The Victoria Black People’s Society formed during 1975. The group focused on providing cultural and social activities and encouraging their children to learn about their history. They had an estimated 90 households as members. Among their achievements was the production of “A Catalogue of Information and Sources of Information Pertaining to Blacks in British Columbia“.
Dorothy Hewitt, of Jamaican ancestry, was married to a white teacher at Shawnigan Lake Boy’s School. She was told by Headmaster G. […]
Officer Davindar Dalep has been a police officer for 20 years; all of his experience has been with the Oak Bay Police […]
The Negro Christian Alliance (NCA) began to hear speakers, review papers, host discussions and debates, and provide opportunities for local talent to […]
In 1861 John and Charlotte Dandridge built a house in a Victoria community now known as Fernwood. They lived there until circa […]
