SS Historical Society: Rocky Sampson – All My Relations

At Central Hall. 2 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome back Rocky Sampson for the second talk in his series “All My Relations”. Rocky first spoke for the Historical Society at Central Hall in the early 2000s and has continued researching his rich family history, which includes First Nation, Hawaiian, European and Portuguese ancestry. His inspiration is in the stories taught him by his grandmother Laura Silvey, daughter of well-known mariner Portuguese Joe Silvey, whose story is woven into the history of the BC coast.  

Building on his presentation at the April 2025 Historical Society meeting, Rocky will share insights into his family’s connections and the diverse heritage of our region. This talk will focus on the first and second generations of children born to his Indigenous ancestors, a generation that felt they did not “belong” and the racism they faced in a rapidly changing landscape. Rocky has been using Ancestry DNA to locate and connect with family, recounting a deep history of resilience. Rocky has invited many relatives to this talk – and hopes to see you there too.