Dive Into the Archives: Writing Prompts

Practice your skills and hone your talents in writing and critiquing history with these exciting writing prompts! Below, you will find different themes, which explore a variety of local historical content taken from the archives of the qathet Museum.

​You can use this historical material as prompts to write a story, a poem, or just to reflect upon! Also consider certain writing points, pointed out for each theme, and recommended books for further reading, by the Powell River Public Library. 

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SHIPWRECKS & Stories of the Sea

Learn about the shipwreck of the Gulf Stream off Dinner Rock, and how to write about tragic events with sensitivity.
shipwrecks.pdf
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writing_with_sensitivity.pdf
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GHOSTS of the Patricia
Have you ever seen the evil ghost of Dr. Marlatt? Or perhaps the ghost of Myron McLeod? If you feel like writing a spooky story, this one is for you!
ghosts_of_the_patricia.pdf
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ghosts_writing_points
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PROTEST & Point of view

In 1991, high school students in Powell River protested against Canada's involvement in the Gulf War. Learn about writing for change, and writing on the topic of activism and advocacy.
protests_and_point_of_view.pdf
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activism_and_advocacy.pdf
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Whose voice tells history?

Read about Eva Mosely's story, who was of African, Hawaiian, European, and Cowichan descent.  See how your life experiences can be turned into an autobiography.
whose_voice_tells_history.pdf
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sharing_your_story
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The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!