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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 (E&N) 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. \nFor more information go to thegreatlandgrab.ca
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/great-land-grab/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Cooks & Books: Spice Blends and Popcorn Mixes
DESCRIPTION:The popular Cooks & Books series returns with homemade spice blends and popcorn mixes. Drop in anytime from 12:30 to 2:00. \nPresented in partnership with Island Health and Mt. Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/cooks-books-spice-blends-and-popcorn-mixes/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Families
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