The Victoria Lawn Bowling “Book Club With a Difference” chose The Chief Factor’s Daughter for its winter activity. Photo posted of the author and some of the members at their October meeting in historic Beacon Hill Park. http://www.victorialbc.com/photos.html
Tango Workshop in Crofton, Sunday, June 2nd
Looking forward to teaching another workshop in Crofton, on Technique and Fitting Embellishments to the Music. 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Sunday. Followed by the “Meet in the Middle” Milonga at 6 pm. http://dancenanaimo.com/dancenanaimo2/
Book Club Meeting at Point Ellice House, April 25th
Meeting with the Saanich Newcomers’ Club at this National Heritage Site, to discuss the eventful early history of Point Ellice House and its connections to the Work family portrayed in The Chief Factor’s Daughter. This is an ongoing opportunity for Book Clubs; scheduling is flexible. For further details, please use the Contact Form above or …
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Discussion of Work family at SFU, February 18th
Pleased to speak to a Social History class at Simon Fraser University, about the fur-trade family of Chief Factor John Work and Josette Lagacé.
Review by British blogger
A “thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read… ” http://penandpencilgirls.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/what-to-read-when-youre-not-reading-pride-and-prejudice/
Book Club meeting at Point Ellice House, January 16th
Meeting with the Victoria Women’s Newcomers group, to discuss the early history of the House and its connections to The Chief Factor’s Daughter. From the Activities Report of the VWNC’s February newsletter: On January 16th several VWNC members took part in a very interesting tour of Point Ellice House followed by tea with Vanessa Winn, …
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The Chief Factor’s Daughter added to the HBC Heritage bibliography
Listing on the Hudson’s Bay Company heritage website, Learning Centre bibliography. Review coming soon! http://www.hbcheritage.ca/hbcheritage/learning/bibliography/
Tango Workshop in Crofton, Sunday, October 28th
Exploring technique with the ocho cortado, including variations. Crofton Community Centre, Musgrave at Robert Street. Class 5 – 6 pm, followed by buffet dinner at 6, and “Meet-in-the-Middle” milonga at 7 pm.
Opportunity for Book Clubs: Meet the author at Point Ellice House
I am delighted to be partnering with Point Ellice House museum, to offer book clubs the opportunity to meet at this national heritage site and discuss its connections to characters in The Chief Factor’s Daughter. Learn about the story behind Point Ellice’s first owners! Includes a tour of the House, discussion with the author, and refreshments, …
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News: The Chief Factor’s Daughter studied at SFU
The Chief Factor’s Daughter is on the reading list of a History seminar at Simon Fraser University. http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/history/Course%20Outlines/2012/fall%202012/Hist%20436b%20FALL%202012.pdf I am looking forward to meeting the instructor and class in November!