November 17, 2000 For Immediate Release

The University of Northern British Columbia will be hosting a number of public events to commemorate BC Archives Week. The events will help increase awareness of local history and promote the work of the Northern BC Archives at UNBC.

Capturing Community Memories: The Writing of Local History
This book panel discussion will feature local historians Jack Boudreau, Valerie Giles, Councillor Shirley Gratton, UNBC History prof Mary-Ellen Kelm, and Eldon Lee.
Tuesday, November 21st at7pm
Keith Gordon Room, Prince George Public Library

Official Opening of the UNBC Archives
This event will be held in the Atrium of the Administration Building and include archival displays and recognition of the Archive's inaugural donors. In addition, a ribbon-cutting will be held in the area of the UNBC Library currently occupied by the Archive.
Wednesday, November 22nd at noon
Administration Building Atrium

The UNBC Archive currently holds collections on northern flora, an early-1900s ledger from a Cariboo gold mine, the entire historical record of the Cassiar mining community, and a genealogical history of the Carrier people.

The University is currently attempting to create a $1.5 million endowment for the ongoing operation of the Archive. The interest generated by the endowment could support a number of annual projects, including outreach with First Nations communities, offering courses on cataloging local history, a travelling exhibit on northern BC artifacts, and an interactive website.