Robson Reading Series Presents Jean Barman

In 2008, British Columbia celebrated the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia and 150 years of cultural diversity, community and achievement.  As a celebration of this milestone, British Columbia: Spirit of the People captures the rich selection of archival images depicting the province’s past paired with iconic and stunning colour photographs capturing the diversity of the modern landscape.

From the large stretches of open range and grassland of the Southern Interior, to the rugged geography of the Kootenays and Coast Mountains, the verdant beauty of the Gulf Islands and the excitement of the province’s cities and communities, respected B.C. historian Dr. Jean Barman delves into the region’s history, from the first hu-mans to arrive in British Columbia twenty thousand years ago to the promises and hopes of the twenty-first century, including the first contact between Indigenous peoples and newcomers; the legacy of the fur trade and gold rush; the contributions of immigrant cultures; the development of communities and urban centres and the flourishing of the arts.  Come join us as Jean presents the stunning visuals of BC.