51.4 | Winter 2018

British Columbia History

Discover British Columbia’s Past!

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Letters from Readers
Thank you!!! This is sooo interesting. I have never seen a full picture of the school! It’s so beautiful! Jane (Paton) Forin Now that’s the Woss I remember! Merci Mare Joel Paton Marg Nelson did a very accurate telling of the history. I was totally i
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Connections
British Columbia is a big province and at times it can be hard to feel connected to people and places in other regions. History is a connector and one of the most rewarding things about this job is when a story connects people and evokes memories and
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CRAIGDARROCH MILITARY HOSPITAL A Canadian War Story
As one of many military hospitals operated by the federal government during and after the First World War of 1914-1918, the Dunsmuir house, Craigdarroch Castle, is today a lens through which visitors can learn how Canada cared for its injured and dis
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The Journey Home
Each discharged soldier appeared before a medical board before being returned to Canada. These boards were comprised of three medical officers who took about 30 minutes to examine a man and complete forms documenting any disability, tests, specialist
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The First Post Office in Dease Lake
I was a city boy from Berlin, Germany, when I came to Canada in 1974 to fulfill my dream of visiting the Yukon. There I met my wife, Margaret Pearce, who was also a city girl from Vancouver, and we married the following year. We both found work at a
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JAPANESE-CANADIAN CRUSADER Mary Keiko Kitagawa Appointed to Order of BC
I had the great privilege of being one of the people who wrote a letter in support of Mary Kitagawa’s nomination to the OBC, so I’m proud to have played a small role in getting recognition for all that this humble, self-effacing, inspiring woman, has
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The Other Billie
When one thinks of the Cariboo, William (“Billy”) Barker and the discovery of gold in August 1862 quickly comes to mind. Today, much of the emphasis on the Cariboo’s history is focused on the historic town of Barkerville and the opening up of the pro
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First Nations Languages in BC First People’s Cultural Council releases 2018 status report
A comprehensive survey of First Nations languages in BC reveals that all of the languages are facing severe threats to their vitality with the loss of aging fluent language speakers. Despite this finding, language experts are cautiously optimistic ab
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What Can Individuals Do?
Individual actions can support language revitalization. Here are some suggestions. Consider the role you can play, as an individual, a parent or a community leader, whether you are First Nations or non-First Nations. ■¦ Learn more. Visit fpcc.ca to
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Comox Air Force Museum
Jon Ambler’s handshake is like warm granite. The retired colonel welcomes me to Comox Air Force Museum (CAFM) with a sparkle in his eye: “We’ve had visitors from every continent except one — Antarctica.” With a political science/history degree and 30
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DIGITIZED OKANAGAN HISTORY Creating a Virtual Regional Repository
Digitizing archives offers a powerful means of expanding access to underutilized heritage materials. But many smaller memory institutions lack the technical expertise and financial resources needed to provide online access to their holdings, even whe
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Holding A Mirror Up To Local Stories
Every year we see the publication of more diverse books about British Columbia’s history, reflecting the expectations of readers and the interests of authors and historians. My eyes are drawn to titles on bookstore shelves that amplify underrepresent
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Truly a Royal Coach
The photo of Queen Elizabeth shaking hands with a Carleton student in the Spring 2018 edition of British Columbia History brought back fond memories. Cumberland, BC, started celebrating Victoria Day in 1891, and in 1921, choosing a May Queen to reign

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