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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The 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 is currently at the Cowichan (Duncan) Library in October 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:English Corner for Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Mondays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mandarin and Cantonese speakers welcome. For other language speakers see our program on Fridays. \nPractice conversation\, improve your vocabulary\, discuss interesting topics\, and make new friends! \nThis group is facilitated by the Baha’i community in partnership with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/english-corner-for-mandarin-and-cantonese-speakers/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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