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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">April 20, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Take Part in Family Fun at the Royal BC Museum this May<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif""></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">VICTORIA, BC–</span></strong><a name="OLE_LINK5"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The
Royal BC Museum’s May activities focus on family matters in anticipation of the exciting new feature exhibition,
</span></strong></a><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/exhibitions/family"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Family Bonds and Belonging</span></i></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">,
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">opening on June 2. The popular companion exhibition, about the young man who inspired the nation,
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/exhibitions/terryfox"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Terry Fox: Running to Heart of Canada</span></i></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">is open and runs until October 1.</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Have a question that’s been troubling you? Come to a creative conclusion
with </span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/103988/museum-sage-mondays"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Museum Sage Mondays</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">.
Our facilitators will guide you through this process, using objects in the museum to help you unlock the answer to your question. Take part between 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The program is included with museum admission or membership.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Seniors are invited to take part in
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104086/remember-when-seniors-site-program"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Remember When</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">,
a drop-in program where participants can discuss, share and learn using objects from the Royal BC Museum’s learning collection. The 45 minute program starts at 10:30 am and is $10 per participant, with no charge for accompanying caregivers; it runs in the
Community Room on Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">What tools are available to dig into your own family history? Where do you
start? Archivist Genevieve Weber will explain at </span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104006/live-lunch-finding-family-bc-archives"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Live
@ Lunch: Finding Family in the BC Archives</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"> on Wednesday, May 3 from noon to 1:00 pm in the</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Newcombe Conference Hall.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with a hike to the top of Mt. Douglas
and a walk around the summit to look for insects with Entomology Curator Dr. Joel Gibson.
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104074/fieldtrippers-insects-summit"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Fieldtrippers: Insects at the Summit</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">
is by donation and takes place on Sunday May 7 from 10:30 am to noon. There is no road access to the summit at this time; participants should allow 30 to 60 minutes prior to the start of the program to hike up to the top and
</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">meet at the summit parking lot of Pkols.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Delve into DNA with your family; learn about genetic codes and hereditary
traits at </span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/103936/wonder-sunday-family-science"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Wonder Sunday: Family Science</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">.
The program is on Sunday, May 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and is included in museum admission or membership.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Take part in national</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="http://www.science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_70F5D90C.html"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Science Odyssey</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">week with</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104077/surprising-science"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Surprising Science</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">at the Royal BC Museum. See the documentary film</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104198/every-living-thing-experiencing-bioblitz"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Every Living Thing: Experiencing a Bioblitz</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">on May 12 at 5:00 pm in Newcombe Conference Hall. Entry to see the film is by donation. Get a chance to speak to our experts,
stationed throughout the galleries, on Tuesday, May 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This is included in museum admission or membership.
<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Were you a fan of Un.Expected Conversations? Missing this series and looking
for something similar? </span></strong><a href="http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/learn/adult-programming/it%E2%80%99s-complicated-discussion-series"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">It’s Complicated</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">,
a new participatory discussion series, is for you. The first instalment is on Thursday, May 17 from 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm in Helmcken House. It will tackle
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/103980/its-complicated-family-legal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">legal aspects of family</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">like adoption and divorce. This program is by donation.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">On Saturday, May 20 from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm enjoy music from the
</span></strong><a href="http://www.langleyukes.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Langley Ukulele Association</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
who is giving </span><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">a</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104160/langley-senior-b-ukulele-ensemble-recital"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">free recital</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">in</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Clifford Carl Hall.</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">The monthly series,</span><span lang="EN-GB">
</span><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/103943/stories-helmcken-house-families"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Stories at Helmcken House</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">,</span></span><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">is taking place on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and is by donation. The theme is family so
there will be no shortage of stories! <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Royal BC Museum is pleased to present
a </span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/104213/distinguished-lecture-dr-vivienne-poy"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Distinguished Lecture: Dr Vivienne Poy</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">on Sunday, May 28 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in Newcombe Conference Hall. Dr. Poy will deliver a talk, Heroes & Gamblers: Tales of
Survival and Good Fortune of the Poy Family. It is a story illuminating the Chinese diaspora from the perspective of one family.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:9.3pt;text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">For more information about any of these events, visit our online calendar
at</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">About the Royal BC Museum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="xbodytext" style="margin-top:.1pt;background:white"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">The Royal BC Museum explores the province’s human history and natural history, advances new knowledge and understanding of
BC, and provides a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for reflection. The museum and archives celebrate culture and history, telling the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire. We are a hub of community connections in BC; onsite,
offsite and online; taking pride in our collective histories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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