Colonization and Colonialism
Pathways

1In 1 playlists
This pathway is connected to the exhibition Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum. The exhibition and pathway explores the connections between historical and contemporary Black experiences throughout BC.
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6In 6 playlists
How do we reconcile past wrongs? Look at documents and objects from the Royal BC Museum’s ethnology collection and archives to learn about the effects of Indian residential schools and think about how we can reach reconciliation.
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7In 7 playlists
Did you know BC is a language hotspot? Over 34 distinct indigenous languages are spoken here. Explore sounds, images, words and video about First Nations languages.
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Gold Rush of BC
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Gold Rush Worksheet
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Faith’s Video
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Shayli Robinson
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Lavina Lightbown interviewed by Imbert Orchard by RoyalBCMuseum
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Island of Voices by RoyalBCMuseum
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Residential Schools Reading List
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Dance
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Mr. Coyote and Mrs. Coyote and their Magic Ladder.
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Alberni Indian Residential School, junior girls’ class.
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Coqualeetza Residential School, Sardis.
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One of the classrooms at Coqualeetza Residential School, Sardis.
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Thomas Moore after admission at the Regina Indian Industrial School.
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Thomas Moore, a Cree boy, as he appeared when admitted to the Regina Indian Industrial School in Saskatchewan, about 1897.
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Senior boys’ room at Coqualeetza Residential School, Sardis.
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The little boys’ dormitory at the Coqualeetza Residential School, Sardis.
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Residents of the Coqualeetza Residential School doing laundry, Sardis.
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Kamloops Indian Residential School
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St. George’s Indian Residential School
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BC Archives Webster Interview
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Webster! Sophie Pierre Interview 1986
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Language Champion: Renee Sampson
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Our Living Languages
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Bevilockway Pre Emption Record
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