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Province to launch website to seek public input on South Asian museum

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Nov, 2023 05:14 PM

The B-C government says it will launch a website to seek public input on a new museum that would highlight the history, culture and contributions of South Asian heritages in the province.

Lana Popham, minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport, says public input, especially from South Asian communities, is vital to creating a first-of-its-kind museum.

Thrilled to announce the launch of public engagement for a new museum in BC showcasing the history, culture, and contributions from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages! Share your input on the name, location, and vision for this museum here! #bcpoli https://t.co/tE7WfvIn17 pic.twitter.com/b3AZIyAi3P
— Lana Popham (@lanapopham) November 21, 2023

The province says community-designed workshops and an online public survey will begin early next year.

It says the public engagement process will be informed by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue along with an advisory committee made up of appointed members who identify as South Asian

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