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Film Collection on BC Environment to Be Preserved
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

UBC Library welcomes extensive collection thanks to Columbia Basin Trust support

One of the largest private film collections in Canada, which provides a fascinating document of rural BC, will be housed and preserved by UBC Library thanks to a generous donation from the Halleran family and the support of community partners including CBT.

The Halleran Collection, valued at $750,000, consists of about 250 nature-oriented video programs produced in British Columbia over the decades, first by Mike Halleran and then by his son Terry.

These shows, known collectively as the Westland series, were broadcast by the Knowledge ... more

Supporting People and Communities — Created by the residents of the Columbia Basin, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) serves the people who live in the Basin and assists communities in addressing their needs by:
  • providing resources and funding;
  • focusing on local priorities and issues;
  • bringing people together around key issues;
  • providing useful, credible, accessible information and expertise;
  • encouraging collaboration and partnerships;
  • seeking ongoing input from Basin residents; and
  • investing prudently in Basin power projects, businesses and real estate.
CBT provides funding and grants through a variety of programs including Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Business Advocacy, Environment, Scholarships and Community Development. In addition, CBT supports regional initiatives such as Climate Change Adaptation, Water Stewardship, Literacy, Youth Engagement, and Land Conservation.

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Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic
and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
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