Discover the incredible diversity of First Nations languages in BC and the groundbreaking work underway to keep them alive in this new exhibition. The Royal BC Museum has partnered with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council on this innovative exhibition that celebrates the resilience and diversity of First Nations languages in BC in the face of change. BC is one of the planet’s most linguistically diverse regions. From a global perspective, it’s known as a linguistic “hotspot” because of the diversity and vitality of our First Nations languages, of which 34 are spoken here.

Visit this new exhibition and learn to say “welcome” in one of 34 languages.

Event Dates: On now until June 30, 2017

Phone: 1-888-447-7977
Website: http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/our-living-languages/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RoyalBCMuseum

Vancouver Maritime Museum presents The Lost Fleet, which investigates the unjust 1941 seizure of 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishing vessels following the bombing of Pearl Harbour through a collection of historic photographs, models of Japanese-Canadian-built fishing boats, fishermen’s tools, and replica documents.

Visitors will also see an original shell fragment from Estevan Point lighthouse, which was attacked by a Japanese imperial submarine in June 1942, revealing the little known fact that enemy fire landed on Canadian soil during WWII. The Lost Fleet will shed important light on the pre-eminence of xenophobia in the province’s history, how this led to the appropriation of Japanese-Canadian property, and ultimately the incarceration of an entire people.

Event Date: March 24, 2017 to March 25, 2018

Event Location: Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3

Website: http://vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the thought provoking, socially and environmentally conscious new exhibition Amazonia: The Rights of Nature, on display March 10, 2017-January 28, 2018.

Curated by Dr. Nuno Porto (MOA Curator, Africa and Latin America), Amazonia explores the creative ideas that inspire Indigenous resistance to threats facing the world’s largest rainforest. The exhibition features Amazonian basketry, textiles, carvings, feather works and ceramics both of everyday and of ceremonial use, representing Indigenous, Maroon and white settler communities. Today, these groups confront threats caused by political violence, mining, oil and gas exploration, industrial agriculture, forest fires, and hydroelectric plants.

Opening celebration: March 9, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Free admission.

Event Date: March 10, 2017 to January 28, 2018

Event Location: Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

Website: http://moa.ubc.ca/portfolio_page/amazonia/

The Robert Bateman Centre is pleased to partner with the Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team to present Rooted In History: celebrating the Garry Oak Ecosystems. The exhibit highlights not only the beauty, but the plight of these endangered environments as seen through the eyes of local artists.

Join us as we raise awareness about the Garry Oak Ecosystems and inspire action for their conservation and restoration. Rooted In History runs from May 3rd to June 25th.

On May 3rd, enjoy the gallery at half the price in celebration of the opening day.

Event Dates and Times: May 3rd to June 25th, daily from 10am to 5pm.

Event Website: https://batemancentre.org/exhibits/rooted-history-celebrating-garry-oak-ecosystem/

Phone: 250-940-3630

Email: events@batemancentre.rog

Event Location: The Robert Bateman Centre 470 Belleville Street, Victoria BC, V8V 1W9

Enjoy 11 days of free outdoor events in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. Over 11 days we will commemorate our nation and city’s multicultural artistry, while enjoying diverse food and beverage offerings, and the grand finale of Main Stage programming.

Canada Day on Saturday, July 1, 2017, will have an exciting lineup of live music, fun activities, and, as always, a spectacular firework show in the Inner Harbour. See our schedule for programming details.

Event Dates: June 21st through July 1st, 2017

Event Website: http://www.spirit150victoria.ca

Event Location: Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and various locations around Victoria.