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Pathways
Diversity in Early Black Communities
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Explore records from the BC Archives related to the diversity of the Black community in the early days of BC.
Birds of a Feather
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Explore the museum's bird collection. Learn how to help birds through citizen science.
Vietnamese Canadian Experiences in BC
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Through the perspective of Vietnamese Canadian artist Chrystal Phan and others, we take a closer look at the journey of people who came to Canada from Vietnam as refugees and settled in British Columbia in the years 1979–80.
Bats of British Columbia
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There are 15 species of bats in BC. Which ones live near you? Find out how important bats are to people and the world we share with them.
Paldi
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Learn about this extraordinary community on Vancouver Island, established in 1917 by a man named Mayo Singh.
This pathway examines the displacement and dispossession of thousands of Japanese Canadians in Canada in the 1940s.
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Botany – Provocation Pack
The botany handling collection comprises an extensive variety of indigenous, introduced and invasive plant species found throughout British Columbia. This collection offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse plan life of the province, from native species that are integral to local ecosystems to introduced and invasive plants that have impacted the region’s biodiversity. Did…
Invertebrate – Provocation Pack
The invertebrate handling collection features real and replica specimens of sea life from British Columbia’s coastal and inland waterways. This collection provides a unique opportunity to explore the diverse aquatic invertebrates that inhabit BC’s rich marine and freshwater ecosystems. From the intricate details of coastal sea life to the fascinating species found in our inland…
