What is the Sea to Sky Diversity Heritage project?

This community-led project aims to show how diverse communities have contributed historically to the development and civic, social, cultural and economic life of our Sea to Sky communities.

We have been documenting the history of racially diverse groups in the Sea to Sky region by collecting statistics, reports, stories, anecdotes, family and oral histories, and cultural traditions. Our hope for this space is to provide a resource that community members, organizations and institutions can use to learn about how diverse community members have contributed to our region, but, most importantly, something that people can continue to add to.

What is the purpose of this project?

We want Sea to Sky communities to know more about the historical contributions of local racially diverse populations and to grow appreciation of not only the cultures and traditions they bring to the region but also the skills and contributions and value they add. We want (all local residents) to recognize these skills and values and contributions, building a new view of the Sea to Sky, its communities and its development.