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The People of the BC Gold Rushes

Dive into the exciting BC Gold Rush era, with insights on prospectors, fur traders, indigenous peoples, and key figures like Billy Barker and Sir James Douglas. Learn about the Fraser and Cariboo Gold Rushes, and step into Barkerville for an immersive role-play experience in 1861. Join the adventure and discover the natural resources, trade dynamics, and the fascinating lives of those who lived through this historic period.

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The People of the BC Gold Rushes

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  1. The People of theBC Gold Rushes

  2. Review • natural resource • export • import • Prospector • Who lived in BC in 1850??? • Fur Traders and Indigenous Peoples • In which year did the Fraser Gold rush start? • In which year did the Cariboo Gold rush start? • What was the name of the gold rush town that became the biggest city north of San Francisco?

  3. People of the Gold Rush: Billy Barker

  4. People of the Gold Rush: John “Cariboo” Cameron

  5. People of the Gold Rush: Matthew BailieBegbie

  6. People of the Gold Rush: Sir James Douglas

  7. Barkerville: Role Play The year is 1861 Billy Barker just discovered a massive gold find ($1000!!!) near William’s Creek YOU just travelled by boat, by coach, and by foot, and have arrived at William’s Creek NOW we need to decide what to do next

  8. People of the Gold Rush: Sir James Douglas

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