Full Circle

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE! Good day everyone! This episode is all about local indigenous food sovereignty. Peter Underwood and I have collaborated on this episode. We interviewed elders and community activists from the local communities of W̱SÁNEĆ and Lekwungen. We learn about plants, medicines, clam harvesting, camas harvesting, plant restoration and more!

Music in this episode by Devours, Douse, Body Lens, and Teenage Wedding

Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada, so it makes sense that its filled with stories of the past. But how can we separate the exoticised and often racist versions of these tales from the truth? On this episode, we unpack some of the well known myths and tell the true history of Chinatown.

Music in this episode by Julia & The Spectacles, Ora Cogan, Rae Spoon, Redress, and Colliding Canyons.

Music on this episode by R.Ariel, Devours, and Colliding Canyons.

Music in this episode by Rae Spoon, Kimmortal, and L CON. You can find House of Cheek Productions here

Music in this episode by Colliding Canyons and Zinnia. You can find the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society hereFor the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, go here

Where do immigrants, refugees, settlers of colour fit on the continuum of colonization? How can we take guidance from Indigenous communities to be allies of Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence? These questions and others are explored in this episode.

This episode features clips from Eli’s film Lekwungen: Place to Smoke Herring. You can find it hereThis episode was brought to you by Open Space, an artist run centre presenting contemporary visual art, music, writing, media arts, and more. https://openspace.ca/

A sneak peak into what’s to come for the newest season!

Indigenous initiatives share their stories with CFUV and explain the trailblazing work they do to keep the vast array of Indigenous cultures thriving. 

CFUV visits a native plant garden, chews on advice from a local food writer, and explores the link between housing affordability and brunch in this tasty food episode of Full Circle.

This episode of Full Circle features how Victorians are moving toward sustainable living in their city.CFUV correspondent Myles takes a tour of a piece of edible landscape with Royal Bay Bakery owner David Grove and Hatchet & Seed landscaper/owner Tayler Krawczyk.Full Circle host Jordan Baron sits down with architect Franc D'Ambrosio to talk sustainable architecture at one of his most beloved works in Victoria, the Atrium.CFUV hears the word from locals about a pair of bike lanes being constructed on Fort Street, and learns about the health and environmental benefits of bike lanes from the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition.Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

This episode of Full Circle investigates how to find housing in Victoria, and what the community is doing to create shelter for Vancouver Islanders.CFUV correspondent Max speaks with Charles Wilkinson, director of documentary Vancouver: No Fixed Address, about the similarities between Victoria's and Vancouver's housing markets.Local Carpenter Randy invites us in to his tiny home, while Tiny Home Alliance representative Robert Leonardo explains the benefits of living small.CFUV investigates a proposal for higher-density housing from the Greater Victoria Housing Society on its' second round of deliberation.  Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Another update on the production of Full Circle.This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

An update on the production of Full Circle.

This episode of Full Circle spotlights stories on Victoria's favourite bit of nature, the ocean.CFUV correspondent Myles heads to Walk 4 Salish Sea's first night banquet to talk with clean water activists.Down at Gyro Park, CFUV correspondent Max chats with locals to get their side of why they love visiting the beach.Victoria's poet laureate Yvonne Blomer talks about Refugium :Poems for the Pacific, a new book that she compiled to bring attention to the ocean.Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

This episode of Full Circle explores the ongoing gentrification and urbanization of the downtown core..CFUV correspondent Myles meets with blogger Stephen Harrison, of Needs More Spikes fame, about instances of defensive architecture that go widely unnoticed by the public.CFUV investigates the controversial regulations for short-term vacation rentals proposed by the City.Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

This episode of Full Circles captures a glimpse of illicit substance use and harm reduction measures in Victoria. CFUV Correspondant Aviva joins SOLID Harm Reduction on their morning needle pickup and outreach tour, and sits down with Jack Phillips, head coordinator of the outreach advocacy group. CFUV presents the sound of the Fentanyl crisis, an explanation of the BC Coroners Service's findings through the past year using sound. "Alice" invites CFUV to speak with her about a weekly activity of hers: taking minute amounts of acid to expand her creativity and empathy.  Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

This episode of Full Circle explores parts of the Tourism industry in Victoria.  Ryan, a longtime cruise line employee, gives a sneak peek into life on a cruise ship.  CFUV visits the Ship Point Night Market, a collection of vendors that meet in the inner harbour to sell their wares to a crowd of cruise ship patrons. Finally, CFUV correspondant Arcade looks into the Downtown Victoria Busker's Festival, and seeks to find the answer to why this vibrant celebration changed hands over the past year. Content in the program was produced by CFUV's Podcasting Production Team. Music in this piece was composed and performed by Podington Bear. Full Circle's theme was composed and performed by Evan Schaeffer. This program is proudly supported by Oak Bay Bikes, and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.