Barkerville: The Series nominated for Heritage BC Award

Barkerville: The Series has been nominated for a Heritage BC Award in the Education, Communications and Awareness category, and its first season has attracted more than 10,000 views.

Barkerville: The Series has been nominated for a Heritage BC Award in the Education, Communications and Awareness category. The six-episode show takes viewers behind the scenes of the living history museum and follows staff and re-enactors. The production involved local First Nations and community partners and has been noted for its focus on honest storytelling about the town's past. Staff said the nomination affirms their efforts and that the series has already drawn new interest to the park. Key details: - Nominated for a Heritage BC Award in the Education, Communications and Awareness category. - The series is six episodes long and its first season has more than 10,000 views. - Episode stories include two new re-enactors: a cancelled Hollywood actor and a Lhtako Dene woman who comes to work at the park. - Production included participation from the Lhtako Dene Nation and support from local funders such as Oskiko Development and Cariboo Gold, with additional support noted from Heritage BC. - Staff reported that the series led to some visitors saying they came to the park after watching the show and that local viewers have expressed appreciation. Summary: The nomination highlights the series' role in heritage education and recognition of local storytelling efforts. Award results are pending. Producers have said a second season could be filmed if funding is secured.