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framed certificate For 30 years of work creating awareness of Black history in BC, celebrating historical and contemporary achievements and contributions. signed by BCHF president Rosa Flinton-Brown on May 4, 2024

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  • Collage of 6 B&W portraits in oval frame, men of various ages, circa 1820-1940 blue backgroundFathers and Sons
  • older man in umpire gear at right inset, background is youth shaking hands at end of baseball gameDoug Hudlin
  • gallery portraits of 6 pioneer womenMothers and Daughters
  • bronze plaque inlaid on top of concrete causeway wallWhy They Came and the Pioneer Committee
  • Wide tree-lined two lane street filled with people marching and holding signsMarch On
  • Black lettering on background of pastel swirls and glitter backgroundBlack History Month 2025
  • Jan 21 2023 is Lincoln Alexander Day in Canada and Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S.Lincoln Alexander and Martin Luther King Jr.
  • bronze plaque on concrete baseAn Event of National Historic Significance
  • Center is b&w photo of decorated Christmas tree bordered on sides by Christmas nuts and fruitThe Smith Family Celebrate Christmas
  • field of poppies at sunsetWe honour and remember
  • collage of portraits of girls and women of varying agesOctober is Women’s History Month in Canada
  • child's school slateEach One Teach One
  • Sunrise over mountainsEmancipation Day in Canada: Past, Present and Future
  • series of 3 images-gravemarker inspection - in workshop-restored at gravesiteGravesite Restoration Project
  • Digital Museum Canada BC Pioneer Exhibit Home PageInfluencing the Vision of Canada
  • Eleanor Collins Commemorative Stamp issued Jan 21-2022Eleanor Collins: More than a Century of Black History!
  • foreground is grassy cemetery with various grave markers, background is very tall trees, shrubbery with a side view of the Shady Creek Church with white clapboard siding, lancet-style windows along the side of the churchPlaces of Interest
  • pyramid display of cookies, fancies, baked goods, crackersThe M.R. Smith Bakery
  • Pte. Robert Gilbert captured a German Officer and 24 of his men at Vimy Ridge.Pte. Robert Burt Gilbert at Vimy Ridge
  • Harry Jerome, Eleanor Collins, Joe Fortes, Fielding SpottsThe First …
  • Front cover of book with five rectangles (3 at the top, 2 at the bottom) each with a different muted shade of green, red, purple, blue, orange, muted images in backgrounds overlaid by winding arrow in muted tan colorBC Black History Timeline Publication
  • exhibition area with information panels, light boxes on walls, art in display caseHope Meets Action
  • Black and white professional studio portrait woman standing, man seated. Nancy has dark hair parted in the centre, pulled back into a bun. Her left hand rests on Charles shoulder, seated, with his left foot slightly forward wearing a dark suit and vest, watch chain is visible from his vest pocket. Charles hair is white; he has a moustache and full beard. For this story, the image has a Christmas greenery border.Golden Wedding Anniversary
  • Victoria Pioneer Rifle CorpsVictoria Pioneer Rifle Corps
  • Peter LesterPeter Lester
  • John Sullivan Deas
  • charles and nancy alexanderCharles & Nancy Alexander
  • Fielding Spotts
  • 30x30 inch plaque, tan background, black tex with images of house and victoria pioneer rifle corpsSydna Edmonia Robella Francis
  • Sylvia StarkSylvia Stark
  • Emma StarkEmma Stark
  • Black & white portrait of older male in suit with full white beardJohn Craven Jones
  • Mifflin Wistar GibbsMifflin Wistar Gibbs
  • John Robert GiscomeJohn Robert Giscome
  • William Allen Jones - The Barkerville DentistWilliam Allen Jones
  • official professional portrait of older manwearing tuxedo, winged collar, medal on lapelSir James Douglas
  • Grafton Tyler BrownGrafton Tyler Brown: 1st professional Black artist in the Pacific North West
  • Joe Fortes stampSeraphim Joseph Fortes
  • Ruby Sneed
  • man in legislation robes standing behind desk , speakers mace on deskEmery Barnes
  • Barabara Howard with souvenir koala bearBarbara Howard
  • Justice Selwyn RomillySelwyn Romilly
  • Harry JeromeHarry Jerome
  • b&w portrait woman with afro hairstyle, gray light button collar topRosemary Brown
  • Leon Bibb
  • George Paris Carter

Learning Centre

  • Anti-Racism: Struggle, Strategy, Resilience
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