Our Bones are Made of Salmon - Fraser River Discovery Centre
Our Bones are Made of Salmon
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per student
- British Columbia Location
- BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 75 (Mission)
- Age/Grade Level:
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Curriculum Connected:
- No
- Subjects:
- Social Studies, Science
- Topics:
- Water, Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge
Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Field trip (indoor), Field trip (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
- Format:
- In-person
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
Indigenous people have relied on salmon since the fish became abundant in the Fraser River about 5000-6000 years ago. This program explores the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River. Students get hands-on experience with fishing technology, learn about wind-drying salmon, and discover that salmon is in the hearts of Indigenous people living along the Fraser River today.
Grade: 4-7 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Watch and discuss a film, featuring two Indigenous Elders telling stories about how Salmon came to the Fraser River, and their connections to the Fraser River.
Explore authentic and replica tools to learn about Indigenous fishing techniques, and create a group presentation.
Learn about wind-drying salmon through the replica drying rack, and practice sharpening a kwetsetel (Indigenous slate knife).
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
Indigenous people have relied on salmon since the fish became abundant in the Fraser River about 5000-6000 years ago. This program explores the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River. Students get hands-on experience with fishing technology, learn about wind-drying salmon, and discover that salmon is in the hearts of Indigenous people living along the Fraser River today.
Grade: 4-7 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Watch and discuss a film, featuring two Indigenous Elders telling stories about how Salmon came to the Fraser River, and their connections to the Fraser River.
Explore authentic and replica tools to learn about Indigenous fishing techniques, and create a group presentation.
Learn about wind-drying salmon through the replica drying rack, and practice sharpening a kwetsetel (Indigenous slate knife).
More Info & How to Register
Visit our website for more information about education programs: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/education-programs-fraser-river-discovery-centre/
Pre-registration and payment is required at least three weeks in advance. Contact programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org for questions.
Last Updated: September 02, 2025