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Conference Registration for the BC Historical Federation is Open

Tom Morton / March 22, 2017

Conference Registration for the BC Historical Federation is Open

From May 25 to 28 the annual conference of the BC Historical Federation, Chilliwack: Land, Water, People, takes place in the Fraser Valley city.

Celebrated educator Gwen Point, chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley, gives the keynote. Workshops include former Heritage Fairs coordinator, Jane Watt.

Blog of the Month of March: The Otter – La Loutre

Tom Morton / March 18, 2017

Blog of the Month of March: The Otter – La Loutre

For March the history blog of the month is The Otter – La Loutre. Any website that mixes articles on the history of the  guinea pig with one on pipeline history is hard not to like. The Otter fills a real gap for social studies teachers. There is so little readily available that gives nature […]

What do You Know about Canada’s HERstory?

Tom Morton / March 10, 2017

What do You Know about Canada’s HERstory?

We are a few days late for International Women’s Day but any day is a good one to shine a light on women’s history. The creator of the quiz What do You Know about Canada’s HERtory? is Merna Foster. She was awarded the 2016 Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media (Pierre Berton Award) for her work promoting women in history. You may know her for her go-to website and books for Heritage Fairs projects on women’s history.

Thinking Historically about Canada 150: Summer Institute

Tom Morton / March 3, 2017

Thinking Historically about Canada 150: Summer Institute

From July 17 to 22, the Historical Thinking Summer Institute will take place at the Canadian War Museum and Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa. Teachers, museum educators and historians are invited to explore the theme of “Thinking Historically about Canada 150” with dynamic presenters.

Introducing the 2016 Governor-General’s Award Winners

Tom Morton / February 27, 2017

Introducing the 2016 Governor-General’s Award Winners

Video interviews of the 2016 winners of the Governor-General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History are now on-line. Topics range from family and school history projects to national history such as Vimy Ridge and Indigenous issues with an emphasis on historical thinking.

Interview with New BCHFS President Britney Quail

Tom Morton / February 17, 2017

Interview with New BCHFS President Britney Quail

Britney Quail, the new president of the BC Heritage Fairs Society, talks about the importance of the Fairs and her vision of the future.

Canada’s History: a Shared History

BC Heritage Fairs / February 15, 2017

Canada’s History: a Shared History

ELL students find value in Heritage Fair projects.

Unwritten Histories: February Blog of the Month

Tom Morton / February 9, 2017

Unwritten Histories: February Blog of the Month

The winner of the history blog of the month for February is Unwritten Histories. Blog creator and historian Andrea Eidinger writes regular posts both entertaining and insightful on a variety of topics in Canadian history, some quirky, some quintessential. The main audience is adults interested in history, notably social studies teachers. However, the website’s weekly […]

Many Stories, One Country: Black History Month

Tom Morton / February 1, 2017

Many Stories, One Country: Black History Month

The roots of Black history in Canada are deep. It was in the early 17th century that Mathieu da Costa, the first person of African descent to reach Canada, worked as an interpreter for Samuel de Champlain and other French and Dutch explorers. Canada Post is recognizing da Costa in its new stamp for Black […]

Seaweed and Fan Tan: the Provincial Fair Returns to Victoria

Tom Morton / January 31, 2017

Seaweed and Fan Tan: the Provincial Fair Returns to Victoria

“We learned how to play Fan Tan. The history of Chinatown fascinated me.”
“It was interesting how much history can be in a cemetery.”
“The next place we visited was Government House where the left-handed governor lives.”
“Although it was tough to get over the nasty smell of rotting seaweed, the Fisgard lighthouse was awesome.”

What is a Heritage Fair? – PowerPoint

bcheritagefairs_admin / December 18, 2016

What is a Heritage Fair? – PowerPoint

Looking for ideas on how to lead an inquiry project? Wondering how to start a Heritage Fair? The BCHFS is always working to improve its resources and the latest is called Inquiry in Action: A Heritage Fair Guide.

Thank you Michael Gurney

bcheritagefairs_admin / December 18, 2016

Thank you Michael Gurney

After 5 years as President of the BC Heritage Fairs Society, Michael Gurney has stepped down to become Past President.  In recognition of his many contributions the Society has established a scholarship fund in his name.

2016 BCHFS Annual General Meeting

bcheritagefairs_admin / November 8, 2016

2016 BCHFS Annual General Meeting

New Directions, New Directors at the BCHFS Annual General Meeting On a rare rainless Saturday in Vancouver, the BC Heritage Fairs Society held its annual general meeting, kindly hosted by the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Regional Fair Coordinators and members shared ideas, learned about the Society’s many initiatives and planned how best to work together to […]

Overwhelming Support for 2016 Provincial Showcase

bcheritagefairs_admin / October 20, 2016

Overwhelming Support for 2016 Provincial Showcase

The 8th Annual BC Provincial  Showcase was off to an amazing start as students, dignitaries, volunteers and chaperones and a large public audience gathered at UBC’s Student Nest in Vancouver, BC to support the Opening Ceremony. On July 6, led by a piper and Musqueam Elder Larry Grant the students paraded to the atrium of […]

Provincial Fair Brings Students Together

bcheritagefairs_admin / October 4, 2016

Provincial Fair Brings Students Together

Forty delegates from all regions of the province converged on the University of BC for this year’s Provincial Heritage Fair, July 4th through 8th. The BCHFS was extremely proud to host the 2016 Provincial Heritage Fair in Vancouver, BC, at the Point Grey campus of the University of British Columbia. Students and chaperones were accommodated in university residences while […]

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The BC Heritage Fairs Society (BCHFS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the history education of Canada’s young people. For over 20 years, the Society has hosted Heritage Fairs in communities across the province, drawing some 4000 students and a vast network of volunteers and supporters together to recognize the importance of history and celebrate student learning.
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