Lyackson cemetery – Highway 1A Lyackson Mustimuhw are a Central Coast Salish Hul’q’umi’num community of 200 members presently based in Chemainus, Vancouver Island

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The K’ómoks First Nation cemetery is a hauntingly beautiful spot – it’s nestled between Comox road and the Comox estuary in the Comox Indian Reserve #1. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.229604223829963.1073741913.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Victoria – Chinese Cemetery

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

In 1903 the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association purchased 3.5 acres of land at Harling Point and established the Chinese Cemetery. The cemetery was traditionally used as a temporary repose before final interment in China, a pattern which reflected the desires … Continue reading →

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St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery Father Pierre Rondeault established a mission to the Cowichan Indians in 1858. In 1870 he built the old stone “Butter Church” on Comiaken Hill. He was forced to abandon that church in 1890 and … Continue reading →

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Campbell River Indian Band cemetery

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Katherine

The Campbell River Indian Band is a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.251720124951706.1073741999.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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