BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast

Join us as we share the interviews from our Heritage Fairs. These are interviews done with students about their heritage projects, ranging from family history to injustices in Canada's past.

Forgotten History: Riverview Mental Hospital & Mental Health Care in BC

Welcome to the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast! This year, our Alumni Council focused on hidden history. In this special episode, Freddie interviews Lucy about her project on Riverview Mental Hospital and the history of mental health care in BC. Learn more about our alumni, and see their blog posts, at bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bcheritagefairs.

08-08
21:13

Advice For Teachers Mini Episode 4

In this special miniseries we will hear alumni council member Lucy interviewing our 2023 students about their best advice for teachers and students producing heritage fair projects. These interviews were conducted during our showcase at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.

07-15
03:02

Advice For Teachers Mini Episode 3

In this special miniseries we will hear alumni council member Lucy interviewing our 2023 students about their best advice for teachers and students producing heritage fair projects. These interviews were conducted during our showcase at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.

07-12
04:15

Advice for teachers mini episode 2

In this special miniseries we will hear alumni council member Lucy interviewing our 2023 students about their best advice for teachers and students producing heritage fair projects. These interviews were conducted during our showcase at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.

07-08
03:42

Advice for Teachers Mini Episode 1

In this special miniseries we will hear alumni council member Lucy interviewing our 2023 students about their best advice for teachers and students producing heritage fair projects. These interviews were conducted during our showcase at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.

07-03
04:10

Forgotten History: Chignecto Ship Railway

Welcome to the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast! This year, our Alumni Council focused on hidden history. In this special episode, Lucy interviews Freddie about his project on the Chignecto Ship Railway. Learn more about our alumni, and see their blog posts, at bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs. Plan for the Ship Railway. Source credit: Government of Nova Scotia, https://is.gd/vofekot

05-28
30:24

Tosca, Viola Desmond

Thank you for tuning in to season 1 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, our final episode of season 1, we hear from Tosca, with her project on Viola Desmond. Tosca is interviewed by Alumni Council Coordinator Keilin. You can see this project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

11-17
12:22

Rose M, Emily Carr and Her Paintings

Welcome to episode 20 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Rose M, with her project on Emily Carr and Her Paintings. Rose is interviewed by Alumni Council member Tracy. You can see this project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

11-10
13:21

Guneet and Kaursafia, Underground Railroad

Welcome to episode 19 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Guneet and Kaursafia, with their project on the Underground Railroad. They are interviewed by Alumni Council member Kevin. You can see this project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

11-03
07:36

Rose D, Rose Fortune

Welcome to episode 18 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Rose D, with her project on Rose Fortune. Roseis interviewed by Alumni Council member Judy. You can see Rose’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Welcome to episode 18 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Rose D, with her project on Rose Fortune. Rose is interviewed by Alumni Council member Judy. You can see Rose’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/.

10-27
10:34

Marina, Francis Marion Beynon

Welcome to episode 17 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Marina, with her project on Francis Marion Beynon. Marina is interviewed by Alumni Council member Daniel. You can see Marina’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

10-20
13:47

People of British Columbia: Johnny Part 2

This is a bonus episode of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast, where we share part of our Alumni’s major project for 2022: People of British Columbia: Stories of Food, Culture, and Immigration. Today we’re sharing part 2 of Arianna and Judy’s interview with Johnny, owner of Pacific Centre Mall’s Hula Poke, and Orijin Yoga Studio. You can see the entire project at bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/alumni-major-projects.

10-18
13:19

Mannat, Bomb Girls: If You Can Walk, Creep, or Crawl, Sign Here!

Welcome to episode 16 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Mannat, with her project Bomb Girls: If You Can Walk, Creep, or Crawl, Sign Here! Mannat is interviewed by Alumni Council member Prabhnoor. You can see Mannat’s video, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

10-13
12:17

People of British Columbia: Johnny Part 1

This is a bonus episode of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast, where we share part of our Alumni’s major project for 2022: People of British Columbia: Stories of Food, Culture, and Immigration. Today we’re sharing part 1 of Arianna and Judy’s interview with Johnny, owner of Pacific Centre Mall’s Hula Poke, and Orijin Yoga Studio. You can see the entire project at bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/alumni-major-projects.

10-11
10:46

Makayla, Why Did My Great Great Grandparents Immigrate to Canada?

Welcome to episode 15 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Makayla, with her project, Why Did My Great Great Grandparents Immigrate to Canada? Makayla  is interviewed by Social Media Manager Julia. You can see Makayla’s video, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation or search for us on Canada Helps or Charitable Impact.

10-06
10:40

People of British Columbia: Carolina

This is a bonus episode of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast, where we share part of our Alumni’s major project for 2022: People of British Columbia: Stories of Food, Culture, and Immigration. Today we’re sharing Lucy’s interview with Carolina, who immigrated from El Salvador as a child. You can see the entire project at bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/alumni-major-projects. You can also see the video of Carolina’s lobster story on our Instagram, @bcheritagefairs.

10-05
13:32

Lillian, the Inuit and the Qimmiq

Welcome to episode 14 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Lillian, who did her project on the Inuit and the Qimmiq. Lillian is interviewed by Alumni Council member Freddie. You can see Lillian’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation.

09-29
12:32

Jada, The Amazing Life of Coal Mining

Welcome to episode 13 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Jada, who did her project on coal mining in Canadian history. Jada is interviewed by Alumni Council member Tracy. You can see Jada’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation.

09-22
16:28

Harroop, My Family's Story to Canada

Welcome to episode 12 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Harroop, who did her project on her family’s immigration story. Harroop is interviewed by Alumni Council Coordinator Keilin. You can see Harroop’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation.

09-15
11:59

Tyson, History of Freeride Mountain Biking in BC

Welcome to episode 11 of the BC Heritage Fairs Interview Cast. On today's episode, we hear from Tyson, who did his project on the history of freeride mountain biking. Tyson is interviewed by Alumni Council Coordinator Keilin. You can see Tyson’s project, and all of our 2022 student projects, at https://bcheritagefairsalumni.wordpress.com/2022-virtual/. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bcheritagefairs, or donate to the Heritage Fairs program at bcheritagefairs.ca/donation.

09-08
18:16

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