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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-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Knit Wits
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knit-wits/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Landscape Ecology and Sustainable Land Stewardship (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Landscape Ecology and Sustainable Land Stewardship (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Jay Rastogi to explore landscape ecology and approaches to sustainable land stewardship and self-sufficiency. Learn how ecological relationships can inform the ways people understand\, care for\, and live with the land. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/landscape-ecology-and-sustainable-land-stewardship-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Anna Byrne Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:Anna Byrne is an author\, speaker\, and end-of-life educator.  Anna will be reading from her book\, “The Last Caravan” which offers a new paradigm for deathcare by returning it to the community. \n“Facing a terminal diagnosis\, Mary Morgan asks three friends to be her “dying team”. Over 16 months\, until her death with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)\, the team curates a death steeped in beauty\, ceremony and practical support through building a casket\, home vigil and green burial.”
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/anna-byrne-book-reading/
LOCATION:Quadra Island
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T180000
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Quadra Island Library at 250-285-2216 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-10/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T173000
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SUMMARY:Get Reel Documentary Film Screening: GHOSTS OF THE SEA
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Parksville Library for our Get Reel: Documentary Film Club with a screening of NFB documentary Ghosts of the Sea. \nWhile searching for clues about the death of her brother\, who was lost at sea\, Virginia Tangvald embarks on a fascinating investigation into her family’s dark secrets. Calling into question the idyllic life of her father\, legendary sailor Peter Tangvald\, her quest dismantles the myth of absolute freedom and offers the hope that a toxic cycle has been broken. \nEveryone is welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served\, and it will end with a discussion as time permits. \n\nThe Get Reel: Documentary Film Club is a monthly documentary series featuring captivating stories\, significant historical events\, and the remarkable people who have shaped our world. Films will be screened once a month on Tuesday afternoons in the Forum. Future dates are: November 17 & December 15.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/get-reel-documentary-film-screening-ghosts-of-the-sea/
LOCATION:City of Parksville Forum
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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