Island University – Campus Territory of the Coast Salish Snuneymuxw First Nation Department of History History 351: Twentieth Century Section S16 N01 – Building 250 Room 140 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Instructor: Kelly Black

Email: [email protected] Office: Building 340 / Office 123 Phone: (250) 753-3245, x 2132 Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to key events and themes in the history of British Columbia. • To foster analytical thinking, research and communication skills. • To introduce students to the concept of public history. • To demonstrate the practical and everyday importance of history. • To engage students with local history and the communities in which we live and learn.

Course Themes

• Colonialism • Resource Extraction • Political Conflict • Environmentalism / Conservation • Provincial Identity

Readings

There is no textbook for this course. There are however mandatory weekly readings. These readings are posted on VIU Learn (D2L). These assigned readings (see below and VIU Learn) should be completed before each class and will inform each lecture and in- class discussion.

While there is no textbook for this class, I suggest budgeting approximately $15 for the potential cost of materials associated with the public history assignment.

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Course Schedule

Week 1 January 5: Introduction - N/A January 7: “The Queen is Dead!” - Introduction to Sources: http://web.uvic.ca/vv/student/victoria_dead/index.html - Philip Resnick. The Politics of Resentment: British Columbia Regionalism and Canadian Unity. “British Columbia as a Distinct Region of .” (D2L) Week 2 January 12: Roads, Rail, Reserves, & Resources - N/A January 14: Premier McBride & BC/Canada Relations - Impacts of the McKenna-McBride Commission (1 to 8): http://www.ubcic.bc.ca/Resources/ourhomesare/narratives/Impacts_1.htm

Week 3 January 19: Local & Public History - Watch: “Rethinking Public Interpretation Around the Salish Sea:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqL1udxsxUw - “New Directions in Public History:” http://activehistory.ca/2015/11/new- directions-in-public-history/#more-17540 - “Vancouver History: Emery Barnes:” http://www.miss604.com/2010/10/vancouver-history-emery-barnes.html - Listen: “He was a famous poet and he was partly responsible for Canada's residential school system:” http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2678147687 January 21: Trip to the Nanaimo Archives - Browse http://www.nanaimoarchives.ca/

Week 4 January 26: “A White Man’s Province” - N/A January 28: Group Conversation – Race & Empire in BC - J.F. Bosher. “ in the Empire.” (D2L) - Cole Harris. “How Did Colonialism Dispossess? Comments from an Edge of Empire.” (D2L) - Renisa Mawani. “The Racial Impurities of Global Capitalism: The Politics of Labour, Iterraciality, and Lawlessness in the Salmon Canneries.” In Colonial Proximities. (D2L)

Week 5 February 2: Education at the Edge of Empire (Guest Lecture by Dr. Patrick Dunae)

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February 4: The First World War - James A. Wood. “BC Narratives of the Great War: Home, Home Away, Loss, and Hope.” (D2L)

Week 6 February 9: Life after War - Jack Hodgins. Broken Ground. “Voices from Portuguese Creek 1922.” (D2L) February 11: Morality & Reform - Robert A. Campbell. “Ladies and Escorts: Gender Segregation and Public Policy in British Columbia Beer Parlours, 1925-1945.” (D2L)

Week 7

February 16: The Great Depression - N/A February 18 The Second World War - P. Whitney Lackenbauer. “Guerillas in Our Midst: The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers, 1942-45.” (D2L)

February 22 to 26: Study Days, University Closed

Week 8 March 1: Conservation & Resource Extraction - N/A March 3: Group Conversation – Exploitation & “Protection” - Roderick Haig-Brown. A River Never Sleeps (Excerpt on D2L) - Scott Wallace & Brian Gisborne. Basking Sharks, The Slaughter of BC’s Gentle Giants (Excerpt on D2L). - Jeremy Wilson. “Forest Conservation in British Columbia, 1935-85: Reflections on a Barren Political Debate.” (D2L) - Douglas C. Harris. Fish, law, and colonialism: the legal capture of salmon in British Columbia. “The Law Runs Through It: Weirs, Logs, Nets, and Fly Fishing on the Cowichan River, 1877–1937.” (D2L)

Week 9 March 8: Labour & Capital: Post War Prosperity - Watch: Ripple Rock https://www.nfb.ca/film/ripple_rock

March 10: WAC Bennett - Tina Loo. “People in the Way: Modernity, Environment, and Society on the Arrow Lakes.” (D2L)

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Week 10 March 15: Left Turn, Right Turn - “Dave Barrett’s Rich Legacy to British Columbians” http://thetyee.ca/News/2012/08/30/Dave-Barrett/

March 17: A Year in Five Minutes: Vancouver 1972. http://spacing.ca/vancouver/2010/06/07/a-year-in-five-minutes-vancouver-1972/

