1. Museum of Vancouver (ACAM)

Organization Information

Organization Name

Museum of Vancouver

VISION

To inspire a socially connected, civically engaged city.

MISSION

To achieve a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences.

Guiding Principles + Values

As a civic organization we are committed to deepening our collective understanding of the City through our common stories, objects and experiences. MOV conceptualizes this through our engagement priorities, which have been focus into 4 broad areas that we have deemed our pillars. These include:

• Redress and Decolonization
• Immigration and Diversity
• Environment and Sustainability
• Urban and Contemporary Issues

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Denise Fong
• Email: [[1]]
• Phone: -
• Address: 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
• Website: https://museumofvancouver.ca/

Preferred Method of Contact

• Best method(s) to contact: Email, (Hong Kong time zone)
• Best day(s) to contact: Appointment based
• Best time(s) to contact: Mornings, Afternoons

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• Email, Zoom

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

The A Seat at the Table exhibit is a collaborative effort between the Museum of Vancouver and the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of BC. Its sister exhibit is located at Vancouver Chinatown’s Hon Hsing Building – 27E Pender St. This exhibit explores the historical and contemporary narratives on Chinese Canadians in British Columbia. As a travelling exhibit, the exhibit is set to move from places to places, scheduled to be at a fixed place for 3-5 months max per location and at all seasons. Students will be involved in proposing programming ideas that can be implemented which will connect the backyard garden exhibit to the local Chinese Canadian food system at the locations of Victoria, Kamloops, or Nanaimo. Ideas could be used for any season or be season specific.

Main Project Activities and Deliverable(s)

• Research information on A Seat at the Table exhibit and the context of Chinese Canadian food production/consumption in the chosen location (Victoria, Nanaimo, or Kamloops)
• Liaising with Denise Fong and Henry Yu, co-curators of the A Seat at the Table exhibit during the course of the proposal submission
• Research at least one programming idea that could be implemented for A Seat at the Table exhibit, keeping in mind the mobility of the exhibit

Will the project work for the students be online, in person, or a combination?

• TBA

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

• Strong creativity and interest in museum work
• Knowledge around Chinese Canadian history in BC, or willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

• No

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

• No

Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

• Depending on individual / group performances throughout the project, students might be offered a paid internship position to work with UBC’s INSTRCC organization on community engagement programs, including possible internships with various local organizations.

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

• A Seat at the Table exhibit: https://museumofvancouver.ca/a-seat-at-the-table
• https://instrcc.ubc.ca/initiatives/projects/a-seat-at-the-table-exhibition/

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

• In-person orientation 22nd September @ MOV 1pm- 4pm