Black History Month 2013 – BC Black History Awareness Society

Anamorphic (3-dimensional) style drawing, upper part of poster is sky at sunset, some pink wispy clouds at horizon, Middle of the poster is oversized sign post indicating The Function is taking place on Lekwungen Territory.

The Function – Year 2

“VICTORIA’S BIPOC MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” Canadian and International Performers were on the main stage, plus the BIPOC vendor village, local food […]

grave marker flat gray stone with white lettering

Grave marker for Corinthea (nee Pierre) Alexander and daughter Eva

In 1858 both the Pierre and Alexander families arrived on Vancouver Island. Corinthia Pierre and Thomas Alexander were married on February 2, […]

May 14, 2021: Retired Judge Selwyn Romilly is wrongly detained by Vancouver police

On May 14, 2021, retired BC Supreme Court Justice Selwyn Romilly was stopped and handcuffed by Vancouver Police while out for a […]

1998: “Visible Minority” is used as a departmental standard for Statistics Canada

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as “persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.” […]