Walking Tour: Mapping Power, Place & Belonging

What if you could see the invisible systems that shape a city, past and present? This walking tour explores how power has been mapped onto Victoria and how today’s digital tools (maps, data, AI) can either reinforce inequity or support community care. Guided by Chris Adams of Discover the Past, participants will move through key downtown sites to uncover stories of who was counted, who was excluded, and how communities fought to be seen. The tour ends with a reflection on how AI and modern data systems still shape access, belonging, and public space.

Hosted by Chris Adams of Discover the Past.

This tour will be led by:

Chris Adams: Historical raconteur and member of the Victoria Storytellers’ Guild, Chris delights in sharing tales of Victoria’s colourful past. At an early age, Chris ventured into the haunted graveyards and dark alleyways of Victoria alongside his father, John. After time living in several of Britain’s most haunted cities, Chris has returned to Victoria, bringing with him his experience and enthusiasm for storytelling.

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Walking Tour: Mapping Power, Place & Belonging

Meet at Centennial Square Victoria, BC

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Accessibility:

Email all accessibility requests to [email protected], or call 250-721-9611.

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This tour is part of CREAN’s Cracks in the Concrete Conference, March 20-22, 2026. The Conference is a weekend of collaboration, creativity, curiosity, networking, and interactive discussions. Through hosting the Cracks in the Concrete Conference, CREAN hopes to spark interest in under-researched topics, strengthen research and education networks, and provide information to community members in an inclusive and accessible manner. Visit www.creansociety.ca/conference for more information.

Contact:

250-721-9611

[email protected]

www.creansociety.ca/conference

We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.

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