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Vancouver Island Local History Society
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We support history work that is inclusive, diverse, and representative of communities in the past and present 🌲
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Back in May, CBC Arts reached out to me asking if I would be interested in joining the CBC Creator Program. After months of work, the pilot episode of my series on art heists is officially live. Join me for a deep dive into this bizarre story of art crime! 🎨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePxc...
The true story of Canada's largest art heist
YouTube video by CBC Arts
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November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Vancouver Island Local History Society stands in solidarity with #BCGEU strikers, including those at the Royal BC Museum and BC Archives. Please do not cross their picket lines.
September 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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My friend Tim is giving this cool queer history tour in Ross Bay Cemetery this Sunday, #yyj #BChist
July 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Thank you to the Uvic Library for helping us create a permanent home for these important historical documents! Follow the link to find the permanent repository for the transcribed diaries of Peter O'Reilly: dspace.library.uvic.ca/collections/...
July 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Join us for a Queer Culture Walk, where we will delve into the colourful #queerhistory that makes up the fabric of #yyj. Learn about Victoria’s first pride parade, an openly gay town crier in the 1860s, and how the fight for love and acceptance leaves a lasting mark today! 🏳️‍🌈
July 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Took a break at a rest stop on a recent road trip and accidentally stumbled across this historic hidden gem: the Last Spike at Craigellachie #BCHistory
June 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Help support one of #yyj 's local heritage sites! The Tam Kung Temple is taking part in the National Trust's Next Great Save. Cast your vote for the temple here: nationaltrustcanada.ca/what-you-can...

#BCHistory #VictoriaBC #NextGreatSave
April 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Spring is beginning to show its face all around #yyj 🌸 Join one of our history tours to learn the significance of the beautiful cherry trees that turn the city pink this time of year!
March 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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I'm starting a newsletter. Welcome to Left Coast Dispatch.
Here's my first (free) issue, explaining why I'm going the patronage route www.kellyblack.ca/stories/2025... #yyj #BChist #CdnHist
Welcome to Left Coast Dispatch — KB
Why start a newsletter?
www.kellyblack.ca
February 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Who are we missing? Let us know so we can add them!
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February 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The VILHS and the Nanaimo Museum are currently developing The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab, an exhibit that explores the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway land grants. We are seeking First Nations artists to help bring this story to life. Application details: www.vilocalhistory.ca/en-project/
February 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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For #BlackHistoryMonth I thought I would share this blog post I wrote for @vilocalhistory.bsky.social last year about Selina Frances Smith. I haven't returned to this research yet, but it's on my neverending to-do list!
www.vilocalhistory.ca/selina-franc...
Selina Frances Smith – Vancouver Island Local History Society
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February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hello everyone! We are the Vancouver Island Local History Society. We support history work that is inclusive, diverse, and representative of communities in the past and present 🌲Give us a follow to learn more Vancouver Island's history and to hear more about our upcoming exhibitions #history
January 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM