In September 1858, the Victoria Gazette reported on the application of 52 Black men for British citizenship. Their occupations were Baker, Barber, Blacksmith, Carman, Carpenter, Carrier, Contractor, Cook, Cooper, Drayman, Farmer, Fruiterer, Gardener, Grocer, Hairdresser, Laundryman, Merchant, Messenger, Miner, Painter, Plasterer, Porter, Restaurant keeper, Saloon keeper, Ships carpenter, Ships caulker, Storekeeper, Tailor, Teamster, and Water carrier.
In September 2022, the Hogan’s Alley Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver for a Community Land Trust […]
The Colony of British Columbia, named by Queen Victoria, with New Westminster as its capital, is the area today known as “the […]
The International Decade for People of African Descent, 2015–2024, was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 2013. Themes are Recognition, […]
“VICTORIA’S BIPOC MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” Canadian and International Performers were on the main stage, plus the BIPOC vendor village, local food […]
