Shifting Restaurant Culture
Everything is changing and nothing is the same. Restaurant culture might never be what it once was, but that might be for the better. In BC, we’ve had it good through this whole pandemic, and I can only hope that we’ve begun to realize what a luxury being able to eat out was and still … Continued
Pop-Up-Shop Art Show
Shawnda Moufette of Moufette Arts is a contemporary mixed media artist, poet, and writer who attends Vancouver Island University. She will be hosting a pop-up-shop sale of her artwork October 9–October 10 from 1–4 pm each day at the Vault Café in Nanaimo. Her newest work is inspired by Montreal, the city where she grew … Continued
Lantzville Flowers
Last summer Jenny Dawson began her journey selling self-grown, organic flowers from her farm in Lantzville. Her enthusiasm for finding a balance between business and sustainability was obvious when I spoke with her on her farm. “It’s a hobby that will take me into retirement,” Dawson said to me as we strolled around the eleven … Continued
Pecha-what?: a look at PechaKucha, Nanaimo’s culture network
Nanaimo’s vibrant cultural landscape relies on an active exchange of ideas. In a world full of stories, it can be hard to cut through the noise and actually hear what others have to say. Moving into other perspectives can help us process the world and incubate new ideas. With new input, life elevates itself beyond … Continued
Sisters in Spirit vigil at VIU
Above: Supporters observe a moment of silence in remembrance of missing and murdered First Nations women and girls. By contributor Shanon Fenske. VIU’s Nanaimo campus hosted a candlelight vigil for missing and murdered First Nations women and girls in on October 1. Approximately 50 people attending the midday ceremony. VIU Students’ Union chairperson Sherry McCarthy said the … Continued
Words to Transport you: Portal magazine launches this week
By Contributor: Jennifer Cox Exciting news again for the Creative Writing department at VIU, as their all-colour annual literary magazine has launched. Acclaimed Canadian writer Gary Geddes, and author of the recent Drink the Bitter Root, is the keynote speaker at the launch of Portal magazine’s 2015 issue on Thursday April 9, 2015. “The ability … Continued
Celebrating Culture on the Runway
A group of first and fourth year Tourism and Management students will be showcasing 10 different ethnicities with their traditional clothing on March 30 on Nanaimo’s campus in the Royal Arbutus room. There will be 20 student models, both male and female representing clothing from … Continued
UPDATE: Fundraising for Northern BC students to visit VIU a success
In issue 9, The Navigator covered the story about 11 students raising money to fund their trip down the coast, to see three universities in BC: VIU, UBC and SFU. Only two months later, the group has surpassed their goal, raising just over $11k according to their FundMe page. The largest donation was an accumulation … Continued
Women in Action: VIU hosts third annual conference
This Saturday, March 14, five successful local women will visit VIU to share their stories. Hosted by the VIUSU, the conference is in its third consecutive year. The event features activists, politicians and businesswomen, including Jean Crowder MP for Nanaimo-Cowichan. “I think it is important for women to hear from others who have … Continued
The long commute: Culture shock
This is the fourth in an ongoing contributor series by Stephanie Brown. You can read the first part here. Check back next issue for the next chapter of The Long Commute. So let’s talk about an issue that’s close to my heart: culture shock. I know you’re thinking, “That won’t happen to me.” Yeah, I … Continued
Upcoming live music in Nanaimo to get your ears dancin’
This month, Got Pop? Concerts have put together some awesome (and affordable) ways to see some live music in the Harbour City. On March 11, Big Sugar is taking The Port Theatre stage for an acoustic show. Now, before you ask me if it’s really Big Sugar from the early 2000s, just listen … Continued
Something to do this weekend: Nanaimo Global Film Festival
On the cusp of reading week for VIU students, the Nanaimo Global Film Festival will be showing over 30 films from around the world February 21 and 22, on Nanaimo’s campus. Robin Davies, a Media Studies professor at VIU, works with the department to provide technical support to students and the Nanaimo Global … Continued
Cooking dinner for your loved one (or self) this Valentines Day
The other day I tried to make chocolate pasta, now I’m not suggesting that every student should go out and get a pasta maker, but if you know someone with the means, try this if you’re looking to impress on V Day. I found the recipe through the Food Network, Emeril Lagasse offered a simple, … Continued
Where the art is at, Nanaimo
Nanaimo has taken off with a new creative energy in the last few years. The growing popularity of live art events, new artist groups and organizations, and, most importantly, VIU’s introduction of a Visual Arts Major with the expanded course selection, are just a few of the signs of the changing landscape. Inspired by these … Continued