BC History Digitization Program

The British Columbia History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to unique historical material from around the province.

The British Columbia History Digitization Program demonstrates the Learning Centre’s dedication to sharing knowledge and supporting education by making local information resources available to people throughout the province and beyond.

BC History Digitization Program: 2025/2026 Call for submissions
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, provides matching funds to support digitization projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. Since its inception in 2006, the BCHDP has awarded more than $2 million of […] Read More
Digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C. Project Complete
Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives has completed its digitization of the United Church Archives of Chinese and Japanese Canadian Communities in B.C. Read More
Digitization of Lumber Worker Newspaper Project Complete
Kaatza Historical Society has completed its digitization of Lumber Worker Newspaper Project. Read More
Digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families Complete
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre has completed its digitization of Behind the Lens: The Okamura and Banno Families. Read More
Digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project (Phase Two) Complete
The City of Vancouver Archives has completed its digitization of City of Vancouver Heritage Inventory Photographs Digitization Project (Phase Two). Read More