Last Chance! Refuge Canada Closes February 2nd

Refuge Canada is an exhibition that shows the tragic and hopeful experiences of refugees in Canada. Produced by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Refuge Canada will close at the Museum of Vancouver on February 2nd, 2024 it contains interactive elements such as soundscapes, first-person accounts and artefacts spanning from the post-WWII era to the present.

This important exhibition provides insight into the experience of refugees—from the homes they had to leave to their experiences of arriving in Canada. There are first person accounts, artifacts and interactive elements.

Through images, soundscapes, first person accounts and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins “no one wants to be a refugee, anyone could become a refugee.” Moving through major waves of arrival from Second World War era up to present day, Refuge Canada does not shy away from opportunities to portray the darker chapters of history. Hopeful stories of optimism and success are balanced by moving accounts of shattered lives, fear, and examples of Canada’s mixed record in welcoming refugees.

Crawl inside a UNHCR tent or find room in an inflatable boat similar to those used by refugees fleeing from Turkey to Greece. Look out a plane window as the shores of Canada approach and listen to refugees tell their stories throughout the exhibit. Refuge Canada will challenge and inspire as it brings visitors on a journey from darkness to hope, always calling into question preconceptions about what it means to be a refugee.

Refuge Canada does not shy away from opportunities to portray the darker chapters of history. Hopeful stories of optimism and success are balanced by accounts of shattered lives, fear, and Canada’s mixed record in welcoming refugees.

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Refuge Canada is a travelling exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.