Land, Settlement and Immigration

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  • Claiming, settling, and moving to a new land
  • Land titles, distribution, grants, etc.
  • Community and regional settlement patterns
  • Land settlement companies
  • Land surveys and surveyors
  • Real estate companies and activities
  • Organizations involved in sponsoring and supporting immigrants

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          "Evaluation of the Effect of Downstream Benefits to Washington State Agriculture Under the Columbia Treaty on the Competitive Positioning of BC Producers"
          2020.4.4.28 · Item · 1994
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Item is an original copy of the 1994 "Evaluation of the Effect of Downstream Benefits to Washington State Agriculture Under the Columbia Treaty on the Competitive Positioning of BC Producers" prepared by W.H. Holm and Associates for Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. Includes Volume 1: Summary and Volume 2: Analysis.
          "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
          "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" speech by Gary Runka
          2020.4.2.1.47 · File · Mar. 1981
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Expanding Needs from a Finite Resource: the Necessity for Sound Land Use Planning" for the Manitoba Land Use Conference Land User for the 80's - Private Rights and Public Interests, March 11 & 12,1981.

          Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
          "The conference theme of "Private Rights and Public Interests" is one that GGR often turned to. In this fairly lengthy speech GGR pulls together, in one paper, many of the themes and positions he has turned to in other speeches. He explains the 'land and water maze' and lists 12 uses competing for limited land and water resources. It is noted that the imbalance between agriculture vs urban uses, due to urban uses commanding much higher values resulting in agriculture finding itself in a defensive position, is discussed.

          As the conference theme enunciates - GGR explores the tug-of-war between the myth of limitless land and community needs vs property rights and the fallacy that individual land use decisions do not impact the larger community. GGR emphasises the slowness of changing attitudes and the even slower political response and policy change. The confusion of jurisdiction concerning what level of government is best positioned to deal with resources issues is considered. GGR emphasizes the need to plan the use of land resources in an integrated and comprehensive fashion and the need for shared decision making.

          Policy 3 of Manitoba's Regulation #217/80 - "Rural residential development should not be thought of, nor normally planned, as an evolutionary step from a rural landscape to an urban development" is noted. It is emphasized that the planning process has to catch up with the rural reality.

          Central message - the importance of planning land and water use must be in keeping with the natural characteristics of the land and the needs and values of the local community. This latter point is of interest from the point of view that local community values and plans may dash with provincial values or policy."
          Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria
          Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria
          2020.4.8.2.007 · Item · 1 Apr. 1971
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Photograph is a group portrait of the attendees at the Federal-Provincial Canada Land Inventory Coordinators Meeting in Victoria, March 31-April 1, 1971. Starting from the back row, left to right, attendees included: John Senyk, B.C.; Jim Allin, B.C.; Fred Frederickson, B.C.; Red Ward, Ontario; George Rathwell, Saskatchewan; John Foster, Ottawa, Charlie Rowles, B.C.; David Glover, Ottawa; Bill Yeomans, B.C.; Don Coombs, Ottawa; Harold Hoyt, N.B.; Brian King, Ottawa; Art Benson, B.C.; Scott Johnston, Ottawa; Dan Blower, B.C.; Vic Solman, Ottawa; Don Benn, B.C.; Dick Spilsbury, B.C.; Les Lavkulich, B.C.; Doug Lacate, B.C.; John Wilcox, B.C.; Alf Leahey, B.C.; Mike Romaine, Ottawa; Dick Marshall, B.C.; Gary Runka, B.C.; Norm Sprout, B.C.; Ken Beanlands, Newfoundland; Mick Roberts, Ottawa; Paul Lajoie, Ottawa; Pat Duffy, Ottawa; Bert Brink, B.C.; Merv McKay, Manitoba; Rich Goulden, Manitoba; Reg McCormack, Ottawa; Gerry Howell-Jones, B.C.; Marcel Belzile, Quebec; Paul Deane, Ottawa; Laurie Farstad, B.C.; Stu Scott, Alberta.
          "First addition to townsite of Central Fort George"
          2012.13.2.02.33.04 · Item · [1990?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in January 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The subdivision is Lot 936 G. I. Cariboo District, B.C. The area covered is North of Twenty First Avenue, East of Quinn Street, South of Eighth Avenue and West of Carney Street. Annotations highlight "Owner Edgar McMickiny," "696" and "Jordan Brothel" written in red pen pointing to a specific location.
          First train leaving Prince Rupert
          First train leaving Prince Rupert
          2009.7.1.266 · Item · 14 June 1911
          Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

