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THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1846, Anderson set off to explore the country between #Kamloops and #FortLangley, searching for a new route for the brigades. It was important that he understood what the requirements for a brigade trail were. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-brigades/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1846, the artist Paul Kane leaves #Jasper House on his way across the Rocky Mountains very late in the season -- so late, in fact, that an early snowstorm almost prevented them from reaching the Boat Encampment. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-7/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1846, the artist Paul Kane leaves #Jasper House on his way across the Rocky Mountains very late in the season -- so late, in fact, that an early snowstorm almost prevented them from reaching the Boat Encampment. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-7/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1846, the artist Paul Kane leaves #Jasper House on his way across the Rocky Mountains very late in the season -- so late, in fact, that an early snowstorm almost prevented them from reaching the Boat Encampment. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-7/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1846, the artist Paul Kane leaves #Jasper House on his way across the Rocky Mountains very late in the season -- so late, in fact, that an early snowstorm almost prevented them from reaching the Boat Encampment. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-7/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1846, the artist Paul Kane leaves #Jasper House on his way across the Rocky Mountains very late in the season -- so late, in fact, that an early snowstorm almost prevented them from reaching the Boat Encampment. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-7/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The old location of Fort Alexandria was in a different location than I have previously understood it to be, and so that changed the story of the Fort Alexandria flood that was the result of a landslide along the Fraser River. But there were two landslides.... #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The old location of Fort Alexandria was in a different location than I have previously understood it to be, and so that changed the story of the Fort Alexandria flood that was the result of a landslide along the Fraser River. But there were two landslides.... #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The old location of Fort Alexandria was in a different location than I have previously understood it to be, and so that changed the story of the Fort Alexandria flood that was the result of a landslide along the Fraser River. But there were two landslides.... #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The old location of Fort Alexandria was in a different location than I have previously understood it to be, and so that changed the story of the Fort Alexandria flood that was the result of a landslide along the Fraser River. But there were two landslides.... #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The old location of Fort Alexandria was in a different location than I have previously understood it to be, and so that changed the story of the Fort Alexandria flood that was the result of a landslide along the Fraser River. But there were two landslides.... #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/

Huge #OrangeShirt #memorial to honour all the native kids' lives lost in the cruel #ResidentialSchool system.
On the site of one of the worst in Canada - #Namgis territory, #AlertBay. It was called St. Michael's Indian Residential School. It was demolished in 2015. #Umista Cultural Center sits on the old site. #Indigenous peoples have reclaimed their land there & are trying to heal from colonial abuses.

We have racists in #Canada who are currently dishonouring the victims of residential schools by denying survivors' histories & saying mass graves are a lie. This is so wrong. We owe the ones who died & the living survivors support & reparations. Please don't let folks use denialism around you - confront them & stand up for the victims & survivors.

Relevant links:
https://collections.irshdc.ubc.ca/Detail/objects/518

https://orangeshirtday.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Michael%27s_Indian_Residential_School_(Alert_Bay)

https://www.umista.ca/

https://www.7generations.org/what-is-every-child-matters/

#IndigenousChildren #ColonialCrimes #ColonialViolence #ChurchAbuses #RacialViolence #IndigenousGenocide #EveryChildMatters #BelieveVictims #SupportSurvivors #NativeChildren #IndigenousChildren #ChildAbuse #ColonialCoverUps #TruthBeforeReconcilliation #Decolonization #DecolonizeYourMind #BritishColumbia #Canada #CrimesAgainstHumanity #CanadasGenocide #BChistory #CanadianHistory #StopRacism #SystemicRacism #SystematicAbuse

"Chinese and Indigenous communities have shared histories. We faced hardships together while mining for gold in the British Columbia gold rush and experiencing the rugged Canadian weather and terrain.

There are many graves on First Nations territories when Chinese people died from the flu and from the building of the railway, crushed by landslides, collapsing tunnels and premature blastings (Mittelstedt, 2014). The First Nations communities took in the Chinese railroad workers and care for their grave sites to this day (Mittelstedt, 2014). We enjoyed economic success and partnerships that were respectful and mutually beneficial (Ma, 2012). Chinese people leased lands (on First Nations) to farm and then hired Indigenous people to help farm the land (Mathur et al., 2011, p. 74). The Chinese built elaborate gold-mining operations among First Nations communities and perhaps most importantly our communities intermingled and there were many marriages between Chinese men and Indigenous women. In 1891, 98% of Chinese people in Canada lived in British Columbia (Barman, 2013, p. 1), which explains why there are such intimate ties between Chinese people and our First Nations communities in British Columbia. Unsurprisingly, one in six Chinese men created a family with a local Indigenous woman (Barman, 2013, p. 1)."

https://fccrwc.com/chinese-and-indigenous-history-relationships-canada/

#BCHistory #CanadianHistory #ChineseCanadians #Intercultural #POC #Chinese #Indigenous #Coexistence #MutualSupport #RaceRelations #DecolonizationReading #Educational #FirstNations #ChineseCanadianHistory #MixedMarriages #HistoryOfCanada #AntiRacismEducation #AsianMastodon #LearnHistory

I'll post some belated stuff today; my last full day off before returning to work tomorrow.
One of my search & rescue friends took me away for an off grid day hiking adventure yesterday & we got home last night.

