Coralee Oakes joins Barkerville’s board of directors
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BARKERVILLE — Former Cariboo-North MLA Coralee Oakes has joined Barkerville’s board of directors.
“Coralee brings a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of the diverse interests and needs of the North Cariboo region, which will be invaluable assets to the Barkerville Heritage Trust (BHT) as we strive to uphold the organization’s committment to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Barkerville and Cottonwood House,” says Al Richmond, Chair of the BHT.
Oakes was first elected as an MLA in 2013 as a BC Liberal and served as a cabinet minister from 2014 to 2017 and continued on as an MLA until 2024.
“I am thrilled to join the team as director with the Barkerville Heritage Trust,” states Oakes. “I have long been an advocate for Barkerville. This national and provincial treasure is vital for regional economic diversification. As a living museum, its educational programs and interpretive activities foster relationships and advance Indigenous reconciliation.”
