Historic Fort 91﫫 is celebrating the legacy of Sir James Douglas all day Saturday. Douglas, the first governor of British Columbia, was sworn in at Fort 91﫫 in 1858. He was born in Guyana to a Creole mother and a Scottish father, and later married a M̩tis woman.
Historic Fort 91﫫 is celebrating the legacy of Sir James Douglas all day Saturday. Douglas, the first governor of British Columbia, was sworn in at Fort 91﫫 in 1858. He was born in Guyana to a Creole mother and a Scottish father, and later married a M̩tis woman.
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Continuing until 5 p.m. in partnership with the Guyanese Association, the event will offer a unique opportunity to explore B.C. history, honour cultural diversity, and reflect on the complexities of Douglas’s legacy. There will be guest speakers, Caribbean Indigenous fusion food for sale, culture performances, and more.