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The British Columbia Historical Federation has provided a collective voice for its member societies since 1922.
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Winter issue of BC History devoted to workers and unions
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The Winter 2023 edition of British Columbia History, which is
on its way to subscribers now, is guest-edited by BCHF director-at-large Ron Verzuh and
presents history from the workplace trenches. Verzuh also contributed “Challenging the Male Breadwinner Tradition: Making history in the
workplace.” |
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Front Words with Mark Forsythe
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This excerpt from the forthcoming issue of British Columbia History looks at the unveiling of a plaque to Darshan Singh Sangha, union organizer and human rights activist; the Centennial Legacy Fund at work; a painted map by Haisla artist Lyle Wilson; a mural dedicated to the Flying Seven; the opening of Old Town, New Approach at the Royal BC Museum; and a fundraiser for Edelweiss Village.
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VIDEO: Upper Similkameen history, culture, and heritage
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Dawn Johnson, an Elder from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, spoke to the BCHF conference in Princeton about okra, pictographs, the Ashnola peoples and society, first contact with newcomers, Fort Okanogan, ranching, pack trains, Band activities today, and language.
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VIDEO: Printer’s Devils
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In his presentation to the BCHF conference, Ron Verzuh tells the story of the Trail Creek News/Trail News and how it influenced its readers as Trail grew into a small smelter city and prospered. Based on his book Printer’s Devils, a social history that traces how Trailites responded in times of economic crisis, war and life-threatening disease from 1895 to 1925. |
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The BCHF has a new website!
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If you’ve been to our website lately, you’ll notice we’ve made a few changes. If you haven’t, check out our new streamlined look! You can become a member, search for member organizations, subscribe to British Columbia History magazine, follow our blog, make a donation, watch our videos, and more. |
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Heritage Abbotsford Society earns Canada Trust award
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The Heritage Abbotsford Society has received an award from the National
Trust for its efforts to save and restore Turner House (pictured). Built circa
1875, the small board and batten cottage served as farmhouse and family
home to Royal Engineer George Turner, who surveyed roads in the Fraser
Valley. |
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Nelson Museum names Jennifer Dunkerson executive director
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Jennifer Dunkerson (pictured) is the new boss at the Nelson Museum. She was previously in management at the Revelstoke Railway Museum and
Columbia Basin Trust and has been a planner with Heritage BC. |
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Cookies from the Archives continues in Smithers
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For the fourth year running, a bakery in Smithers is making cookies
using old recipe books from the Bulkley Valley Museum. This time the
proceeds are going to the Telkwa Museum and Widzin Kwah Canyon House
Museum. |
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Doukhobor Discovery Centre seeks 25% funding increase
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The Doukhobor Discovery Centre says it needs more cash from the City of Castlegar to support its operations due to increases in the minimum wage and utility rates. |
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VIDEO: From “Killer” to “Orca”: A West Coast Story
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Dr. Jason Colby of the University of Victoria gives an entertaining
presentation to the Vancouver Historical Society on how “killer
whales” of sensationalized news stories became the beloved orcas of the
West Coast and Salish Sea. |
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Are you a member society with news to share in The Buzz? Send it to greg@bchistory.ca |
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Doukhobor apology postponed
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Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children at New Denver in the 1950s. (Royal BC Museum and Archives C-01739) |
The provincial government has postponed an apology to Doukhobors removed from their homes as children and sent to residential school. The
apology was expected last month but has been delayed until the new year.
It’s been 24 years since an ombudsperson’s report recommended an
apology and compensation.
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East Kootenay author releases two history books at once
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Keith Powell (pictured) has simultaneously launched Abandoned Kootenays and Koocanusa Burning. The former is a photo collection while the latter is an historical novel. |
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South Slocan schoolhouse demolition begins
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A 93-year-old former elementary school in South Slocan will soon only be a memory, a victim of a small community unable to afford its upkeep.
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Trail ghost sign reappears
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The removal of an awning from a building in downtown Trail revealed a
hand-painted sign for a travel agency probably from the 1970s. |
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Doug Boersema, president of the Telkwa Museum Society, has
died at 79. “He was incredibly passionate and
knowledgeable about local history in Telkwa and the Bulkley Valley at
large,” says Bulkley Valley Museum curator Kira Westby. |
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The BCHF offers a number of advertising opportunities in our e-newsletter, which is distributed to our entire membership monthly. Advertisements are jpeg images sized to 600 px wide for electronic distribution. To submit an ad, contact Greg Nesteroff: greg@bchistory.ca
Members enjoy discounted advertising rates. Choose 12 months for the best deal:
1-3 months = $100 each ($100-$300 annually)
4 months = $90 each ($360 annually)
6 months = $80 each ($480 annually)
8 months = $70 each ($560 annually)
12 months = $50 each ($600 annually)
Rates for non-members are as follows:
1-3 months = $150 each ($150-$450 annually)
4 months = $140 each ($560 annually)
6 months = $130 each ($780 annually)
8 months = $120 each ($960 annually)
12 months = $100 each ($1,200 annually)
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