Much More Than Accessible

Active wheelchair athlete makes Vancouver his home for the beauty and accessibility.
1 minute 43 seconds


By Duncan Campbell
Duncan is one of the co-creators of wheelchair rugby, affectionately known as 'murderball', and currently works at the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association. 

Vancouver in the 30s and 40s

Recalling growing up in Vancouver, exploring Stanley Park and downtown. 
1 minute 58 seconds


By Marjorie Noble
Marjorie was born in Victoria and raised in South Vancouver. She went to Moberly Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. She raised her children in Vancouver and worked at Eaton's for many years. She is now retired and spends time at her local senior's centre, enjoys the outdoors as well as quilting and knitting. 

A Proud Lineage

Squamish Nation Elder describes her unique family history and shares memories of Vancouver.
2 minutes 9 seconds


By Slawiya Andrea Jacobs 
I have been married for 54 years to Paitsmauk, I have 5 children, 13 grand children and 12 great grand children. I am retired but very active in my community by sitting on several committees and helping our Elders Center and longhouse. I enjoy crafting and travelling and I am very proud of my heritage. 

Encroaching Vancouver

Squamish Nation member and lifelong resident of traditional Squamish territory shares memories of family gatherings and of the bounty of the land.
1 minute 43 seconds

By Paitsmauk Dave Jacobs 
Paitsmauk is a historian and storyteller of his people. He graciously shares his family and cultural knowledge and ensures that it is passed down to the younger generations. 

Oppenheimer Park

Vancouver resident recounts growing up in Oppenheimer Park and how it has shaped him into the person he is today.

1 minute 41 seconds

By Eddie Taylor

Eddie has a family with two young sons and gives back to his community by working with Aboriginal youth in a program called BladeRunners.

Tea For All

The Oppenheimer Tea Ladies get together once a week for camaraderie and fellowship.
1 minute 59 seconds 

By Phoenix Winter, Tina Cassandra Eastman and Sue Blue
Three women from the Downtown Eastside who utilize Oppenheimer Park and the programs that are run there. 

Musical Community

West African musician finds inspiration and makes a life in Vancouver. 
1 minute 34 seconds


By Yoro David Noukoussi
Yoro writes, produces and plays music in and around Vancouver. He currently owns and operates a studio called Waaba Music Production. 

The Enefer Family

The Enefer family has deep roots in South Vancouver, going back to 1912.

2 minutes, 1 second

By Jerry Vernon

Jerry was born in Vancouver in 1935, attending schools in Aldergrove and Vancouver including John Oliver High School. He graduated from UBC in Electrical Engineering and worked at BC Telephone for 34 years. Starting at age 16, he also spent 49 years in Canada's Reserve Forces, including the RCAF Auxiliary and the Militia.  

Memories of John Oliver Secondary

Former student of John Oliver recounts the special days of high school. 
1 minute 54 seconds
By Ken MacLeod
Ken is a retired teacher and military historian in Courtenay, BC. He has conducted more than twenty military pilgrimages to Canadian battlefields in Northwest Europe and Italy and is presently writing The History of South Vancouver and John Oliver High School for the school’s 100^th Anniversary in September 2012 

Angie’s Outstanding Life With a Smile!

Young Vancouver woman living with cerebral palsy faces life with uplifting optimism

1 minute 46 seconds

By Angie Meyer

Angie works part time in an office and enjoys spending time with her family, friends and community exploring all that Vancouver has to offer. 

Carving a Living

Mark enjoys living and working in his West End neighbourhood.  
1minute 39 seconds 

By Mark Redsky  

Mark grew up in apple country, in a place called Kelowna. He found his way to Vancouver after a couple years in Calgary and he fell in love with all Vancouver had to offer a naturalist and an artist. Vancouver and its proximity to the ocean continues to inspire Mark in his stone creations and screenplays.

The Chicken Coop

A resident of Fraserview in Vancouver discovers a country music link to one of the backyards in his neighbourhood.

1 minute 43 seconds

By Rob Howatson

Rob is an award winning freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Globe and Mail and The Vancouver Sun. He prides himself in having lived his entire life in the southeast corner of Vancouver, an area defined by the colourful Punjabi Market, the Mountain View Cemetery, Everett Crowley park and the mighty Fraser River in the south.

The Last Family

Born is 1955, Henry spent his early years living in a heavily wooded area of the UBC endowment lands with his parents and 10 siblings.
1 minute 52 seconds

By Henry Charles
Today Henry is a husband, father, grandfather, Musqueam Speaker, Native Historian, Aboriginal Greeter, and the First Nations Storyteller.  He is pleased to welcome those that come to visit Vancouver – the traditional Musqueam territory.

Granddaughters in Vancouver

Sarder lives with her family and lives a full life with her community and neighbours.

1 minute 51 seconds

Sarder Kaur

After coming to Vancouver in 2001, Sarder looks after her grandchildren and enjoys all her Fraser Street neighbourhood has to offer. 

Growing Up Urban

8 year old, Malcolm, loves painting and skateboarding in his Yaletown neighbourhood.

2 minutes 21 seconds

By Malcolm Craig

Malcolm is going into grade 4 and besides skateboarding and painting, he also loves hanging out with his brother, his cousin and friends.

Parks of My Childhood

Childhood memories of Marpole parks.
1 minute 26 seconds

By Vivienne Van Slyke
Vivienne has lived in Vancouver and Richmond since her family’s arrival to Canada in the late 50’s.Vivienne has owned and operated several businesses over the years and she and her husband are currently putting the finishing touches on their fully renovated home in MacKenzie Heights. She has 4 grown children, 2 grandchildren and has recently celebrated her 37^th wedding anniversary.