Black Pioneers, men, women and children

BC Black Pioneers: Influencing the Vision of Canada

Designed and developed by BCBHAS with investment from Digital Museums Canada

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Learning Centre

Resources for Educators, Students,  Parents, Researchers, Families, and You

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190 Years!

This 52-page publication can be purchased by donation or you can explore the digital timeline.

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What’s going on?

Our events celebrate achievements and contributions in art, music, writing, creativity …. Everyone is welcome to all our public events.

 

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Stories, Features, and Articles

Connect with historical and contemporary pioneers and history-makers who help shape their communities and this province.

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The African Ancestry Project

Our Stories, Our Voices: 160 participants brought together. Their stories,  woven together,  give a glimpse of the vast diversity of people of African ancestry in this Province.

About Us

British Columbia Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) creates awareness of the history of Blacks in BC and celebrates historical and contemporary achievements and contributions in the arts, education, government, sports, sciences, and more.

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Def-i-ni-tions

What does anti-Black racism mean? What’s the difference between discrimination and prejudice? Check out our glossary of terms.
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Places, Spaces, and Landscape

Alexander Park, Deas Island, Giscome Portage Trail, McClore Mountain, McDame Creek … are all named after Black Pioneers. Here are some places of interest that underscore their achievements and contributions.

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BC Black History Awareness Society is a registered charity. Tax receipts are issued annually.