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The Gift of Doukhoborism
Many people can relate to the concept of having European ancestors who made sacrifices so that their children and grandchildren may live a more privileged life as Canadian settlers. As new generations succeed them, these stories can blur with time, b
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Book Marked! Marked!
This new book authored by Dayna Obbema and published by the BC Forest Discovery Centre (BCFDC) outlines the history of the property on which the museum now stands. First acknowledging the Quw'utsun peoples’ presence on the land for centuries, Obbema
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Sharing The Rich History Of Doukhobors In BC
Of the many peoples forming British Columbia's cultural mosaic, few have received more media and political attention historically than the Doukhobors. Yet despite this attention, they continue to be misunderstood. Between 1908 and 1913, over 6,000 Do

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