British Columbian Population by Principal Racial Ethnic Origins 1871. Source: Jean Barman “The West Beyond the West”, pg. 429. Total population: 36,427 comprised of:
An informal census by the Victoria Police Department in 1871 counted 128 colored men and 89 colored women. The official Canadian census states 462 Black people in BC in 1871.
John Sullivan Deas took over the salmon canning business that had been started by Edward Stamp, and pre-empting the land that now…
Performance by Nigerian-born Tayo Aluko, actor, singer and playwright, based in Liverpool, UK. Tayo Aluko IS Robeson. Paul Robeson was an international…
The Society formed sometime in 1975. They focused on providing cultural and social activities and encouraging their children to learn about their…
“Emily Arabella (Emma) Stark 1856 – 1890 Emily was the daughter of Louis and Sylvia Stark. She was appointed the first teacher…
