Oral Histories with Seycove Students

Oral Histories with Seycove Students

Highschool students from Seycove Secondary began an educational journey at the RBCM. Together we looked at the use of different documentation styles, explored the use of tangible and intangible information in the "Our Living Languages: First Peoples' Voices in BC" exhibit and finally, conducted an interview with local archivist Dennis J. Duffy.

Turning Primary Sources into PlaysStaff Playlist

Turning Primary Sources into Plays

It is over 100 years since the outbreak of the Great War. How do we now construct an understanding of what occurred and how do can we know the issues British Colombians faced both at home and on the Front? The Call Went Out is a theatrical piece based on letters from BC soldiers about their experiences and this…

Nature through the LensStaff Playlist

Nature through the Lens

Photography is a multifaceted form of expression. It is not only an illustration of the artistic self, photography is important in many segments of science. Photos can document an astronaut's visit to the moon, unique weather patterns, a colourful fish, or your family vacation. How can you use photography to learn more about the world around you?

Predator and Prey

Predator and Prey

Ecosystems have a natural food chain that maintains balance in nature. Within each food chain there are predators and there are prey. What factors decide who will be the hunter and who will be hunted?

Wearable ArtifactsStaff Playlist

Wearable Artifacts

Artifacts are objects that have been created, modified, used or moved by people. Clothing is an excellent artifact to analyze, compare and contrast. Regardless of time or place, clothing has been made and worn based on many factors: environment, religion, cultural identity, personal style...whatever the reason, our clothing says a lot about us!

BC and War

BC and War

This playlist will explore BC connections to the First and Second World Wars and their impact on home soil using segments from the "This Week in History" TV program and an existing pathway dedicated to World War I. Learn about regimental history, war time postal service, and see archival images related to the Great War!