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  • Featured exhibit: Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist

    Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site
    Cost: Regular admission fees apply. *Free admission for youth 17 and under

    Fort Langley National Historic Site is proud to present Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist, a powerful touring exhibition created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver, opening Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

    This exhibit explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899–1981)—longshoreman, actor, musician, lecturer, poet, activist, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

    Born Geswanouth Slahoot and raised on the Burrard Indian Reserve #3, Chief Dan George was the son of hereditary chief George Sla-holt. He spent much of his early life working as a longshoreman and logger before rising to international fame in the 1960s and 70s as an actor, musician, and public speaker. Dan George appeared in many television, movie and stage productions in which he worked to promote a better understanding of First Nations people.

    Chief Dan George’s words and actions still resonate strongly today. This exhibition connects the past to the present, telling the history of Chief Dan George and Indigenous rights. Through his story, visitors will also gain insight into key moments in the First Nations rights movement in British Columbia and across Canada.

    We invite visitors to walk with us and discover a path and, maybe, a plan of action.

    Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist officially opens on the second floor of the Big House on May 28, 2025, and runs until January 31, 2026. Entry is included in general admission.

    Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist is a travelling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver.

  • Family Day 2026

    Culture and entertainment
    Group of people in historical clothing sitting around a campfire roasting food on sticks in a backyard setting.
    Time: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
    Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site
    Cost: Regular admission fees apply. Free admission for youth 17 and under

    Gather the people you love and spend Family Day together at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Food has long brought families and communities together, and this special event invites visitors to explore the stories, cultures, and traditions shared through meals.

    Enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and storytelling centred on food and family. Young explorers can join a kid-friendly scavenger hunt, with a prize for a mission well accomplished. Warm up with cranberry Bannock cooked over an open fire, discover what historic mealtimes were like, and take part in guided plant walks highlighting Indigenous food and medicinal plants.

    Meet local community partners, including Derby Reach Brae Island Parks Association and Metro Vancouver Parks, who will be sharing their knowledge, programs, and stories throughout the day.

    Come hungry for knowledge, stories, and a meaningful Family Day experience. Don’t miss this day of family-friendly activities and discoveries at Fort Langley National Historic Site.

    Admission and Parking

    • Free admission for youth (ages 17 and under)
    • Four hours of FREE parking for visitors

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