This album is a collection of field recordings of hymns and folk songs from the Doukhobor communities of British Columbia, Canada. Taking their name from the Russian word dukhoborets, which means ”spirit-warrior,” the Doukhobors are a religious sect that formed in Russia during the 17th century. ...
Symposium to examine the Pure Land Buddhism espoused by Shinran, the founder of Shin or Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
In this complete guide to visiting Prince Rupert in Northern BC, find the best things to do, where to stay, and some insider tips.
Fashion Flashback: Given that fashion was instrumental in the creation of Canada, this blog series explores the development of what Canadians wore one era at a time. Man’s Suit. (c. 1810). [S…
A Violent Murder One of the most famous architects in British Columbia history, found in the sitting room of his England home with his head bashed in. Who is to blame? His wife, a scandalous woman, later painted as a sexual predator? Her 18-year-old lover, passionate but ultimately clueless? It is a murder that has had people whispering and speculating for decades. What really happened to Francis Rattenbury that day in 1935? Only his ghost knows for certain. Advertisement Early […]
Kalugwis or Qalagwis, now known to many as Turnour Island, was the primary winter residence of the Lawitʼsis (Tlowitsis) Nation. Lawitʼsis territories spanned the coastal area of Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia from ancient history until the early 1960s. In the 1960s, the British Columbia government closed down the monthly hospital ship and school on Qalagwis. With little prospect of schooling and access to health care, the Tlowitsis community left the island. In the diaspora that resulted, community members have become physically and culturally removed from their traditional territories.
Activities for all types of travelers. This article explores things to do in Victoria BC ensuring your visit is nothing short of magical...
Kalugwis or Qalagwis, now known to many as Turnour Island, was the primary winter residence of the Lawitʼsis (Tlowitsis) Nation. Lawitʼsis territories spanned the coastal area of Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia from ancient history until the early 1960s. In the 1960s, the British Columbia government closed down the monthly hospital ship and school on Qalagwis. With little prospect of schooling and access to health care, the Tlowitsis community left the island. In the diaspora that resulted, community members have become physically and culturally removed from their traditional territories.
British Columbia First Nations - Aboriginal Tourism about past, present & future of the original people of the land we now know as Canada.
Western red cedars have been essential in shaping British Columbia's culture and surroundings for thousands of years. But what does the future hold?
Recipes of British Columbia 1979
Scotland's new coastal road NC500 recently wound its way into the best coastal drives in the world league table. But these images show that when it comes to scenic drives, there's a lot on offer.
The way B.C. students learn about First Nations is changing with the new school curriculum.
The origin of naming British Columbia comes from Queen Victoria back in the 1800’s, when the land became the sixth province to join the confederation on July 20th, 1871. The British had initially taken an interest in Canadian land because of its fur trading elements — there was a large demand for beaver fur.
A History Of Crime & Punishment The British Columbia Penitentiary, commonly referred to as the BC Pen, was a maximum-security prison in New Westminster, on a site overlooking the Fraser River. It opened in 1878, was home to prisoners serving sentences longer than two years, and was the first federal penitentiary to open west of Manitoba. The prison was officially closed on May 10, 1980. The original complex included a main gatehouse and a few brick and wooden buildings. Other […]
Parliament of Victoria BC
Barkerville isn't any old museum. It's a living and breathing historical gold mining town and an absolute must see in British Columbia, Canada
With a pioneering past, British Columbia's boom towns and busts have left us with more than a few abandoned ghost towns.
The renowned Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, showcases cultures from around the world with a special emphasis on Pacific Northwest First Nations
8 things to do in the Bella Coola Valley to learn more about the history and culture of this pristine wilderness.
A restored Victorian mansion in Victoria, British Columbia portrays upper-class life at the time and showcases the role the house played in the history of the city
GeoBC has created a series of free, high-resolution topographical maps, at a scale of 1:20,000, specifically designed for viewing on mobile devices, allowing
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There are some things that confuse the world to such an extent that people go mad and crazy behind these mysteries. Find out how these mysteries have managed to dumbfound the world since ages and scar
