[BCMA] New Exhibit: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Exhibit Opening: Solidarity on Ships and Shore

Richmond, BC – April 8, 2014:  The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National 
Historic Site welcomes its inspiring new Feature Exhibit: Solidarity on 
Ships and Shore: Organizing the West Coast Fishing Industry. The exhibit 
opens May 1, 2014 to coincide with May Day -- the International Day of 
Workers. 

Set in a historic cannery, Solidarity on Ships and Shore examines the 
fascinating history of the men and women who fought to improve conditions 
in the West Coast fishing industry.  Throughout the 20th Century, many of 
today’s established organizations were formed to support individuals 
working in the fishing industry. From labour unions to co-operatives and 
credit unions, groups struggled to make the work of fishermen and shore 
workers safer and financially stable.  The exhibit illustrates their 
stories through moving music, art and archival images.

Sponsored by WorkSafe BC, the exhibit shows daily from May 1, 2014 to 
Spring 2015. 


The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada is operated 
by the non-profit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, on behalf of Parks 
Canada. 
Location: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond BC (Steveston Village). 
Hours: Open daily, year round from 10am-5pm.  Admission:  Adults $7.80, 
Children (6-16) $3.90, Under 6: Free.  Call 604-664-9009 for details.  
www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com



For more information, please contact: 
Mimi Horita, Marketing & Visitor Services Manager
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Ave. Richmond, BC  V7E 3J1
t: 604.664.9006    f: 604.664.9137
http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.com/
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