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The Long Disgrace (Chinese Canadian Workers)

In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque tells the...

In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque tells...

    Telling It Like It Was (Ethel Johns)

    In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Ethel Johns was a pioneer in...

    In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Ethel Johns was a pioneer in...

      Lest They Forget

      Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque describes the 1912-1914 coal strike on Vancouver Island and the community...

      Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque describes the 1912-1914 coal strike on Vancouver Island and the community...

        Unfair (Chinese Workers)

        In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque describes the...

        In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque describes...

          Sometimes You Win

          In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque relates the...

          In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque relates...

            And He Loved the Sea (Tom McGrath)

            In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Tom McGrath was an important...

            In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Tom McGrath was an important...

              A Radical Woman (Helena Gutteridge)

              In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Helena Gutteridge was a...

              In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.Helena Gutteridge was...

                Riches, for Some

                In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque describes...

                In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque...

                  Lloyd's Ambulance

                  In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque tells the story...

                  In 2010 the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on a series of plaques telling stories of working peoples' history in the province.This plaque tells the story...

                    No 6 Mine Site

                    Cairn and plaque honours miners killed in the mines. Date: 1986.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                    Cairn and plaque honours miners killed in the mines. Date: 1986.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                      Black Community, Cumberland

                      Plaque recognizes the black community who lived and worked in Cumberland.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                      Plaque recognizes the black community who lived and worked in Cumberland.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                        Cumberland Chinatown

                        Plaque commemorates Chinese people who lived and worked in Cumberland.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                        Plaque commemorates Chinese people who lived and worked in Cumberland.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                          No 4 Mine Site

                          BC Federation of Labour plaque respecting miners killed by explosions at this mine site.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                          BC Federation of Labour plaque respecting miners killed by explosions at this mine site.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                            Japan Town

                            Plaque honouring immigrant coal miners and their families who established No. 1 Japanese Town.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                            Plaque honouring immigrant coal miners and their families who established No. 1 Japanese Town.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                              Plaque to Japanese and Chinese Workers

                              Plaque donated by four Canadian labour organizations.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                              Plaque donated by four Canadian labour organizations.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                                Chinese Cemetery

                                The Chinese Cemetery was established in the late 1800s by members of the Chinese community.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                                The Chinese Cemetery was established in the late 1800s by members of the Chinese community.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                                  Ginger Goodwin Heritage BC Stop

                                  Ginger Goodwin was a Cumberland coal miner and union organizer whose death in 1918 led to British Columbia's first general strike.Starting in 1958, Stop of Interest signs were erected across...

                                  Ginger Goodwin was a Cumberland coal miner and union organizer whose death in 1918 led to British Columbia's first general strike.Starting in 1958, Stop of Interest signs were erected across...

                                    Joe Naylor Gravesite

                                    Small plaque signifies Joe Naylor's grave at the Cumberland Cemetary.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                                    Small plaque signifies Joe Naylor's grave at the Cumberland Cemetary.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

                                      Homer Stevens Park

                                      This municipal park is located in the Port Guichon neighbourhood of Delta where Homer Stevens grew up. The park recognizes the work of Homer and his father Nick Stevens, who championed the rights...

                                      This municipal park is located in the Port Guichon neighbourhood of Delta where Homer Stevens grew up. The park recognizes the work of Homer and his father Nick Stevens, who championed the rights...

                                        Ethel Johns Plaque

                                        A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorates Ethel Johns as a person of national historic significance.Ethel Johns championed advanced education for nurses, and fought for...

                                        A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque commemorates Ethel Johns as a person of national historic significance.Ethel Johns championed advanced education for nurses, and fought for...