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Upcoming Chung | Lind Gallery Closure

By Claire Malek on April 28, 2025

The Chung | Lind Gallery will be closed from Tuesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 17.

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Quon On: A Legacy of Travel, Trade, and Community in Chinese Canada

By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on April 26, 2025

Quon On, a family of Chinese Canadian travel companies, left a huge impact on the community…

Posted in Blue Funnel Line, Chinese American History, Chinese Canadian History, Chung, chung collection, Chung Lind Gallery, Collections, Exhibitions, Frontpage Exhibition, History, Immigration and Settlement, Research and learning, vancouver, Victoria, Yip Family | Read More | No Comments

Canada’s Silk Trains

By Chelsea Shriver on April 9, 2025

Visit a student-curated display on the fast-paced silk train era!

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Leon J. Eekman Materials

By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on April 1, 2025

Learn about Leon J. Eekman, a notable Belgian-Canadian in Victoria BC.

Posted in BC history, Belgian-Canadians, Chung, chung collection, Chung Lind Gallery, Collections, Exhibitions, Frontpage Exhibition, Highlights, Immigration and Settlement, Research and learning, Universal Expositions, Veterans, Victoria, World War One | Read More | No Comments

Collection Spotlight: April is National Poetry Month

By epederso on April 1, 2025

Poetry has the power to inspire, delight, and spark imagination in readers of all ages. This month, we’re celebrating with a special spotlight on children’s poetry picture books. Explore our featured collection and discover books that bring poetry to life in fun and engaging ways! Just a few highlights (click the cover to take you […]

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New Books at Education Library: April 2025

By epederso on April 1, 2025

Welcome to our April Booklist! This month, we’re featuring over 90 new titles, including young adult novels, picture books, and more. Check out our latest arrivals and find something new to enjoy! Click on the book cover to visit the Google Books page for more details and previews. Clicking on the title will take you […]

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