The Pope’s trip to Canada wrongly leaves out Kamloops June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Boston Laferté In late March, for the first time ever, Indigenous delegates went to Rome to share the stories of residential school survivours. After days of songs and stories, Pope Francis sat
Victorians kept these local businesses alive during the pandemic June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Boston Laferté Two Victoria businesses spoke to the Martlet about the pandemic, local engagement, and the cruise ships docking in the city.
Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Boston Laferté Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be
In review: “Shadow of the Rougarou” a powerful representation of Métis people May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Boston Laferté A few weeks ago, I saw a post about a new show coming to the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) streaming service called APTN Lumi on May 9. The show
Pishshapmishko pi maarsii April 21, 2022 Boston Laferté This is my last News Unsettled and my way of saying farewell. I joined the Native Students Union (NSU) three years ago. It was at the fall Semi-Annual General Meeting
Problems in the meetings with the Pope April 6, 2022April 7, 2022 Boston Laferté On March 28, delegates from the Métis and Inuit people reached the Vatican City and met with Pope Francis in private meetings. The following week there were more audiences with
The experience of an Indigenous student in a colonial institution March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Boston Laferté I cannot speak at length about other’s experiences, I can only speak to my own. I am in my final semester of a history-Indigenous studies degree. On several occasions, I
B.C., UVic announce end to mask mandate March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Boston Laferté A recent press conference by the B.C. government announced the end to some key COVID-19 restrictions, and a short timeline on when others will expire.
Another UVSS Board resignation raises question of student burnout March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Boston Laferté Four out of five of the lead directors have now resigned from the University of Victoria Student Society’s (UVSS) Board of Directors. Earlier in the semester, three lead directors all
The Western world’s reaction to war on Ukraine reveals deep hypocrisy March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Boston Laferté Before I write this, I want to clarify, I mean no disrespect to the Ukrainian people living in fear and who are suffering. What I hope to accomplish is to
