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.
Supported by the Birks Family Foundation.
Components
6 fabric covered walls; 2 pop-up banners, 8 interactive reader rails.
Required Exhibition Space
330 square feet.
Languages
Bilingual (English and French).
Loan Fee
One-way transportation, no rental fee.
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Information Sheet
Contact
Sara England, Curator, Temporary and Travelling Exhibitions
sengland@pier21.ca
902-425-7770 ext. 280
Schedule
All exhibitions are presented in both languages.
| Venue | Date | Primary Language |
|---|---|---|
| Carrefour Communautaire Beausoleil Miramichi, NB | February – March 2026 | French-first |
| Mgr. W.J. Conway Public Library Edmundston, NB | December 2025 – January 2026 | French-first |
| Dr. Walter Chestnut Public Library Hartland, NB | October – November 2025 | French-first |
| Tipple Park Museum Evansburg, AB | September – October 2025 | English-first |
| Bibliothèque Blanche-Lamontagne Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC | May – July 2025 | French-first |
| Historic Stewart Farm Surrey, BC | April – June 2025 | English-first |
| Dieppe Arts Centre Dieppe, NB | March – May 2025 | French-first |
Past English-first exhibition dates
Please check the French-first schedule for more past exhibition dates.
| Venue | Date |
|---|---|
| Calgary Central Library Calgary, AB | February – March 2025 |
| Medicine Hat Public Library Medicine Hat, AB | December 2024 – January 2025 |
| Ukrainian Museum of Canada Saskatoon, SK | September – November 2024 |
| Holy Cross School Calgary, AB | June – August 2024 |
| Galloway Station Museum Edson, AB | April – May 2024 |
| The King’s University Edmonton, AB | February – March 2024 |
| North Battleford Library North Battleford, SK | December 2023 – January 2024 |
| New Iceland Museum Gimli, MB | October – November 2023 |
| Grey Roots Museum and Archives Owen Sound, ON | July – September 2023 |
| Collingwood Museum Collingwood, ON | April – June 2023 |
| Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON | March 2023 |
| Malton Community Centre Mississauga, ON | February – March 2023 |
| CN Tower Toronto, ON | December 2022 – January 2023 |
| JIAS Toronto, Holy Blossom Temple Toronto, ON | October – November 2022 |
| Colchester Museum Truro, NS | July – September 2022 |
| Yarmouth County Museum Yarmouth, NS | April – June 2022 |
| Glace Bay Library Glace Bay, NS | March – April 2022 |
| James McConnell Memorial Library Sydney, NS | February – March 2022 |
| Halifax Central Library Halifax, NS | December 2021 – January 2022 |
| North Memorial Public Library Halifax, NS | October – November 2021 |
| Harbourfront Museum Yarmouth, NS | June – October 2021 |
| Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Halifax, NS | February – June 2021 |
Museums Assistance Program
MAP provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for the cost of borrowing travelling exhibitions. Find out more.