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William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

Five First Nations speakers active in a variety of different contexts offer their perspectives on issues of immediate interest. Topics covered include respect and care for elders, the generation gap, adjustment to urban life, education,…

Deals with the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 from the perspectives of W.A. Pritchard, a central participant, and Norman Penner, a historian of the strike. Topics include the historical record of the strike, the Red Scare Menace, socialism in…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

Don Garcia, president of the International Longshoremen's Union, explains the history of labour relations in this industry on the port of Vancouver, British Columbia. Trade union topics covered include union structure, union affiliation, union…

Barrie Clark, M.L.A. for North Vancouver, explains his political perspective. Topics include why he entered politics, his reasons for joining the Liberal Party, his views on the political process, and Liberal Party policy on several issues,…

Deals with the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 from the perspectives of W.A. Pritchard, a central participant, and Norman Penner, a historian of the strike. Topics include the historical record of the strike, the Red Scare Menace, socialism in…

Grace MacInnis, M.L.A., reminisces about her father, J.S. Woodsworth, M.P. and reform politics in Canada during the first half of the twentieth century. Topics covered includes conscientious objecting, the Winnipeg General Strike 1919, labour…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

Grace MacInnis, M.L.A., reminisces about her father, J.S. Woodsworth, M.P. and reform politics in Canada during the first half of the twentieth century. Topics covered includes conscientious objecting, the Winnipeg General Strike 1919, labour…

D'Arcy J. Baldwin analyzes the responses to the devastating Fraser River floods of 1894 and 1948 in the Fraser Valley. As part of the team responsible for flood control in 1948, he provided detailed commentary on the logistics of the 1948…

Mr. German recalls the founding of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association at Agassiz in 1917.

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

Agnes Kripps, M.L.A. for Vancouver South, explains her political perspective. Topics include why she entered politics, her political career expectations, and Social Credit party policy on several issues, including pollution.

Grace MacInnis, M.L.A., reminisces about her father, J.S. Woodsworth, M.P. and reform politics in Canada during the first half of the twentieth century. Topics covered includes conscientious objecting, the Winnipeg General Strike 1919, labour…

Dennis Cocke, M.L.A. for new Westminster, and Ernest Hall, M.L.A. for Surrey, explain their respective political perspectives. Topics include motivations for entering politics, the role of the opposition M.L.A., public expectations of politicians,…

Harold Winch provides a vivid first-hand account of the Great Depression in Canada, particularly in Vancouver, British Columbia. Topics include government policing of the unemployed, the privation suffered by many, and demonstrations conducted by…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…

Halford Wilson, a key player in the political process to force the evacuation of coastal Japanese-Canadians from their homes and businesses during World War II, offers his perspective on these measures. As a long-term city councillor, Wilson also…

A summary of the historical relations between First Nations and the British Columbia government over the issue of Aboriginal land title. Topics include title extinguishment, the Nisga's treaty negotiations, and federal policies.

William A. Pritchard reminisces about his experiences as Reeve of Burnaby, B.C. from 1932-1935 and his involvement in left wing politics in the 1930s in Western Canada. The discussion also refers to many individuals who were members of the Socialist…