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Reconciliation Theatre brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and audiences together

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● September 29, 2022

With a mandate to engage audiences with reconciliation through Indigenous playwrights, the Nanaimo company is gearing up for its second production.

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Hul’q’umi’num program at Nanaimo Ladysmith schools teaches students to ‘walk in this world with gratitude’

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● May 26, 2022

“When we learn Indigenous languages we are better able to understand all our plant and animal relatives,” says former director of Indigenous learning, Ted Cadwallader.

Cedar welcome pole at Nanaimo’s new fire station will root the city to its ‘true history’

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● February 3, 2022

The 40-foot-tall pole will feature an array of figures known to the Snuneymuxw as protectors, “because that’s what firemen do — they protect us, keep us safe,” says Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown.

Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown presents a cheque to Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse, they stand side by side with smiles on their faces.

Locally made orange shirts support ‘children of the future and children of the past’

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● December 22, 2021

How Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown collaborated with local leaders to produce 100 orange shirts in genuine support of local kids.

Carver Noel Brown and Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse stand in front of the new Snuneymuxw welcoming pole on Sept. 30.

At the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Snuneymuxw leaders showed the way forward

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● October 7, 2021

‘Learn Hul’q’umi’num!’ Elder Jerry Brown proclaimed, encouraging attendees to engage in acts of love and kindness.

Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown shapes the welcoming pole to be erected in the Nanaimo waterfron

Welcoming pole recentres Snuneymuxw village at Nanaimo waterfront

By Kerith Waddington ● Nanaimo ● August 19, 2021

Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown shares how the welcoming pole proclaims ‘we’re still here.’

Kerith Waddington

Reconciliation Theatre brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and audiences together

Hul’q’umi’num program at Nanaimo Ladysmith schools teaches students to ‘walk in this world with gratitude’

Cedar welcome pole at Nanaimo’s new fire station will root the city to its ‘true history’

Locally made orange shirts support ‘children of the future and children of the past’

At the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Snuneymuxw leaders showed the way forward

Welcoming pole recentres Snuneymuxw village at Nanaimo waterfront

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units