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01:40:55

"To Share, Not Surrender": Understanding the Douglas Treaties on Vancouver Island

Can Indigenous People, Settlers, and the Government Come to Know and Agree on What the Treaties Mean, 170 Years Later?

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

03-Mar-24

01:25:22

Regional District of Nanaimo Board Approves Provisional 2024-28 Budget in Contentious Meeting

Proposed financial plan includes significant increase to funding for community parks on Gabriola Island

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

29-Dec-23

01:23:59

Snuneymuxw First Nation Rep Calls for Greater Involvement in Gabriola Island Parks & Trails Plan

"Colonization has typically taken areas of great importance to Indigenous people and created parks on them."

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

08-Dec-23

00:07:43

"Not just for artists": Gabriola's Thanksgiving Studio Tour Provides its Annual Creative and Economic Boost to Island

The 27-year old tradition delivers audiences to artists and customers to local businesses.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

14-Oct-23

00:20:54

Arts and the Economy: The Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour on Gabriola Provides a Large Part of Island Artists' Annual Income

The Gabriola Arts Council event featuring 58 artists and 65 studios feeds $150,000 into local pockets.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

29-Sep-23

00:59:08

Island View, Ep. 5: Truth & Reconciliation, a Heated Development Permit Debate, and Why Good Local Journalism Matters

After marking the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, Island Trustees consider a sensitive development application.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

29-Sep-23

00:06:02

Longtime Resident Zulis Yalte says Racism & Trans/Homo-phobia Motivated her to Volunteer with Life on Gabriola TV

Islander expresses concern about growing homelessness, "dire circumstances," and prejudice on Gabriola.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

29-Sep-23

00:32:40

Island View, Ep. 4: Don't just Survive, Thrive! Plus, Musicians on the Beach

A new guide seeks to empower islanders, while a collective of musicians creates a key new cultural event.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

22-Sep-23

00:13:14

Life on Gabriola TV's Marshal Fries Speaks with Musician Adam Larson about the Popular Brickyard Beach Music Jam on Gabriola Island

The event has quickly become an important part of the vitality and cultural sustainability of the Island.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

20-Sep-23

00:49:55

MOVERS & SHAKERS ON GABRIOLA: Georgi Georgiev and His Groundbreaking Bikes

Georgiev's designs are re-shaping biking and make a vital contribution to Gabriola's culture and economy.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

16-Sep-23

01:00:10

Island View, Ep. 3: Sustainability on Gabriola, and Georgi Georgiev's Groundbreaking Bike Designs

We talk climate with Steven Earle & highlight one of the many artist/entrepreneurs who also help sustain Gabriola.

BC

- Gabriola Island and area

15-Sep-23

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