Exploring historic Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley through Wayde Compton’s eyes
Contributor Gordan Hak Hogan’s Alley was a neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver. It was home to many immigrant communities, but it is best remembered for the African-Canadian population that had established itself by 1923. In its heyday Hogan’s Alley was a focal point for black culture, known for its restaurants and home to the African Methodist … Continued
Upcoming Arts & Humanities colloquium presentation mixes alchemy and fiction
By contributor Gordan Hak How do you mix the study of alchemy with creative writing? That’s the question Dr. Cynthea Masson, a member of the VIU English Department, will address in a talk on Friday, September 30. The presentation, “From Academic Article to Fantasy Novel: Medieval Alchemy and The Alchemists’ Council”, is part of the … Continued