Host Refuge Canada
Now Travelling Across Canada
Credit: 1949, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. [D2013.1912.24]
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Refugees face fear, shattered lives and often dangerous voyages in search of refuge. Canada has provided that refuge for many. However, over the course of the twentieth century, Canada has had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. 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.
Highlights
- Refuge Canada will explore the themes of: life before, fear, displacement, refuge and life in Canada.
- Case studies from major waves of refugees coming to Canada will be featured including German Jewish, Hungarian, Southeast Asian, Tamil and Rwandan refugees among others.
- Challenges a range of myths and stereotypes about refugees
- Multimedia including digital interactives and a UNHCR refugee tent immersive setting
- Flexible design includes two to three adaptable layout options, 1300 to 1500 ft²
Refuge Canada Exhibition Offer and Specifications
Download this pdf for exhibition description and specifications
Contact
Sara England, Exhibitions Coordinator, by email sengland@pier21.ca or by phone 902-425-7770 ext. 280 for more information or to book today.
Schedule
| Venue | Date |
| Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | March 10 - November 11, 2018 |
| Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Peel, ON |
May 31 - September 13, 2019 |
| Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre Medicine Hat, AB |
September 28 - December 7, 2019 |
| Nanaimo Museum Nanaimo, BC |
January 25 - September 7, 2020 |
| The City of Lethbridge for The Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives |
Sept 26, 2020 to Jan 10, 2021 |
| PumpHouse Museum Kingston |
April-November 2021 |
| WDM Saskatoon Saskatoon |
February 2022 to May 2022 |
| WDM North Battleford North Battleford |
June 2022 to August 2022 |
| Simcoe Museum Minesing |
October 2022 to January 2023 |
| Lennox and Addington Museum and Archives Napanee |
January 2023 to April 2023 |
| Resurgo Place Moncton |
May 2023 to August 2023 |
| The Museum of Vancouver Vancouver |
October 2023 to February 2024 |
| The Exploration Place Prince George |
February to May 2024 |
Museums Assistance Program
MAP provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for the cost of borrowing travelling exhibitions. Find out more.
