As the pandemic continues, heritage organizations across B.C. are becoming more innovative in reaching members and other people interested in heritage issues. Heritage BC is moving its annual conference online beginning Thursday May 6th and will present sessions over the span of four weeks. Themes include: Building Back Better, Reconciliation: It’s Time For Action, Climate Adaptation: It’s Time for Action and Intangible Heritage in A Tangible World: Writing the Playbook. See the full schedule and register HERE.
Meanwhile, the British Columbia Historical Federation is presenting its annual conference in Surrey online in partnership with the Surrey Historical Society. Langley Heritage Society members can attend all sessions at a 50% reduction ($25) by indicating you’re a member of the BC Historical Federation through the LHS. Registration is now open for the June 3 – 5 event. Sessions include: Adventures in Digital History with Kyle Jackson, Surrey’s poet laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar, History of Surrey’s Francophone Community with Maurice Guibord, RCMP History with Baltej Dhillon, Traditional Métis Boat Building with Pat Calihou, virtual field trips to the Surrey Cemetery, Peace Arch and Electric Railway, and the annual Book Prize Gala. Full schedule and registration HERE.
