Witness Blanket art installation comes to VIU
Above: Artist Carey Newman with the Witness Blanket in front of Government House. Photo via Media One. By News Editor Aislinn Cottell Worn leather...
Aboriginal
The Truth in Reconciliation
Above: An honouring ceremony for the Snuneymuxw people last year at VIU. By Lori Shwydky Last week, the “Indigenous Survivance: The Truth in...
Prayer pole and warrior canoe raised in memory of Coast Salish veterans
By contributor Dane Gibson Following a history-making event last November honouring Coast Salish veterans from both sides of the border, VIU today...
Contest to give voice to Aboriginal writers
In Our Own Voice is an anthology series that publishes fiction written by Aboriginal writers from BC. The 2015 edition of the book featured writers...
Shawn Atleo delivers inspiration for indigenous progress
Potlatches begin with Elders speaking while listeners eat, so the teachings and good feelings can enter with the food. The teachings nourish the...
Mi’kmaq memories
Mi’k-what? Mi’kmaq is my heritage, or so I believe. Pronounced <mik mak> or with silenced k and q <me mah>, and representing a large...