Week 11 March 22: Recession & the 1980s - Watch: Solidarity https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/145442 1/uiconf_id/26824312/entry_id/0_3nfde2wa/embed/dynamic

March 24: Public Interpretation Assignment Review - N/A

Week 12 March 29: The War in the Woods & the Modern Treaty - N/A March 31: Group Conversation – Environmentalism, Resources, & Colonialism - Terry Glavin. This Ragged Place. “From the Old Rice Mill to Annieville Drift.” (D2L) - Nicholas Blomley. "Shut the Province Down:” First Nations Blockades in British Columbia, 1984-1995. (D2L) - Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group. Getting to 100%. (D2L) - Lorna Stefanick. “Baby Stumpy and the War in the Woods: Competing Frames of British Columbia Forests” (D2L)

Week 13 April 5: Class Review April 7: Class Review

Assignments

Office Hour Visits 5% Group Conversation Participation 15% Learning Responses 20% Public History Group Assignment 30% Community Snapshot 30% Total 100%

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All written assignments must use the VIU Department of History Essay Writing and Style Guide.

Office Hour Visits (2 x 2.5% = 5%)

Communication with your instructor is essential to success in any class. Schedule a visit with me during my office hours (a sign up sheet will be posted on my office door) at least twice during the term. If you are unable to make scheduled office hours please speak with me so that we can arrange a different time that will work for you. Visits during the last 3 weeks of the course will not count toward this grade.

Group Conversation Participation (3 x 5% = 15%)

In this class we will be learning from the lectures and readings, but also from each other. Our group conversations are an opportunity to explore your thoughts about the readings and what they tell us about the course themes and the past/present of British Columbia. Each student will be assigned a particular reading to be responsible for. While all students are expected to be familiar with all readings, it is expected that you will have a more intimate knowledge of the reading assigned to you. The week before the group conversation I will assign a specific reading to you and provide a set of questions to consider based on that reading. During class I will help guide discussion - however, it is your role to contribute, listen carefully, and act respectfully as these are the criteria you will be evaluated on.

Learning Responses (2% x 10 weeks = 20%)

Due: Each Saturday at 11:30pm. Submitted online through VIU Learn.

Length: 200-350 words (total)

For the first 12 weeks of the class you will be asked to submit short learning responses based on the content of that week’s class (including the assigned readings). These are expected to be full sentences and should be more than a simple summary of events. I would like to see you identify the reasons for your response (i.e.: why did these issues stand out to you?). Your 10 best responses out of 12 will be selected and count toward your final grade.

You will be asked to answer the following two questions:

1) From your perspective, what were the key issues discussed in the lecture, readings, and discussion? (1%)

2) After reflecting on the lecture, discussion, and readings what is an unanswered question that you have? (1%)

Public History Group Assignment (30%)

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Due: Proposal – February 11th (10%) Interpretation – March 24th (20%)

Part of this class is about exploring the practical and applicable aspects of history – often referred to as Public History. Public history refers to the many diverse ways that we encounter, create, present, debate, and discuss the past. In this assignment you and other members of your group are asked to develop a form of public interpretation. Public interpretation refers to concise, informative, creative, and engaging ways to tell stories and present information to the public. You have seen interpretation many times in your life – even if you haven’t recognized it: plaques, panels, statues, walking tours, and murals are just a few examples of public history and public interpretation.

Groups will be asked to create an example of public interpretation based on a historical person/place/event/theme in Nanaimo’s history (areas outside of Nanaimo may be considered but the group must speak with me before moving ahead). We will have a class devoted to this subject where we will discuss the assignment in greater detail. As a brief overview, the assignment asks for the following:

1) Proposal. The proposal should describe in 1 to 2 pages the person/place/event/idea etc. that the interpretation will explore. On an additional page(s), the group should explain what this interpretation will look like: a walking tour, a plaque, etc. Provide a preliminary sketch or outline. Your group’s proposal must also detail how the work of the assignment will be divided between the various members of the group. You should also propose a budget for the project (cost of printing, materials etc). 2) Interpretation. Interpretation is not simply a list of historical facts. The best interpretation tells a story. Your project should be: - Creative - Engaging - Informative - Historically accurate

The following books are on reserve at the VIU Library’s main desk and may be a good place to start for this assignment:

• Black Diamond City: Nanaimo in the Victorian Era. By Jan Peterson. Call number: FC 3849 N35 P47 2002 • Harbour City: Nanaimo in Transition, 1920-1967. By Jan Peterson. Call number: FC 3849 N35 P473 2006 • Hub City: Nanaimo, 1886-1920. By Jan Peterson. Call number: FC 3849 N35 P472 2003 • Nanaimo Retrospective: The First Century. By E Blanche Norcross. Call number: FC 3849 N3 N335 Updated January 10, 2015 6

• Nanaimo: Scenes from the Past. By P.M. Johnson. Call number: FC 3849 N33 J64 • Nanaimo: The Story of a City. By Nanaimo and District Museum Society. Call number: FC 3849 N26 N33 1983 • A Place in Time: Nanaimo Chronicles. By Jan Peterson. Call number: FC 3849 N35 P4735 2008

Community Snapshot (30%)

Due: March 31st Optional Proposal Due March 3rd (5%) Length: 7 to 10 pages.

