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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit: The Great Vancouver Island Land Grab. \nThe exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit begins at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library in June 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab-2026-06-26/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to unplug\, meet people in the community\, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming? Join us at the Courtenay branch for our new Adult Board Game Club! \nWhether you’re a seasoned strategist or completely new to the hobby\, you will find a welcoming\, beginner-friendly atmosphere. Local gaming enthusiasts will be on hand with a fantastic collection of modern board games\, and they are always happy to teach you the rules—no prior experience required. \nFeel free to bring along your own favorite tabletop games to share with the group\, or just bring yourself and learn something completely new!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-club/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination\, silence their inner critic\, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together\, set aside distractions\, and achieve their writing goals. \nMeets every Sunday! \nPlease register per session: www.meetup.com/shutupandwritenanaimo \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-nanaimo/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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