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The history of British Columbia covers the period from the arrival of Paleo-Indians thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the lands encompassing present-day British Columbia were inhabited for millennia by a number of First Nations.
The 5th millennium BC spanned the years [5000 BCE - 4000 BCE) (c. 7 ka to c. 6 ka), that is, inclusive of 5000 BCE but exclusive of 4000 BCE. It is impossible to precisely date events that happened around the time of this millennium and all dates mentioned here are estimates mostly based on geological and anthropological analysis.
An interactive timeline that complements the series British Columbia: An Untold History through diverse, racialized and marginalized histories from across the geographical regions of B.C.
Sep 5, 2024 · The area that was to become British Columbia first caught the attention of European countries in the late 18th century. Spanish ships visited the coast in 1774, followed by the British explorer James Cook, who was searching for the Northwest Passage.
4 days ago · One of the last regions of the North American continent to be explored and settled, British Columbia emerged in the second half of the 20th century as one of the leading provinces of Canada in population, economic wealth, and overall growth.
Learn about BC’s history that began with the First Nations people, the province's union with Canada and the expansion and growth that formed present-day BC.
The year 2021 marks 150 years since British Columbia joined confederation. The history of the area, however, is much older. While there are myriad events to choose from, here are thirteen moments in the long and storied history of the province of British Columbia.
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