Monthly VCKC Social Meeting: Tuesday 06 January 2026 - Inheriting a Canoe Paddle with Dr. Misao Dean, UVic Professor

If the canoe is a symbol of Canada, what kind of Canada does it symbolize? Inheriting a Canoe Paddle looks at how the canoe has come to symbolize love of Canada for non-aboriginal Canadians and provides a critique of this identification's unintended consequences for First Nations. Written with an engaging, personal style, it is both a scholarly examination and a personal reflection, delving into representations of canoes and canoeing in museum displays, historical re-enactments, travel narratives, the history of wilderness expeditions, artwork, film, and popular literature.

Come at 6:00 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm.

Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.