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The first museum on Vancouver Island dedicated to Punjabi Sikh history is now open in Paldi, north of Duncan.

A new Heritage Minute shines a light on a South Asian community established in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley more than a century ago. 

The video follows Bishan Kaur — wife of town founder Mayo Singh — and her experiences as Paldi grew from a small lumber camp into a thriving town.

The video follows Bishan Kaur — wife of town founder Mayo Singh — and her experiences as Paldi grew from a small lumber camp into a thriving town.

Interactive art exhibit Khazaana, A Treasure of Sikh Heritage returned after four years to Surrey City Hall on April 7 and 8 to celebrate local Sikh artists. Hosted by Sikh Heritage BC, the event is held annually during April in celebration of Sikh Heritage month, and aims to connect, celebrate, and grow the Sikh community

Town considered to be one of Canada’s first multicultural communities

The Victoria writer, producer and director put forth a small library’s worth of Vancouver Island-related ideas last year — 100, all told. Novak and the network eventually settled on 10 documentary shorts, which premiere today for free on all Knowledge Network platforms as Coastal Dwellers. “I had no shortage of stories,” Novak said. “What we landed on for Vancouver Island runs the gamut.” Indeed it does. The mini documentaries explore topics ranging from the origins of the Cowich...