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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Comox Valley will have no shortage of events and activities to celebrate this important day.
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations will be held at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Click here for the schedule, details, and how you can get involved.
The 2024 K’ómoks Festival will be held near the Frank Memorial Pole from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm. Click here for the schedule, details, and how you can get involved.
And it’s not just a single day - June is National Indigenous History Month, so click here to read more about the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
80th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6th, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On that day in 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the British Army Group.
The HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial, located at 625 Cliffe Avenue, will have 80th Anniversary panels on display from now until the end of the summer. Click here to learn more about the history of D-Day and the stories of those who served.
Canada Day! We are open!
The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, July 1st. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul, enter to win a door prize, and try their hand at kids’ crafts. There will also be a special one-day-only 50% off sale for the book Step Into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley (limit of 3 per person).
While you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort, take a few moments to check out the new second floor exhibit “Models & Miniatures”.
Standing the Test of Time
This month marks anniversary milestones for several Comox Valley longstanding clubs, businesses, and organizations.
The Comox Valley Writers Society hosted their 60th anniversary celebrations at Anderton Gardens on June 8th, complete with music, readings of poetry, children’s stories, fiction, and memoir in areas of the gardens.
The non-profit Soroptimist Courtenay organization is celebrating 80 years of providing women and girls access to the education and training needed to achieve economic empowerment.
This year's Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival, from July 19th - 21st, will mark its 20th anniversary supporting authors and book lovers far and wide.
Show up to support these local groups that have enriched our Valley’s spirit, and make yourself a part of our history.
39th Anniversary of Miners Memorial in Cumberland
June 14th - 16th marks the 39th anniversary of Miners Memorial in Cumberland. Every year since 1986 community members, organizers, activists, historians, musicians, families and the labour community have come together to commemorate the sacrifices of workers around the world and right here in Cumberland.
Although decades have passed since the last mines closed in Cumberland, the memories of mining and the deep sense of grief over the loss of life underground remains. Click here for more details.
Summer Worker Needed!
We’re looking to fill one more position for the upcoming summer months.
Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs 2024 we have funding available for someone between the ages of 16 and 30 to work for an eight-week period. The job involves working with the social history collection and other tasks around the museum. If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk. Click Here for details about the Community Museum Technician position.
Spotlight on Courtenay Streets
Grieve Avenue and some of the family history behind its namesake are the feature for this month.
George Grieve’s mysterious disappearance, overseeing the building of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and the arrival of brother Henry Grieve are all covered in this article from the March 25th, 1970 edition of the Comox District Free Press.
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Summer Fossil Tours
As the warmer weather approaches, don’t forget to book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Tours will run from now until the fall, with public tours for families and school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages, newcomers and returning enthusiasts.
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For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334 - 0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
Photo of the Month
CDM #p55-119b Courtenay Parade, 1920s
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 63rd year, supports heritage preservation in the Comox Valley through special events, lectures, education programmes, research and exhibitions. Your membership benefits these award winning programmes on a year round basis and we appreciate it!
Becoming a member provides you with discounts in the gift shop and on lectures and an opportunity to support one of the most active regional museums in British Columbia. Thank you for your support.
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Museum Funding
In 1961, founders of the Courtenay and District Historical Society began with a regional mandate to create the Courtenay and District Museum (CDM) to collect, preserve and interpret natural and cultural heritage of the Comox Valley. Core values encompass integrity, inclusiveness, community service, rigorous research, objective interpretation and public outreach.
Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
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