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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-2026-06-26/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Sunday Swaps: Audio!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all things audio swap on July 26th from 10-3! \nWhat to donate: \n\nRecords\nMusic CDs\nAudiobooks\n\nWe will be accepting donations at the front service desk until July 25th. \nYou do not need to donate to attend the swap on the 26th! \nWhen you drop off your donations be sure to pick up one of our Sunday Swap stamp bookmarks! You will earn a stamp each time you donate to a Sunday Swap! Completed stamp bookmarks will be entered into a draw at the end of 2026\, for a chance to win a prize!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sunday-swaps-audio/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Summer Drop In Art Social!
DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat and join us for a fun and casual art drop in! Bring your own supplies\, or use what we provide! \nOpen to all ages and experiences\, and all forms of arts and crafts welcome. \nMeet in the Large Meeting Room on the second floor of the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/summer-drop-in-art-social/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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