Culture
Persistent to potlatch: The continuity of Nuu-Chah-Nulth potlatches through COVID-19
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
Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth graffiti artist PNDN has been bringing Indigenous art to the streets of Victoria since 2017.
One Million Trees documentary uncovers the roots of the tree planting community
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a tree planter? Look no further. The documentary, One Million Trees, gives an honest insight into what tree planting is all…
The Martlet’s 2020 in photos
2020 was a historic and tumultuous year. The Martlet’s top photos show moments of resistance and resilience. To allow the images to speak for themselves, we’ve added very minimal captions.…
Blue Bridge brings a warm and uncomplicated retelling of A Christmas Carol to your sitting room
Blue Bridge Repertory returns to the stage with a live-streamed performance of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, starring Stratford-veteran Sanjay Talwar. The performance was a paean to togetherness in a…
Art, resistance, hope converge in LAND BACK exhibition
Exhibition at Open Space features Indigenous artists’ relationships with land and land defence According to Eli Hirtle, curator of the LAND BACK exhibition currently at Open Space, the chosen title…
Local religious and spiritual groups continue to provide community, companionship, hope
With the holiday season approaching, religious groups are having to navigate worship at a distance. For many people in Victoria, these groups aren't just people to pray or meditate with…
Bylaw-violating fuchsia clipped from Cadboro Bay boulevard
A beloved fuchsia in Cadboro Bay was reluctantly trimmed by its owners on Nov. 21, despite a public campaign by a meme account to save the plant. The fuchsia was…Our Digital Print Issue
