The Puppet Storytellers: Weaving Tales Through Craft
Join Amai Campbell-Kamangirira and the First Nations House of Learning (Longhouse & Xwi7xwa Library) for storytime sessions in both hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and English! Then unleash your creativity and step into the world of storytelling through art with The Puppet Storytellers: Weaving Tales Through Craft. In this hands-on workshop, participants will craft their very own characters to bring stories to life. Whether it’s a whimsical creature or a heroic figure, your creations will have their own personalities and voices.
Once your puppets are complete, you’ll have the chance to stage a mini performance, weaving your newly crafted characters into exciting tales. This activity encourages imaginative play, teamwork, and creativity, and is perfect for individuals or groups of all ages who love storytelling and hands-on crafting.
Registration required:
- Morning Session – 11AM to 12:30PM – https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/calendar/vancouver/PuppetStorytellers1
- Afternoon Session – 1:30PM to 3PM – https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/calendar/vancouver/PuppetStorytellers2
Art, Culture, Music and More!
Kids Take Over UBC is back! Celebrate Family Day weekend on Sunday, February 16 from 10am-4pm with family-friendly fun across campus! From the Arts and Culture District to Lee Square Plaza and beyond, the campus is yours to explore! Join ubc inspired and ubc arts & culture, along with 20+ Campus partners for a range of interactive programming — from musical performances and storytelling, to art workshops, to tours through UBC’s world-class cultural amenities and more!
- Advance registration is now open for Musqueam, UBC students, staff, faculty, residents and alumni.
- General public registration opens January 23.
- Check out the full program and get your tickets at: kidstakeover.ubc.ca
EVENT DETAILS
- Sunday, February 16, 2025
- 10am-4pm
- UBC Vancouver Campus
- $7/child $15/adult for UBC faculty, staff, and students, UNA, Musqueam, UBC Alumni, members, $12/child $20/adult for general public
WHAT IS KIDS TAKE OVER UBC?
Kids Take Over UBC is an open-door arts and culture festival for families to enjoy UBC’s world-class assets and public spaces together while interacting with artists, musicians and more. The event features on-campus museums, cultural amenities, faculties, and student organizations coming together to offer family-friendly activities that showcase their unique talents, skills and interests. Hosted annually since 2018, this festival was inspired by Takeover Day, first launched in the UK to celebrate children and young people’s contributions to museums, galleries, arts organizations, archives, and heritage sites.
This year marks the 7th edition of Kids Take Over UBC. Families are invited to explore their way across campus through a variety of arts & culture activities for all ages, including storytelling, cultural craft and STEM workshops, guided tours, live performances, and much more. In addition, this year features a new outdoor zone at Lee Square, with live musical and dance performances on stage throughout the day.
Participating campus partners
• Alumni UBC – Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of Medicine
• Asian Library
• Beaty Biodiversity Museum
• Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
• Faculty of Chemistry
• Chung | Lind Gallery (UBC Libraries)
• First Nations House of Learning (Longhouse and Xwi7xwa)
• Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
• Museum of Anthropology
• Pacific Museum of Earth
• The Nest
• Thunderbird Marching Band
• UBC Art History & Visual Art
• UBC Botanical Garden – Nitobe Garden
• UBC Theatre and Film
• UBC Parking
• UBC Opera Ensemble, School of Music
• University Neighbourhoods Association