UVic’s divestment shouldn’t come as a surprise February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Martlet Staff UVic’s divestment of $80 million from the Working Capital Fund was a welcome surprise for many. One year into their ten-year responsible investment policy, the board of governors announced a
Queering the Pub February 11, 2021February 25, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Pubs and bars are great places to meet and harbour communities. But for many in the LGBTQ+ community, some venues can feel intimidating and unwelcoming, or be outrightly so. Here
Indigenous homelessness is more complex than the colonialist definition of homelessness January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Abigail Claydon Hostile architecture in this city further complicates the issue Photo by Michael John Lo. I went for a walk later one evening in December, after the encampment structures were torn down and...
On the myth of the untouched wilderness and recognizing Indigenous sovereignty January 29, 2021February 12, 2021 Amy Nichols The myth of the untouched wilderness has always excluded and ostracized Indigenous peoples and our relationships to place. In order to uphold the values of sustainability, it is the responsibility
Ashamed to be Métis January 28, 2021February 12, 2021 Steve Faryna Born as a reaction to the climate of fear that many Métis families lived under, the Proud to be Métis movement aims to bring Métis people out of the woodwork
My hopes for Indigenous rights and allyship in the year 2021 January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Boston Laferté Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. The years of 2019/2020 felt like a regression in Indigenous rights and sovereignty. That is not to say that As we move into the...
When it comes to COVID-19 guidelines, students are rightfully confused January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Martlet Staff For almost two months, B.C. has had tightened restrictions in place to control the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on social gatherings. On Jan. 7, these restrictions were extended
Letter from the Editor: The Martlet’s 2020, and goals for 2021 December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Kate Korte But it's not just the Christmas parties that I'm nostalgic for. Countless campus events have been forced to cancel this year, and our staff has agreed that 2020 felt incredibly
Are you checking up on your Elders? December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Boston Laferté and Peter Underwood Many people are worried about jobs, money, and education through the pandemic; but, the gift of families, our Elders, and our communities is worth more than any material gain that
It’s time to channel your inner introvert December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Christopher Driscoll B.C. has been hit with a new set of COVID-19 regulations, drastically reducing social gatherings, and you know what? I’m actually kind of enjoying it. For those who enjoy socializing
