We’re at $535 of our $5k goal. Hoping to make it to $1k (the cost of exhibit install) by the end of the month. Please share! #cdnhist #bcHist @bcma.bsky.social

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a good day to reflect on the ways that colonization continues to impact Indigenous peoples. Take a moment to learn about the great land grab, and what it means for life on Vancouver Island #VILandGrab #cdnHist #bcHist youtu.be/xJ7P0rP95d8

got this catalogue / book from two rivers gallery in pg. had no idea that david thauberger had painted there, but makes sense w pg bc largely a socio-economic extension of edmonton and the northern prairies.
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awful news from sicamous: a big fire at the d dutchman dairy, which with its ice cream and petting zoo has been a popular roadside attraction for many decades.
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"safe and spectacular": through romantic cariboo via the great north road. from a cariboo highway promotional brochure that dates from, i think, the late 1930s.

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in these busy times, @jmcelroy.bsky.social, consider the hidden gems of the (arrow) lakes district!

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In this interview now up on our YouTube channel, Professor Brian Thom from the University of Victoria introduces us to the historic E&N Railway land grant, what it means for today, and how maps and ideas of property can inform our understanding of the #VILandGrab.

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my dealer in kelowna has hooked up a really big score...
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Mid-career moments: realizing that my 1st scholarly article appeared 20 yrs ago. Research began even earlier, when I was still using steno pads for notes! There are some things I would change, but I think it's held up. Be the judge yourself (it's free-2-read): tinyurl.com/yc4dr5pr

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Any weekend when I add a vintage N.L. Barlee to my library is a good weekend (IYKYK - and I K that @benbradleyca.bsky.social K's...)

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