Black History Month 2018 – BC Black History Awareness Society

b&w professional studio portrait woman standing, man seated. Nancy's hair parted in the centre, pulled back into a bun. Her right hand rests on Charles shoulder. Charles, seated to her right, with his right foot slightly forward wearing a dark suit and vest, his watch chain is visible from his vest pocket. Charles hair is white; he has a moustache and full beard.

Golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day 1899

Charles and Nancy were married in Springfield Illinois, on December 25,1849. In 1899 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with many friends […]

Digital Museum Canada BC Pioneer Exhibit Home Page

“Black Pioneers in BC” online exhibit opens at Digital Museums Canada

Designed and developed by our Society, British Columbia Black Pioneers is a collection of short stories about women, men, families, and partnerships […]

The BC Black History Special Event Advisory Committee

The BC Black History Special Event Advisory Committee was formed to work in partnership with the Royal BC Museum to produce a […]

Commemorative Stamp Launch for Fergie Jenkins and Carrie Best Feb 26, 2011

“Fergie” Jenkins and Carrie Best commemorative stamp launch

BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with Canada Post, hosted this commemorative stamp launch for Ferguson Jenkins and Carrie Best. Ferguson […]