          Photograph of a large crowd gathered in front of a Grand Trunk Pacific train. Residential buildings atop a hill are visible in the background. Annotation on recto reads: "First Train Leaving Prince Rupert June 14 1911"
          "Fisheries in the Year 2000"
          2020.4.2.3.011 · Item · 1963
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Item is an original reprint from Canadian Fisheries Annual 1963 by Dr. J.L. Kask (Fisheries Research Board of Canada) entitled "Fisheries in the Year 2000".
          Floppies
          2020.4.9.3 · Subseries · 1987-2006
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Subseries consists of digital records created by Gary Runka and Joan Sawicki in the course of their personal lives, Land Sense Ltd. business, and professional careers. Records consist of correspondence, invoices, reports, tables, faxes, quotes, and other documents. Also includes some digital map and image files. The majority of these records are directly tied to Land Sense Ltd. client files (Series 2020.4.6) and likely represent the digital originals of some of the files represented within that Client Files Series.
          Flora Gervais
          2001.58.07 · File · 1997-1998
          Part of Prince George Metis Elders Oral History Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Flora Gervais, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassettes.
          "Fort George first addition"
          2012.13.2.02.33.11 · Item · [1990?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 20 Nov. 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The subdivision is lot 2610 G. I. and part of lots 2507 and 2608 G. I. Cariboo District. The area covered is South of 8th Avenue, East of 19th Avenue, North of 8th Street and West of Quinn Street. Annotations state, "Pl. 847," and various notations regarding lot information.
          Fort St. James
          2000.23.1.045 · File · 1977-1999
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of collected research materials regarding the settlement of Fort St. James. Materials include booklets, postcards, pamphlets, maps, an information placemat, newspaper clippings, a newsletter, and reproductions of a map, articles, and images. Highlights include:

          • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (booklet)
          • "Fort St. James National Historic Park", [197-?] (postcard)
          • Chamber of Commerce, "Fort St. James", [198-?] (pamphlet)
          • "Fort St. James, B.C., Canada Chundoo Motor Inn", [197-?] (postcard)
          • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1985 (pamphlet)
          • Parks Canada, "National & Historic Parks Guide", 1985 (pamphlet)
          • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1977 (pamphlet)
          • Environment Canada Lands Directorate, "Soil Capability for Agriculture, Fort St. James", 1974 (map)
          • Fort St. James, "Murray Ridge Ski Hill", [198-?] (pamphlet)
          • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James, Mount Murray in the distant background", [192-?] (print photograph reproduction)
          • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James Pageant, heft to the right, Norman Mathews in costume of Clark at old post, Sir George Simpson as Chief factor, CH. French; AC Murray as C.F. Arch, McDonald', 1928 (print photograph reproduction)
          • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James-Celebrations-Dominion Day: Tug-of-war-Fort St. James", July 29,1911 (print photograph reproduction)
          • Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Indian Village at Fort St. James-Stuart Lake", 1913 (print photograph reproduction)
          • Caledonia Inns, "The History of New Caledonia Established 1806", [198-??] (placemat)
          • National Historics, "Fort St. James", Vol.1 1999 (newsletter)
          Fort St. James
          2012.13.2.19.17 · File · 1984, 2004-2006
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fort St. James, the community and historic site. Includes material regarding the development of the community as a trading post for Hudson's Bay Company and the development of the historic site. Includes: "Fort St. James National Historic Site" pamphlet prepared by Parks Canada (1981); "Fort St. James National Historic Park" pamphlet prepared by Parks Canada (1974 and 1978); and photographs entitled "UNBC Student trip" and depict a snowy landscape and wooden cabin (Mar. 2004).
          Forts of British Columbia
          2000.23.1.042 · File · 1972-1992
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of reproduced newspaper clippings and articles on the history of forts in British Columbia. Includes a 1982 Parks Canada booklet entitled "Historic, Guide to Canada's National Historic Parks".
          FORUM newsletter issue
          2020.4.2.3.053 · Item · 1981
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Item is an original copy of the FORUM newsletter, Vol 3. No. 3, by the BC Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing featuring the Ecological Reserves Program.
          François Lake Ferry
          François Lake Ferry
          2020.05.51 · Item · Sept. 1936
          Part of Gordon Wyness Album

          Photograph depicts the Francois Lake Ferry. Gordon Wyness stands next to the survey crew's Buick car in the middle of the boat. Jack Lee leans on the railing at the back of the boat.
          François Lake from ferry
          François Lake from ferry
          2020.05.49 · Item · 1936
          Part of Gordon Wyness Album

          Photograph depicts a view of François Lake taken from the ferry going to Northbank Point on right-hand side. The survey crew camped there in June 1936.
          Freda Evans
          2003.11.1.10 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

          File consists of an oral history given by Freda Evans, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.
          "Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
          "Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" speech by Gary Runka
          2020.4.2.1.31 · File · Dec. 1978
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "Future of Intensive Livestock Enterprises in the more densely populated areas of the Agricultural Land Reserve" for the Agricultural Engineering Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.

          Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
          "In the letter dated December 29,1978, from GGR to Pat Brisbin (Secretary, Engineering Science Lead Committee), GGR refers to the enclosure as "the notes pertaining to my submission" that presumably was made at a meeting of the Engineering Science Lead Committee on December 21,1978.

          The thrust of this item is to address the matter of intensive livestock farming in areas within close proximity to urban uses - e.g. in the ALR and along the urban / rural edge.

          The 'notes" include a list of twelve "considerations" that should be taken into account when dealing with livestock enterprises on the urban edge.

          Six 'actors' and their responsibilities are identified including:

          • The Agricultural Land Commission;
          • Ministry of Agriculture;
          • Local Governments;
          • BC Federation of Agriculture;
          • Intensive Livestock Operators; and
          • Non-farming Public.

          It is emphasized that there is a need for communications between these actors and a need for education to avoid conflicts but makes clear that intensive agriculture shall be retained in the ALR.

          The paper ends with a series of considerations - Philosophical / Social and Political Pressure / Financing and Tenure / Environmental - Pollution / Waste Disposal.

          This paper demonstrates the long standing nature of concerns associated with intensive livestock operations near urban areas and the need for "edge planning"."
          G. Gary Runka fonds
          G. Gary Runka fonds
          2020.4 · Fonds · 1945-2013

          This fonds illustrates the life and work of G. Gary Runka and his contributions to the province of British Columbia. Gary Runka was the first General Manager of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission and helped establish the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. After transitioning from a government career to private consulting, Runka provided comprehensive professional services through his land consultancy business, G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., offering land capability and environmental assessments, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary land use planning. Described by colleagues as one of BC's most highly respected agrologists and influential land use planners, Runka had a 52-year career working on (or against) an incredible number of landmark projects in British Columbia, such as the Site C Project. Gary Runka’s partner in life and vocation, Joan M. Sawicki, worked with Gary on many of these projects—as well as her own; her contributions are also represented throughout the records of this fonds.

          Gary Runka's deep connection to the land is evident from his earliest papers on aerial photo interpretation, his work with the Canada Land Inventory, through his speeches and his work establishing the BC Agricultural Land Reserve and in his subsequent consulting career through G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. Gary Runka's influence and legacy was recognized in the tributes paid after his death, including the post-humus award as the Real Estate Foundation's "Land Champion" for 2014.

          The G. Gary Runka fonds has been divided into the following nine series:
          1) Personal Records
          2) Speeches & Publications
          3) Professional Records
          4) Agricultural Land Commission
          5) Land Sense Ltd.
          6) Client Files
          7) Maps
          8) Photographs
          9) Digital Records

           Runka, G. Gary
          G. Gary Runka resume
          2020.4.1.04 · File · 1975
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of a copy of Gary Runka's resume prior to the creation of his consultancy business G. Gary Runka Land Sense Ltd.
          G. Gary Runka Writing
          2020.4.2.2 · Subseries · 1961-1998
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Subseries consists of publications, manuscripts, and drafts of worked written, co-written, or edited by G. Gary Runka over the course of his career. Also includes conference proceedings that contain contributions by G. Gary Runka.
          Gary Runka BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator papers
          2020.4.2.2.05 · File · 1967-1973
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of papers written by G. Gary Runka during his role as BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator. Selected works include:

