Documentary of Cowichan’s legendary Chief hits the big screen April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Mckenna Laing The new feature documentary, Tzouhalem, allows audiences to examine the life of this legend through reenactments and interviews with First Nation Elders and historians. It’s a type of film that
Body Language: Reclaiming a lost tradition April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Jalen Codrington “Our identity is our power.” The proverb resonated powerfully with Dion Kazsas after reading an article concerning the resurgence of Māori culture in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Phoenix Theatre explores love and Shakespeare’s women in new play March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Brianna Bock What is left to say about William’s Shakespeare’s body of work? As it turns out, a lot. Despite being 400 years old, the Bard’s work continues to be told, reinterpreted,
UVic law students helping marginalized peoples through pro bono work March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Jalen Codrington For many Canadians, the legal system is esoteric, convoluted, and inaccessible. Yet, according to the Department of Justice, almost half of adult Canadians will experience a serious legal problem over
Victoria’s music scene loses Subculture Club March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Guy Rosenfeld Bailey and Subculture Club Co-Founder Rob Nesbit’s passion for inclusivity and accessibility is clearly reflected in the fond memories that folks like Gonzales have of their first show at Subculture
UVic graduate Eli Mushumanski becomes Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate March 10, 2022March 11, 2022 Isabella Kennedy "i dig her up by the roots— / i am the patriarch," proclaims the speaker in Eli Mushumanski's new poem that explores themes of gender identity and erasure. Their first
Into America’s Wild: A vivid fast-paced expedition across America March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Jalen Codrington Into America’s Wild is a 3D IMAX nature documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman, now playing at the Royal BC Museum. The film is directed by giant screen vet and ocean
Five great features screened at Victoria Film Festival this year February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Jack Lanine Let’s dive into a few of the best films Canada’s City of Gardens had to offer. Here are five favourite features from VFF.
The history of Black History Month in Canada February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Brianna Bock February marks Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the past, present, and future of Black Canadians. But how did Black History Month get started in Canada?
Interpretive Dance Meets Poetry in “The Waste Land” February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Brianna Bock "The Waste Land" production, photo by Dean Kalyan.
