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Upcoming Webinar: Living Threads: Practical Ways to Engage with Indigenous Intangible Heritage

Join us on June 1 at 12 PM for a live webinar with Lucas dos Santos Roque, Heritage Planner/Acting Coaching Manager for the First People Cultural Council.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Heritage BC Award Recipients

Meet and learn about the 2026 Award recipients.

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Save the Date

Heritage BC's Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 PM PST (virtual). All members are welcome. Pre-registration required.

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Annual Heritage Conference

Thank you to everyone who attended our conference Living Connections: People, Places & Stewardship (May 4–6, 2026). If you missed it, take a peek at our schedule.

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Heritage Legacy Fund

The HLF provides vital financial support to heritage organizations and community projects across BC.

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Become a Heritage BC Member

Be a part of Heritage BC and receive membership benefits and discounts.

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Reconciliation Resources

Explore our Indigenous Cultural Heritage and Reconciliation resources.

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    Heritage BC is a member-based, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for British Columbia’s diverse heritage sector. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities across the province who champion the preservation and conservation of all forms of cultural heritage.

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    Grants

    We administer the Heritage Legacy Fund and other grant programs, providing critical funding for heritage projects and initiatives throughout BC.

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    Webinars

    Our webinars provide accessible, flexible, and cost-effective learning for individuals and organizations. Free for members!

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    Annual Conference

    Heritage BC's Annual Conference brings professionals across the heritage sector together to connect, learn, and discuss the future of heritage.

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    Become a Member

    When you join Heritage BC, you become part of a province-wide community of people who care about history, culture and place. Our members include heritage advocates, homeowners, students, non-profits, businesses and local governments who are passionate about preserving and celebrating BC’s diverse built and cultural heritage.

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    Homeowners

    Find practical tools and guidance to help you care for, upgrade, and celebrate your older home.

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    Heritage BC Blog

    Reflections from the 2026 Heritage BC Annual Conference

    Heritage BC’s 2026 conference explored relationship-building, stewardship, and community-driven approaches to heritage across Britannia Beach and Squamish.

    How Community, Place, and Stewardship Guide the 2026 Annual Heritage Conference

    Two years ago, Heritage BC reimagined our Annual Conference, creating a format focused on place-based learning, collaborative discussions, and learning directly from local communities. In keeping with this approach, we […]

    The Loss of a Canadian Register of Historic Places: Joint Statement by Heritage BC and BCMA

    Heritage BC and the BC Museums Association (BCMA) have written a joint letter to Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, which has oversight for Parks Canada, and Parliamentary […]

    Elder Voices on Ancient Heritage

    In this post, we are fortunate to share the wisdom of three Elders who offered their thoughts on Ancient Heritage in conversations with board member and Indigenous anthropologist, Dianne Hinkley: […]

    Reconnecting with the Deep Past: Ancient Heritage in BC

    Did you know that some archaeological sites in British Columbia date back as far as 15,000 years Before Present (BP)? This is truly ancient, especially when compared to the Europeans […]

    Deepening Connection: Honouring the Land and Living Culture at Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park

    As we continue reimagining what a heritage conference can be, we’re proud to introduce our second host partner, the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park. Situated on the ancestral territory of […]