[Bcma-l] End of Season Report

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:58:28 -0800

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DOUKHOBOR DISCOVERY CENTRE CITY REPORT - November 13, 2008
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The Doukhobor Discovery Centre has had another successful season. Although
tourist numbers were down in most venues we emerged with an increase for the
7th consecutive year. Our state of the art tracking system [different
coloured pins for each month on a world map] indicates world wide visitors;
points of the compass being Finland, New Zealand, Japan and Hawaii.

It is encouraging to note that eco-tourism is the fastest growing industry
in British Columbia. It may be surprising to note that Statistics Canada
reports Canadians spend more on cultural events than sporting events. In
2003, in BC, this was $120,000,000. versus $75,000,000. Financial
encouragement of our heritage institutions is not a subsidy but an
investment. The City of Vancouver now has a full time cultural advisor and
has calculated that it receives a return of $11.50 for every dollar invested
as subsidy.

We have had over 25 tours including Rotary from South Africa as well as
school tours and major bus tours from Surrey, Seattle, and California.

Thanks to our efforts, the settlement of the Doukhobors was proclaimed an
Event of National Importance, and the leader, Peter V. Verigin, named a
Person of National Historical Significance by the HSMBC. We continue to play
a role in the restoration of the Doukhobor Suspension Bridge, and had the
official plaque dedication ceremony at our opening. We appreciate the City's
participation as evidenced by the celebratory banners.

In addition to our own well attended exhibits, the Doukhobor Discovery
Centre and Curator Larry Ewashen created several outreach exhibits. For the
first time we had a Doukhobor display at the Fall Fair, a Doukhobor exhibit
at the Port Moody Museum and a Doukhobor Textiles exhibit opening soon at
the Touchstones Museum, as well as a Doukhobor exhibit at the Selkirk
College Library. We also assisted in producing the 100th Anniversary
Pictorial in conjunction with Black Press. In February, courtesy of funding
through CBT Heritage Week, we did a major field recording and research
project concentrating on traditional Doukhobor hymnology and psalms. This
project culminated with a collective concert in Grand Forks featuring psalm
singers from Grand Forks, the Slocan Valley and Krestova. This project is
currently continuing with a video being produced which will be available to
schools, universities, libraries as well as on DVD and our website, this
project supported by BC Arts Council.

We appreciate the assistance and cooperation of the City in repairing and
restructuring our ailing porches. This was done just in time to prevent
further decay and danger to tourists and we hope that some further work of a
similar nature can take place in 2009.

Interior Health has reported contamination of our water system and we have
been on a boil water notice for much of the summer. We hope the city can
take control in providing potable water for our visitors and Bistro patrons
in time for our opening. We will also continue seeking ways to preserve our
deteriorating implements.

We look forward to continued success in the coming year. It will be equally
challenging but an equally exciting one with official visitors and more
plaque unveiling to look forward to.

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Larry A. Ewashen
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC V1N 4M5
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org
250-365-5327
Cell 250-365-6622

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