Opens November 14 2026 - Refuge Canada Tent

Popup banner with Refuge Canada written out over a background of a dark and stormy sea.
The Refuge Canada Tent panels and kiosks are configured to fit in a small floor plan.

November 14 to January 3, 2027

Supported by the Birks Family Foundation.

Refuge Canada Tent raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of refugees in Canada. Drawing upon oral histories, archival images and interactives, this immersive exhibit serves as an introduction to the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges faced by refugees in Canada.

Until Everyone is Safe: The Right to Seek Safety Was Made For Times Like These

In honour of the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, Until Everyone is Safe is a special addition to Refuge Canada Tent developed in collaboration with the UNHCR. The additional panels explore the role Canada played in building the convention, and how, since then, Canada has ensured the promises made by the convention are kept.