“An 11-piece everything band”: New Groovement brings Zoom performance to The Farquar June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Brianna Bock Local Victoria band The New Groovement returns to performing with their upcoming concert at The Farquhar at UVic, June 3rd to 6th. It will be their first concert, and first
Empowerment through applied theatre: UVic researcher amplifies climate stories from people in the Philippines May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Brianna Bock UVic Theatre PhD candidate Dennis Gupa is combining applied theatre and tradition to give Filipinos an empowering way to tell their stories about typhoons and climate change
Why is there pornography in the library? April 22, 2021April 30, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Erotica of the past is important to understanding sexuality of the present. Sourced from Gale Primary Sources, Archives of Sexuality and Gender - Images from Joy Publications' "Wet Dreams," 1973. PORNOGRAPHY! IN...
As the food industry adjusts to COVID-19, food delivery drivers play an increased role April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Alexandra Mehl (Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish) Restaurant owners appreciate reach of delivery services, but see the importance of the government’s cap on delivery commission Between restrictions on indoor dining and individual preferences to eat...
The Belfry Theatre’s Being Here powerfully portrayed refugee experiences in Canada April 8, 2021April 9, 2021 Boston Laferté Photo supplied by Belfry Theatre. The new initiative, Belfry on Film, brought these stories and more to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions In response to the pandemic, the Belfry Theatre...
Phoenix Theatre’s Problem Child marks their first full live-streamed performance April 8, 2021 Brianna Bock Problem Child screenshot provided by Brianna Bock Short-lived campus production offers a nice break from theatrical Zoom script reads On March 24, 2021, the Phoenix launched a four night run of Problem...
History of Black pioneers celebrated during Ross Bay Cemetery walkthrough March 25, 2021April 19, 2021 Paul Chalkman Photo by Sie Douglas-Fish On Feb. 28, in celebration of Black History Month, a virtual walkthrough of the Ross Bay Cemetery was conducted by John Adams from the Old Cemeteries Society...
UVic music student organizes benefit concert celebrating Black composer March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Lucas Hung “It's my heritage, and I want to share it” Photo provided. When the Black Lives Matter movement shook the world last summer, conversations about injustice and inequality often turned to institutions in...
New Indigenous-focussed CFUV podcast Dene Talk covers modern stories of resilience, resistance, and resurgence February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Boston Laferté Dene Talk is the beginning not the end of more Indigenous programming at CFUV, says series creator Cassidy Villebrun-Buracas Artwork by Nicole Neidhardt A new Indigenous-focussed CFUV podcast that covers modern stories...
Issamba Centre aims to support connection and culture in Victoria’s Black community February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Brianna Bock The centre is showcasing the work of African-born artists for Black History Month Photo of Zal Sissokho, provided by Issamba. It can be easy to forget how important community is — especially...
