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...
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...
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...
There’s no place like home, except Friends of Dorothy February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Brianna Bock “People say, ‘Do you really need a safe space?’ and my answer is 100%, yes.’ Not because I feel threatened, but because I just want to be comfortable.”
Fine arts students: It’s getting harder for our work to stay up on Instagram February 16, 2021February 22, 2021 Michael John Lo Sech says that Instagram’s selective censorship is hurting emerging artists, and is also limiting authentic expression. “In mainstream media and these music videos that you’re watching — it’s usually a
Poet jaye simpson on queering and reclaiming the world of poetry February 12, 2021February 25, 2021 Christopher Driscoll The Martlet sat down with poet jaye simpson to talk about their newest poetry collection, it was never going to be okay. From growing up in foster care, working as
Five B.C. original films to check out at this years VFF February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Christopher Driscoll and Lucas Hung Victoria Film Festival launches with an array of BC Films. Here is a list of five BC originals to check out in this year’s collection.
Persistent to potlatch: The continuity of Nuu-Chah-Nulth potlatches through COVID-19 February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie Since time immemorial, coastal nations have engaged in the potlatch ceremony. Serving a wide range of purposes, Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples utilized the ceremony as a means of preserving their histories. Some...
Decolonizing the streets, one tag at a time January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Eden Da Silva Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist PNDN has been bringing Indigenous art to the streets of Victoria since 2017.
