by Emily Besler-Dean | Aug 25, 2024 | Blog
“That sounds kinda sad,” My friend’s mouth twisted. I had just told her that I was going to be participating in a cemetery field school. I got her reaction- death is a lot. But sadness wasn’t top of my mind in July 2023. I was incredibly fortunate last summer to do...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 28, 2023 | Blog
Guest post by Ryana Our final class in ANTH 367 provides a chance to reflect on teamwork, lessons learned from the Jewish community, and giving thanks. Our last day To me, it feels like just yesterday that we had all gathered at UVic to meet for the first time. Yet,...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 20, 2023 | Blog
Proper maintenance of cemeteries and grave markers can prevent quick deterioration of monuments and can help protect community history. But, it is important to understand what techniques, tools and materials should be used to prevent more damage from occurring during...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog
Victoria’s Jewish cemetery is a space that sparks conversations on shared histories, community, land rights, and respect. Guest post by Ryana E. Intersecting communities Have you ever wondered what Jewish and Indigenous communities have in common? Well one answer to...
by Danielle Fransen | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog
Last week we arrived at the cemetery and while waiting for our morning meeting our group noticed a lone grave, away from all the rest, against the front fence of the cemetery. We made a note to ask about it later, but our question was answered during a tour by Dr....
