Share your family’s holiday and cultural traditions!
From November 24-December 20 2025 the BV Museum will host a community exhibition called “Smithers Celebrates”, and we need YOUR help!
We are asking the community to loan ornaments, heirlooms, photographs and more that showcase their family’s culture and traditions. Examples of items we would like to showcase could include a cherished Christmas tree ornament, the family menorah, a Vesak lantern, a winter solstice wreath, or a diya used for Diwali. We envision the museum’s exhibit space full of unique, memorable and special items that help showcase the diversity of traditions celebrated by our local community.
Want to be a part of this exciting exhibition? Complete our online submission form by Friday November 7, or contact the BV Museum at curator@bvmuseum.org or 250-847-5322.
What will be displayed?
We are looking for items, photographs, audio or video recordings – whatever you can share that helps to showcase the cultural festival or celebration that is part of your family tradition. Each item will share the family name, the tradition or culture it comes from, and why it is special or important to your family and culture.
We ask that only one item per family be submitted. We are interested in December holidays such as Christmas, Advent, Solstice, Hanukah and Kwanzaa, as well as other holidays, festivals, and cultural traditions from other times of the calendar year, including Diwali, Holi, Vesak, Vaisakhi, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. For Christmas, we are particularly interested in examples showcasing Christmas celebrations from around the world.
Where will items be displayed?
In the Bulkley Valley Museum.
When is the exhibit?
Items will be displayed from November 24-December 20, 2025. The call for submissions runs until November 7. Items and the required information must be dropped off to the BV Museum by 5pm November 14.
How do I submit something to the exhibit?
Complete our online Google form to submit your item by Friday November 7. The item must be dropped off by 5pm Friday November 14 to be included in the exhibit.
When do I get my item back?
Items are available for pickup December 22 and 23 from 9am-5pm. Items not picked up by 5pm on Dec 23 will be held over the museum’s annual holiday closure until January 5 2026.