          • "Comments on General Soil Characteristics related to B.C. Industrial Zoning Maps",
          • "Ektachrome Infra-red and Ektachrome Aerial Photography Project - Pitt Meadows",
          • "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23, 1972, Prince George, Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials",
          • "Soil Stability Ratings - South Okanagan", "East Kootenay Soil Capability for Agriculture - Agriculture Sector Review - Report to B.C. Intersector Evaluation Committee",
          • "Bulkley Intersector Analysis Area - Section I: Agriculture Sector Report - Report to B.C. Intersector Analysis Committee",
          • "Dryland and Irrigated Agriculture Capability Ratings - Sept. 1, 1971",
          • "Report on Land Capability for Agriculture and Forestry Prince George - Quesnel, Special Sale Area, B.C.",
          • "East Kootenay (Region 13) Soil Capability for Agriculture and the Intersector Evaluation",
          • "Tentative Correlation of Soils of British Columbia with Climatic Criteria", and,
          • "Urban Suitability vs Resource Conservation an Interpretation of British Columbia Land Inventory Data, 14 May, 1973".
          Gary Runka MSc academic papers
          2020.4.2.2.03 · File · 1966-1967
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of academic papers written by Gary Runka during his 1966-1967 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management and Land Use Planning at Cornell University, New York.
          General agriculture material 1986-1990
          2020.4.3.01 · File · 1986-1990
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • A draft report to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee from the Agriculture and Food Task Force
          • Draft appendix material for "Land Requirements for 150 Head Cow/Calf Operations" in British Columbia (excerpted from unknown report)
          • Handout for Agricultural Sciences 110 Lab Section discussion on "Rural/Urban Conflicts - Who is the Culprit?" (6 Feb. 1986)
          General agriculture material 1996-1997
          2020.4.3.02 · File · 1996-1997
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
          • Fall 1997 issue of "Strengthening Farming", a periodical of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
          • A photocopy of the "Census of Agriculture 1996 and Historical Comparisons - B.C. Summary" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture
          • Material for the Agricultural Land Symposium: Food, Farms and the Future: A Symposium on Farm Classification, Taxation and Assessment and the Use of Farmland
          • "Celebrating Agriculture in Greater Vancouver September 14 to October 15, 1997" pamphlet
          • List of "Alternate Crops - Plantlist of Potentials for British Columbia" by Al Oliver (July 1996)
          • "Farm Population" bulletin from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission containing urban, rural, and farm population data
          General agriculture material 1998-1999
          2020.4.3.03 · File · 1998-1999
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • BC Forest Service pamphlet "Industrial / Agricultural Burning: General Guide to Responsible Burning"
          • "Wildlife Damage Control in Agricultural Areas of British Columbia" pamphlet
          • "Bird Netting - Catch the Profits : A Blueberry Production Factsheet" from the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
          • Spring 1999 issue of "Agriculture in the Classroom"
          • An internet printout of the November 1998 "Agricultural Lease Review Report"
          • Pamphlet for the "British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Pilot Program (WFIP)"
          • Photocopy of the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Strategic Plan 1997-1998"
          • Printout of 11 June 1999 news article "Sawicki Calls for Stricter Food Safety Measures, Gets Promise of Labelling Legislation"
          • Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Grain Transportation Fact Sheet about grain freight rates
          • Pamphlet for "The BCARA Organic Certification Program"
          General agriculture material 1999-2000
          2020.4.3.04 · File · 1999-2000
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • GRVD bulletin on "Greater Vancouver's Agriculture"
          • "Farm Fresh Products Guide 2000" published by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association
          • Informational newspaper for the International Bison Conference 2000 in Edmonton
          • Winter 2000 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
          General agriculture material 2000-2001
          2020.4.3.05 · File · 2000-2001
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • Dan Wiebe's draft "Presentation to Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Township of Langley" (17 May 2001)
          • "Northern Grass Seed Development" (Spring 2001)
          • Email about Agri-Food Futures Fund
          • "A History of Change: The Next Decade for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries" (9 May 2001)
          • Winter 2001 issue of the "Growing Together: The Agriculture and Environment Connection" newsletter co-produced by various BC government bodies
          • "Canada's Beef Industry Fast Facts"
          General agriculture material 2001-2004
          2020.4.3.06 · File · 2001-2004
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • "Rural Resource Guide for Beef Producers" pamphlet
          • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
          • British Columbia Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) communication regarding the 2004 Beef Industry Survey
          • BCCA Newsletter issues
          • BCCA information pamphlet "B.C. Wild Predator Loss Control & Compensation Program for Cattle
          • Canadian Cattlemen's Association "BSE and the Beef Cattle Industry Strategy for Recovery" information releases Fall 2003 and Fall 2004
          • "Fishing for Trouble" June 2003 column by Wendy Holm in Country Life in BC
          • Issues of the "Growing Together" newsletter from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia
          • British Columbia Agri-Tourism information bulletin Fall/Winter 2002
          • "BC Country Fairs 2003 Schedule" pamphlet
          • "Growing Places: Classroom Ideas and Agriculture Resources for British Columbia Educators" Winter 2003 issue
          • "BC Raspberries" pamphlet
          • "2002-2003 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association Farm Fresh Guide"
          • "Discover Chilliwack's Agri-Tourism Attractions" pamphlet
          General agriculture material 2004-2008
          2020.4.3.07 · File · 2004-2008
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          File consists of selected background and resource material collected by Gary Runka relating to agriculture and environment topics. Includes:

          • "Water Wise Plant Guide for this Area" pamphlet by Water Wise, a Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Project
          • "Producing Livestock for Meat in British Columbia: Regulations and Resources" pamphlet from the BC Food Processors Association (March 2008)
          • Colour computer printout of "The British Columbia Agriculture Plan"
          • "Enhanced Animal Health Protection from BSE: Requirements for Canadian Cattle Producers" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
          • "BC-Verified Beef Production Program Newsletter" issues produced by BCCA's BC-VBP Program
          • "A Guide to Age Verification" pamphlet from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
          • "BSE Surveillance Testing" bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow) 2006 pamphlet from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
          • Cattle Industry Development Council (CIDC) newsletter
          • "CCIA News" newsletter of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency