Reflections from the 2026 Heritage BC Annual Conference Heritage BC’s 2026 conference explored relationship-building, stewardship, and community-driven approaches to heritage across Britannia Beach and Squamish.
How Community, Place, and Stewardship Guide the 2026 Annual Heritage Conference Two years ago, Heritage BC reimagined our Annual Conference, creating a format focused on place-based learning, collaborative discussions, and learning directly from local communities. In keeping with this approach, we […]
The Loss of a Canadian Register of Historic Places: Joint Statement by Heritage BC and BCMA Heritage BC and the BC Museums Association (BCMA) have written a joint letter to Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, which has oversight for Parks Canada, and Parliamentary […]
Elder Voices on Ancient Heritage In this post, we are fortunate to share the wisdom of three Elders who offered their thoughts on Ancient Heritage in conversations with board member and Indigenous anthropologist, Dianne Hinkley: […]
Reconnecting with the Deep Past: Ancient Heritage in BC Did you know that some archaeological sites in British Columbia date back as far as 15,000 years Before Present (BP)? This is truly ancient, especially when compared to the Europeans […]
Deepening Connection: Honouring the Land and Living Culture at Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park As we continue reimagining what a heritage conference can be, we’re proud to introduce our second host partner, the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park. Situated on the ancestral territory of […]
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 […]
