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James Douglas scouts the site for Fort Victoria

James Douglas scouts the site for Fort Victoria

John Adams is an author, historian, and he owns and operates a walking tour company “Discover The Past” that offers walking tours of Victoria. Location: On the south […]
“There are ample examples of discrimination”

“There are ample examples of discrimination”

Ron Nicholson, long-time member including serving on the Board of the BC Black History Awareness Society, in interview format. Location: Ron is seated on a park Bench at […]
Public Meeting. Mr. Willis Bond will lecture

Public Meeting. Mr. Willis Bond will lecture

The topics for this one lecture include “borrowing money for the immediate use of the City, the importance of consolidating the office of Mayor with that of the […]
Public Meeting! The Free Port Question

Public Meeting! The Free Port Question

This announcement states: “This Evening (Friday) at the Athenaeum  Hall, Quadra Street, (Opposite the Pioneer Rifle Co’s Hall).  The Free Port Question!  Will be discussed. Gentlemen wishing to […]
Mifflin Wistar Gibbs: Achievements, Contributions, and Canadian Recognition

Mifflin Wistar Gibbs: Achievements, Contributions, and Canadian Recognition
The Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps drill hall was a meeting place for the Black community

The Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps drill hall was a meeting place for the Black community

“Meeting of Voters. A meeting of the colored voters of the City of Victoria was held at the Hall of the Victoria Rifle Company, on View Street last […]