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The British Columbia Historical Federation has provided a collective voice for its member societies since 1922.
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Cathy English celebrated with museum art gallery
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Museum and Archives’ extensive collection and celebrate the leadership of Cathy English, long-time museum curator. The Cathy English Gallery will capitalize on a rare opportunity of new space for the museum, created from the building of the museum’s access lift.
“We were left with a completely blank slate to do whatever we wanted with, and we came to the decision that it would be the perfect space for an art gallery,” Laura VanZant, assistant curator said. |
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The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) is proud to announce the launch of Fragments in Focus: A History of the Holocaust, a groundbreaking online exhibition.
This powerful digital exhibition showcases over 160 artefacts and archival records from the VHEC’s collection. Through personal belongings, photographs, documents, and recorded testimonies, Fragments in Focus offers an intimate lens into the individual experiences of Holocaust victims, survivors, and witnesses.
Fragments in Focus was developed with the support of Digital Museums Canada, an investment program managed by the Canadian Museum of History. DMC is the largest national investment program dedicated to supporting digital projects. It helps build digital capacity in museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations across Canada, offering unique access to diverse stories and experiences.
The exhibition invites educators, students, researchers, and the general public to experience Holocaust history through tangible fragments of memory. Endorsed by the BC Ministry of Education for teaching in BC classrooms, Fragments in Focus: A History of the Holocaust is bilingual teaching resource for audiences across BC, Canada and around the world. |
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BC Heritage Emergency Response Network Resources
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From the BC Museum's Association:
"With 68 wildfires currently burning in BC, 7 of which are out of control, it is important to prepare your site and staff for an emergency response. Museums, galleries, and cultural spaces have important roles to play in keeping their staff, volunteers, and communities safe during extreme weather events. The BCMA has compiled a list of resources and calls to action that you can use to understand the risk, prepare for these conditions, and know where to access support." |
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Call for Proposals: Digital Museums Canada |
The call for proposals for Digital Museums Canada is now open! Submit your proposals before the December 25th, 2025 deadline. |
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Welcome to Dream Factory! |
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Music. Fashion. Art. A Karaoke Stage! Welcome to "Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s to 2000" — on now at the museum! This is the story of many celebrities who grew up or had ties in Vancouver and Canada. It's the story of a Chinese Canadian population who grew up listening to their songs and really made it part of their identity and their lives. From powerhouse ballads to unforgettable pop idols, this immersive exhibition uncovers the golden era of Cantopop and Mandopop — and reveals Canada’s unexpected role in shaping the soundtracks of a generation.
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A Field Trip with the Vancouver History Society |
The Vancouver History Society tours the Chung/Lind Collections at the University of British Columbia.
The Chung collection comprises over 25,000 rare items highlighting the history of the Chinese community in North America. The Lind Klondike Collection documents the transformative events of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Presentations by Matthieu Caron and Denise Jacques. |
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City in Colour: Rediscovered Stories of Victoria's Multicultural Past |
"City in Colour: Rediscovered Stories Of Victoria's Multicultural Past" tells the story of some fascinating but little-known "first" explorers, significant female pioneers, and of course, ethnic groups who have left lasting cultural legacies.
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"Big River" Book Tour - BC Speaker Series with author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes |
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Join author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for transboundary conversations about healing the Columbia River this September! Contact your local host for more information on tickets. |
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Johnson Group Benefits and Travel rebranding June 30
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Effective
July 1, Johnson Insurance Group Benefits and Travel operations will
come together with belairdirect and rebrand as belairdirect group
benefits and belairdirect travel insurance, respectively. |
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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 Laura Van Zant: laura@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. This newsletter is drafted and sent from the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt First Nation. The BCHF is on Facebook. Join the conversation.  |