#Carmanah Point #LightStation was established in 1891. The first #lighthouse there was built of wood & attached to the keeper's housing. The present tower was built in 1920 of concrete & remains in operation. The area is said to be named for the upstream #Nitinaht village. It is said the name means "thus far upstream".

In Summer 2024, #Canadian Fisheries & Oceans along with the #CoastGuard announced that the light station was seismically unstable & would be destaffed before the end of the year. On Oct. 25, lightkeepers were removed from the station. The decision to destaff the station has been met with heavy criticism from various local authorities, including local governments, indigenous leadership & industry leaders.

#VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Mariners #Nautical #EmergencyLight #BoatersSafety #MarineSafety #JuanDeFucaTrail #Westcoast #PacificNorthwest #CowichanValley #Cascadia #monochrome #photography #PNW #BChistory #WildernessSafety

THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Fort Shepherd was built on the Columbia River just north of the Washington State boundary line, and south of #Traill #BC and #Castlegar. It is part of our #BritishColumbia #History, even if it didn't exist for many years. #BCHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-buildings/

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Last night started about 10 o'clock and pulled all night. Had a favourable breeze in the day time which took us through the remainder of the #Arrow Lake about noon. Has been a fine day. Encamped a little below the Pend-d'Oreille River. #Castlegar #TrailBC
"Thursday. Beautiful clear weather. Breakfasted at Dease's Encampment and arrived at Fort Colvile a little after noon. Had the boats hauled up on the beach and the pieces taken out. #BCHistory #WAHistory

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1848:
"Warm. Breakfasted at the foot of the Little Dalles, and encamped about ten Miles above the Pend-d'Oreille River #TrailBC #Castlegar #BC
"Wednesday. Exceedingly warm and last night the Columbia River rose about a foot. Sailed for a short time in the afternoon. When we got to the lower Lake had a light favourable breeze, and encamped about 15 miles from its entrance. #ArrowLake
"Thursday. Warm. Had a light fair wind for 2 hours... #BCHistory #BritishColumbia

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Foggy morning but fine day. Started at half past 4 am. Paddled thro' the 1st Lake (about 2/3 of it) down the River and encamped a little way in the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. #ArrowLake Gummed one of the boats. Saw Indians.
"14th. Had a shower of rain but day generally fine. Embarked 2 am. Proceed thro' the 2nd Lake and re-entered the #ColumbiaRiver about 2 pm. Encamped some distance below McGillivray's [Kootenay] River. #Castlegar #Trail #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNALS, 1847:
"Cloudy, threatening weather, but only a few drops of rain. Two or three peals of thunder in the afternoon. Wind still ahead, although light. Camped 2 miles above the Kootenay River #Castlegar #BC
"Sunday. Fine day. Came to the first Lake before breakfast and camped in the evening nearly at the upper end of #LowerArrowLake #ArrowLake. Strong head wind all day.
"Monday. Started this morning at 2 o'clock, and had a strong breeze.. #BCHistory #BritishColumbia

#VictoriaBC based #documentary explores the important role of #BlackPioneers in #BritishColumbia #history .

Secret Victoria: Rush to Freedom was created by Vancouver-based producer Anthony Brown and Telus Originals director Melinda Friedman.

It looks at how a rush of #black #immigrants in the 1850s helped shaped the Victoria we know today.
https://youtu.be/B7tvk15vzKU

#BlackFriday #AntiRacism #EducationIsKey #KnowledgeIsPower #BLM #Awareness #StopRacism #POC #KnowBetterDoBetter #BCHistory

#VictoriaBC based #documentary explores the important role of #BlackPioneers in #BritishColumbia #history .

Secret Victoria: Rush to Freedom was created by Vancouver-based producer Anthony Brown and Telus Originals director Melinda Friedman.

It looks at how a rush of #black #immigrants in the 1850s helped shaped the Victoria we know today.
https://youtu.be/B7tvk15vzKU

#BlackFriday #AntiRacism #EducationIsKey #KnowledgeIsPower #BLM #Awareness #StopRacism #POC #KnowBetterDoBetter #BCHistory

#VictoriaBC based #documentary explores the important role of #BlackPioneers in #BritishColumbia #history .

Secret Victoria: Rush to Freedom was created by Vancouver-based producer Anthony Brown and Telus Originals director Melinda Friedman.

It looks at how a rush of #black #immigrants in the 1850s helped shaped the Victoria we know today.
https://youtu.be/B7tvk15vzKU

#BlackFriday #AntiRacism #EducationIsKey #KnowledgeIsPower #BLM #Awareness #StopRacism #POC #KnowBetterDoBetter #BCHistory

#VictoriaBC based #documentary explores the important role of #BlackPioneers in #BritishColumbia #history .

Secret Victoria: Rush to Freedom was created by Vancouver-based producer Anthony Brown and Telus Originals director Melinda Friedman.

It looks at how a rush of #black #immigrants in the 1850s helped shaped the Victoria we know today.
https://youtu.be/B7tvk15vzKU

#BlackFriday #AntiRacism #EducationIsKey #KnowledgeIsPower #BLM #Awareness #StopRacism #POC #KnowBetterDoBetter #BCHistory