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The British Columbia Historical Federation has provided a collective voice for its member societies since 1922.
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Save the date for the BCHF’s Spring Gathering
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On May 4, the BCHF will host a one-day gathering at the University of the Fraser Valley's Chilliwack campus. The event features the BCHF annual general meeting, a keynote
presentation, a guided cultural bus tour of Stó:lō territory, and the
annual awards evening.
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BCHF award nominations sought
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Has
an organization or person you know made a difference in the history and
heritage field? Are you starting a project relating to the history of BC? Do you know of a project undertaken by a heritage
organization that has had major impact in the community? The deadline
for many of our funds, awards and scholarships is March 1. |
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From Boat Person to Rainbow Activist
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In an excerpt from the Winter 2023-24 edition of British Columbia History, Eric Damer chats with Raymond Liens (pictured) about his life work as an activist organizing workers to secure their rights, regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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VIDEO: Bill Miner and BC’s Gilded Age
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Over 120 years after Bill Miner came to the Similkameen, he is still probably Canada’s best known desperado. In this presentation to the BCHF conference in Princeton last year, Greg Dickson recounts how Miner made his living rustling cattle, smuggling Chinese immigrants and opium, and robbing trains.
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VIDEO: Lessons Learned from Four Years in the Basement
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The Princeton Museum began a full collection inventory and catalog process in 2020 after several prior attempts failed. The presentation to the BCHF conference last year by Todd Davidson provides some insights into what the museum has learned through this process.
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Maple Ridge Historical Society seeking board members
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The Maple Ridge Historical Society says due to unfortunate
circumstances, it now finds itself at the absolute minimum number of
board members needed to exist as a society. |
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A look at a quintessential Chinese-Canadian family
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The Union Laundry on Union Street near Gore in Vancouver, probably in the early 1960s. (Courtesy Elwin Xie) |
BCHF board member Elwin Xie will be this month’s presenter to the Vancouver Historical Society. Xie grew up in his parents’ home and business, the Union Laundry. He speaks Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Vancouver and on YouTube. |
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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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Métis Nation BC new operator at Point Ellis House
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The
Métis Nation BC has won the contract to operate Victoria’s historic
Point Ellice House. The Vancouver Island Local History Society stepped
away from managing the site in March 2023, citing insufficient
government funding.
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Hidden Black histories of the Lower Mainland
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Stories regarding black farmers, settlers, and pioneers in BC tend not
to get told because they didn’t write the history books. Can we find and retell their
stories? Join a speaker series to learn about hidden Black histories of
the Lower Mainland, presented by Shayla Bird (pictured) and Carl Beach. |
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Ktunaxa Nation launches book on language, culture, and history
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The Ktunaxa Nation has launched a book containing stories of the Nation’s people, culture, language and history. The title, q̓apkiǂ, means “to tell someone everything.” The book contains photos from Ktunaxa communities in both Canada and the US. |
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Cranbrook heritage building demolished after fire
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Demolition of the former Knights Hall in Cranbrook (pictured above in 2012) has been completed after the historic building was deemed unsafe after a fire on Dec. 19. The hall was the former nurses residence for the St. Eugene Hospital and was an apartment building until a previous fire in 2022.
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Royal BC Museum wants to hear from you
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The Royal BC Museum is seeking your input to create a reimagined museum that reflects all people in the province. They say they want to learn how the museum can best embrace diversity, connect people, foster a sense of community, and provide positive experiences for all.
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BCMA presents Work From Home & Remote Positions
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On Jan. 24, join Tammy Bradford for a webinar on the ins and outs
of embracing work from home and hybrid positions in your workplace.
Tammy will discuss the Creston Museum’s process of creating hybrid
positions and the benefits of work from home positions for
both employers and employees. |
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Ts'ake ze' K'ilisët Violet Gellenbeck
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K'ilisët Violet Gellenbeck at the Walk to Witset feast, September 2018. Bulkley Valley Museum visual record collection P984 |
Witsuwit'en matriarch Ts'ake ze' K'ilisët Violet Gellenbeck died Jan. 4. The Bulkley Valley Museum notes she was an instrumental voice in guiding the development of the Shared Histories research project and book (which won the BCHF historical writing prize), and the Alhk’ikh Ts’ëdilh (Walking Together) exhibition.
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Al Donnelly
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Al Donnelly with Boundary Historical Society president Joan Heart and vice-president Cher Wyers at an historic cabin near Greenwood.
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Al Donnelly, who died Jan. 1, was an
essential part of the Boundary Historical Society: a prolific writer, past
president and always a supporter. In 2021, the BCHF recognized him for his work documenting the Boundary and maintaining the society’s cabin at Jewel Lake, seen above.
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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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British Columbia Historical Federation
Box 448, Fort Langley, BC, V1M 247 • info@bchistory.ca The BCHF Secretariat is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish speaking Peoples. The BCHF is on Facebook. Join the conversation.  |
