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Children standing in a circle on a floor with the word 'STORY' written around the edges.
Children and adults gathered indoors, with one girl pointing upwards.
A person working on a large astronomical telescope illuminated by red light, lying on the ground, with various machinery and cables nearby.
Night sky filled with stars over a white observatory dome, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
An elderly woman is giving a presentation in a room filled with seated audience members. Behind her is a large screen displaying images of planets and a poster related to astronomy.
A group of children and one adult are inside a science or discovery center, looking upwards with curiosity. They are standing near an exhibit or display, with a blue background and some books visible in the foreground.
A young boy with curly hair and a dark jacket is looking at an exhibit about the electromagnetic spectrum with a school-aged girl with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket with white stripes on the sleeves. The exhibit features a display titled 'Breakin
A man with glasses, a beard, and a black jacket is looking at an informational display with multiple digital screens at a science or space exhibit. In the background, another person is walking by, and there are posters and a large telescope.
Group of people gathered around a large yellow space telescope, observing and listening to a guide explaining the telescope's features.
Three people outdoors near a large tree, with one man looking at his phone while two women wear masks and look at a telescope.
A science museum exhibit featuring a space theme with planetary models hanging from the ceiling, a large wall display of a galaxy, and informational posters about astronomy and the universe.
A woman in a blue jacket and a man with dark hair and beard are sitting at a table, conducting a scientific experiment with small transparent containers and a laser device. They are focused and engaged, with various scientific equipment and colorful
A man and a young girl looking at a computer screen in a store or technology setting, with warm indoor lighting and a TV in the background.
A boy in a black and red jacket is examining a rock at an educational exhibit, with a man in black standing behind him. The background shows a blue wall with a large white gear and clock design, indicating a science or technology setting.
A young boy with short dark hair smiling through a cutout in a cardboard astronaut suit.
A young boy with light skin, freckles, and short dark hair looking upwards with a surprised or curious expression. He is wearing a black and blue jacket.
Children standing in a circle on a floor with the word 'STORY' written around the edges.
Children and adults gathered indoors, with one girl pointing upwards.
A person working on a large astronomical telescope illuminated by red light, lying on the ground, with various machinery and cables nearby.
Night sky filled with stars over a white observatory dome, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
An elderly woman is giving a presentation in a room filled with seated audience members. Behind her is a large screen displaying images of planets and a poster related to astronomy.
A group of children and one adult are inside a science or discovery center, looking upwards with curiosity. They are standing near an exhibit or display, with a blue background and some books visible in the foreground.
A young boy with curly hair and a dark jacket is looking at an exhibit about the electromagnetic spectrum with a school-aged girl with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket with white stripes on the sleeves. The exhibit features a display titled 'Breakin
A man with glasses, a beard, and a black jacket is looking at an informational display with multiple digital screens at a science or space exhibit. In the background, another person is walking by, and there are posters and a large telescope.
Group of people gathered around a large yellow space telescope, observing and listening to a guide explaining the telescope's features.
Three people outdoors near a large tree, with one man looking at his phone while two women wear masks and look at a telescope.
A science museum exhibit featuring a space theme with planetary models hanging from the ceiling, a large wall display of a galaxy, and informational posters about astronomy and the universe.
A woman in a blue jacket and a man with dark hair and beard are sitting at a table, conducting a scientific experiment with small transparent containers and a laser device. They are focused and engaged, with various scientific equipment and colorful
A man and a young girl looking at a computer screen in a store or technology setting, with warm indoor lighting and a TV in the background.
A boy in a black and red jacket is examining a rock at an educational exhibit, with a man in black standing behind him. The background shows a blue wall with a large white gear and clock design, indicating a science or technology setting.
A young boy with short dark hair smiling through a cutout in a cardboard astronaut suit.
A young boy with light skin, freckles, and short dark hair looking upwards with a surprised or curious expression. He is wearing a black and blue jacket.
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We at the Centre of the Universe acknowledge that we live, work, play and learn on the traditional territory of the SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, who were given the responsibility to care for this land and all life by XÁLS (Creator). We recognize the very special relationship to W̱SÁSENEĆ (Little Saanich Mountain) that the W̱SÁNEĆ have to it. They have been ȾEX̱NÁLEṈ (Stewards) from time immemorial.

UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF

Her Honour The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon)Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia‍ ‍

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The British Columbia Community Gaming Grant Program
Pacific Economic Development CanadaGreater Victoria Savings Credit Union Legacy Fund

and Individual Donors.


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