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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 will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Skill Sampler : Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Cowichan library for our skill sampler program! \nTry a new skill each month! Discover a new hobby! \nEvery second Sunday of the month at the Cowichan library in Duncan from 10:30am – 12:30pm. \nFree drop-in! No registration required. \nNext meeting: November 8 The Building Blocks to Figure Drawing with Jazmyn   \nQuestions? Call us at 250-746-7661 or send us an email at cowichan@virl.bc.ca \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/skill-sampler-figure-drawing/
LOCATION:2687 James St. Duncan\, BC
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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