Royal BC Museum

Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and BC is a 10,000 sq. ft. feature exhibition on now at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the establishment of British Columbia as a Crown Colony.

These public programs and events compliment the exhibition:

The Free Spirit Players
A cast of characters from BC's past, both ordinary and extraordinary, will play out their stories and answer your questions. Included with museum admission.

Performances are on the hour from 11am to 4pm from March 13, 2008 to May 31, 2008 and September 2, 2008 to January 11, 2009.

Performances every 30 minutes from June 1, 2008 to September 1, 2008.

From the World to BC - Saturday Series
Events are on the fourth Saturday of each month, beginning in April 2008. Free with the exception of 10am storytimes which are included with admission. Events run between 10am and 1pm.

From the World to BC is a chance for you and your family to visit with community groups who have come to the RBCM to share their culture and stories with you, our visitor.

Topics are subject to change. Please visit this website again closer to the event date for updated descriptions, times and locations. Each event will begin at 10 am in the gallery with Tales for Tots multi-cultural storytelling presented by Puente Theatre Association and the Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria.

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Saturday, September 27th, 2008	10am: Tales for Tots multi-cultural storytelling presented by Puente Theatre Association and the Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria. Included with museum admission. 11am - 1pm: Enjoy multi-cultural theatre and storytelling presented by Puente Theatre at various locations throughout the museum. Portions of this event are Included with museum admission.
Saturday, October 25th, 2008	10am: Tales for Tots multi-cultural storytelling presented by Puente Theatre Association and the Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria. Included with museum admission. 10:30am & 11:30am: Leikarring Folk Dancers perform folk dances from Norway. Free. 11am & 12pm: Sampaguita Folk Dance from the Philippines. Free. 12:30pm: O'Brien School of Irish Dance. Free.
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008	10am: Tales for Tots multi-cultural storytelling presented by Puente Theatre Association and the Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria. Included with museum admission. 11am & 1pm: November is International Drum Month. Participate in one of the Hand Drum Rhythms workshop at 11am and 1pm (space is limited, first come basis). Enjoy performances by Uminari Taiko, Aiewa dancers and Moon Dance Arts. Free.
Saturday, December 27th, 2008	10am: Tales for Tots multi-cultural storytelling presented by Puente Theatre Association and the Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria. Included with museum admission. 11am & 12pm: Veselka Ukrainian Dance Group perform. Free.

Thursday Night Café Series
Doors 6pm
Event 7 - 9pm
Ticketed Event - tickets will go on sale March 13, 2008.
Adults: $8 in advance, $10 day of, $28 for the series.
Seniors / Students with ID / Annual Pass Holders / Friends Members:
$6 in advance, $8 day of, $21 for the series.
Click to purchase tickets online.

Join other members of the community in a lively, informal atmosphere to take part in discussions on the topic of multiculturalism. Hear from experts and give your point of view. Engage with Forum Theatre and direct the action. This is NOT your typical lecture series. Topics are subject to change. Please check this website again closer to the date.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008	DNA & You With a swab of your inner cheek, scientists say that they can tell you where your ancestors came from. But what exactly is your DNA and are there moral and legal ramifications to knowing your deep history?
Thursday, October 23, 2008	Is Multiculturalism Dead? Since 1971 Canadian identity has been based on public acceptance of difference and support of cultural pluralism. Does multiculturalism actually promote acceptance or does it emphasize differences and separatism? Is there a better model? Join a discussion on the ups and downs of multiculturalism.
Thursday, November 27, 2008	Who are You? Our cultural background is a vital part of our identity. Where does identity come from? What influences does our social environment have on us? How does where our parent's come from influence our identity? Come and tell us who you are.
Thursday, January 8, 2009	What's for Dinner? Sharing culture through food. The type of food we enjoy is strongly influenced by our cultural background - or is it? Can you learn about your culture and history through food alone? Participate in a discussion about what food means to people and maybe even share a recipe or two.

If you're interested in other events at the Royal BC Museum, visit our What's On page here »

Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, on the Inner Harbour
Victoria, BC Canada V8W 9W2
Tel: 250-356-7226 / Fax: 250-387-5674 / Email: reception@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Open every day except Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Museum: 9am - 5pm (and until 10pm most Fridays and Saturdays, June 6 to September 27, 2008)
IMAX: 10am - 8pm
Shop: 9am - 5pm
Cafe: 9am - 5pm
Archives: Hours of Operation

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Free Spirit Conservation Tour Teacher's Guide

Teachers and instructors:

visit the Free Spirit Conservation Tour with your class and use this guide to help plan your trip. It includes a description of exhibition highlights, tips on how to experience the tour, links to online resources and ideas for ways you can engage students before and after your visit. The Royal BC Museum and BC Hydro Power Smart are proud to support the education of British Columbia's school-aged children. Click here to download the guide now.

For more information, contact your local museum in Fort St John, Prince George, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Courtenay and Langley.