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Why Tk̓emlúps (Kamloops)?

As the new Heritage Programs Manager at Heritage BC, I wanted to better understand our hosts and partners for the Me7 Elkstwécw-kt—Working Together conference in Tk̓emlúps (Kamloops). When we began …]

Reimagining Our Approach to Conferences

For decades, Heritage BC Conferences have been a cornerstone for the province’s heritage sector. They were a space to learn from one another, tackle challenges, champion each other and celebrate …]

Advocating for Action

The BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage With the provincial election coming up in October 2024, this is a crucial time to advocate for a brighter future for BC’s …]

Navigating the Intersection of Heritage and Housing Legislation in BC

Join us as we delve into the connection between heritage conservation and housing legislation in BC. For the past few months Heritage BC has been learning, fielding questions, and formulating …]

Summary of meeting with Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

The following is a summary of the key points that were discussed during our meeting with Minister Lana Popham on June 19, 2023. Our meeting was the first opportunity for …]

The Normalization of Heritage in Crisis : A Response

Let’s Rethink to Avoid Normalizing Heritage as Always in Crisis The trigger to this blog is the recent announcement by the Vancouver Island Local History Society (VILHS) that they will …]

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