When we learn about the history of a large place like British Columbia it is easy to forget that major events in the past have also had a real impact on communities and the daily lives of people living in those communities. In this assignment you are asked to develop a community snapshot, using a community of your choosing from British Columbia.

1) Choose a community. Begin by answering the following question: what is the origin of the community and its name? (e.g.: Nanaimo is the Anglicization of Snuneymuxw and the city developed around the extraction of coal). 2) Select two events/subjects from twentieth century BC history that we will be discussing in this class (e.g.: First World War & BC Ferries). In your paper, describe how these events impacted British Columbia, followed by a spotlight on how your chosen community was impacted. Research primary and secondary sources to understand how your community reacted to/understood these events/subjects. You may use primary sources, oral histories, and books to develop this snapshot. You must use a minimum of four primary sources and/or oral histories for each event. These primary sources/oral histories must be different from those used in the Public History Group Assignment.

You have the option of submitting a proposal that will count towards 5% of your overall grade for this assignment, making the paper itself worth 25%. This proposal is an opportunity for you to seek feedback on your research ideas. The proposal should include one to two paragraphs outlining the community and two events/subjects you will look at. As well, you must include at least two examples of primary sources that you will use.

Some places to start your research

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VIU Library: • History Library Guide http://libguides.viu.ca/history • First Nations Historical News Sources http://libguides.viu.ca/FN/HistoricalNews Vancouver Island Regional Library • Search VIRL http://virl.bc.ca/ • Websites & Online Resources • VIHistory.ca (Primary Sources, Census Data etc) http://vihistory.ca/ • BC Historical Newspapers http://historicalnewspapers.library.ubc.ca/ • BC Archives at the Royal BC Museum http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/search- archives/ • BC Legislative Archives http://archives.leg.bc.ca/ • First Voices (First Nations Language & Stories) http://www.firstvoices.com/en/index-canada-west • Snuneymuxw First Nation https://www.snuneymuxw.ca

Late Assignments and Accommodations

If necessary, I am generally willing to hear requests for extensions BEFORE the day the assignment is due. Assignments submitted late without accommodation or relevant documentation (e.g.: doctor’s note) may be penalized 5% per day (including the weekend). Assignments submitted later than one week after the due date may not be accepted. Unless otherwise agreed upon, all assignments not on VIU Learn must be submitted at the beginning of class in hard copy. VIU’s Early Alert System

Whether it’s your first year or your fourth (or tenth!), university can become overwhelming. I strongly encourage you to communicate to me any concerns you may have about your contribution to, and progress in, the course. Should I become concerned about your academic performance or wellbeing I may demonstrate my concern through use of VIU’s Early Alert System. The Early Alert System allows academic, financial or mental health issues to be identified sooner and responded to in a more coordinated way. It is designed to provide you with the earliest possible connection to resources like academic advising, financial advising, counselling, or other forms of support to help you get back on track. All Early Alert referrals are held in the strictest confidence and are made with the sole goal of furthering student success. For more information visit https://www2.viu.ca/facultyhelp/InformationforStudents.asp Students with Disabilities

Students with documented Disabilities requiring academic and/or exam accommodation should contact Disability Services, (250) 740-6446- [email protected] to make an appointment.

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Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a serious form of academic misconduct. The VIU Student Academic Code of Conduct defines plagiarism as: “the intentional unacknowledged use of someone else’s words, ideas, or data. When a student submits work for credit that includes the words, ideas or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, in a style appropriate to the area of study, and, if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks or block format as well. By placing their names on work submitted for credit, students certify the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgments.” Students found to be plagiarizing their work will face serious academic penalties. Counselling Services and Resources

Counselling Services offers free confidential and professional support to enrolled VIU students. Counsellors collaborate with students in a compassionate setting to clarify concerns, establish goals and explore resources for wellbeing. To set up an appointment, drop by the Health & Wellness Centre on the 3rd floor of Building 200 or call 250 740- 6416 from 8:30-4:00 pm. For more information visit https://www2.viu.ca/counselling/index.asp. Religious Observance

Students requesting academic accommodation on the basis of religious observance should make a formal, written request to the instructor for alternate dates and/or means of satisfying academic requirements. Such requests should be made during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist.

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