Sarah Lim is pictured at centre holding the microphone.

June is a vibrant month with a wide array of celebrations and festivities across the province including National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, Dragon Boat Festival, and over in my hometown in Prince Rupert, the beloved Seafest Parade.

As someone born and raised on Ts’msyen territory, I was exposed to Indigenous worldviews and cultures at a young age that were different than those of my Chinese immigrant parents. This is one of the many reasons I was drawn to the mission of the BC Historical Federation and its commitment to public history.

To have the opportunity to uplift the often sidelined or hidden histories of a vast range of communities is a real honour; however, this is not without challenges. Stories of residential school denialism and the harm this causes survivors, their families, and their communities continue to emerge. While moments like these can be quite alarming and discouraging, they serve as a reminder that we must all continue to be vigilant, to learn, and to bring others along on the complex and challenging journey towards truth, healing, and acts of reconciliation.

As we begin a new year at BCHF, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Rosa Flinton-Brown for her leadership as BCHF President from 2022-2025, and who continues to do integral work as Treasurer. A special welcome to our new directors who have joined the 2025-26 board: Lorne Hammond, Chloe Heuchert, and Chad Soon.

I look forward to connecting with you over the next few years and to the work that lies ahead of us. Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello!

Warm regards,

Sarah Ling
BCHF President