Community Perspectives on Decolonizing Heritage Policy in BC

How is the existing heritage framework in BC inclusive and supportive of the heritage of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities? 

On May 11, join us for a lively discussion where speakers from diverse communities will share their insights and expertise of preserving and promoting their tangible and intangible cultural heritage within the existing heritage policies and structures in BC.

Speakers:

• Stacey Ferguson - Indigenous Community Development Coordinator, Qayqayt First Nation Band "The Little Indian Band That Could"
• Grace Wong Sneddon – Chair, Victoria Chinese Museum Society "Navigating Culture in Victoria's Chinatown"
• Lama Mugabo – Founding Director, Hogan’s Alley Society “Hidden History of Hogan's Alley: Reclaiming Black Diaspora Heritage in British Columbia”
• Melissa Barnhard - Senior Tour Guide for Explore Songhees, Songhees Nation “We are still here. Protecting and preserving Indigenous history and culture one story at a time”

This session will be moderated by Deniz Unsal, Jasmindra Jawanda and Reuben Rose-Redwood. 

This session is supported and funded by:

• School of Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University
• The City Talks and the Committee for Urban Studies, University of Victoria.

PLEASE REGISTER – Seating is limited, only 40 spots available