, youth, and adults can experience this multi-media and interactive exhibit featuring hand-crafted puppets and sets from Spirit Bear’s four stop-motion animation films by the award-winning Indigenous studio Spotted Fawn Productions. Visitors will learn how Spirit Bear and the children stand up for equity for First Nations children, how to learn from the past, and how we can all work together to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Please stay tuned for more details in the near future. We can bearly wait!
Opening early June, 2024
Official exhibit opening: June 21, 2024
To learn more about Spirit Bear, please see the following resources:
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society - Spirit Bear
Spirit Bear TV, where you can watch all the Spirit Bear films for free
Spirit Bear music video
George Phillips was a key figure in the history of the Exploration Place Museum + Science Centre. His arrival as Executive Director in 1992 heralded the beginning of our transformation from a small, local history museum to the world-class, multidisciplinary organization we are today.
He believed passionately that the future of collecting institutions depended on their relevance to their communities; a relevance that was built one-on-one, beginning as early as possible. He often said words to the effect that someone doesn't just wake up at 18 years old and decide to be an engineer; that an affinity for the arts and the sciences grows over a lifetime of experiences. Museums are one place where those experiences can originate. Dedicating our temporary exhibit space to George is both to honour his memory and the impact he had on this Museum, as well as to imbed that philosophy of discovery and inspiration in the culture of our organization.
The George Phillips Exhibit Gallery will play host to traveling and in house exhibits, embracing a vast array of topics. It is a perfect legacy for a man who brought the world to our community by inviting us to look closely at our history while dreaming about our collective future.