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The map was researched by University 101 students and painted by Powell River artist Debbie Dan.
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Elsie Paul to receive honourary doctorate
by Paul Galinski | reporter@prpeak.comPublished: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 11:21 AM CST
It’s an educated guess but bestowing the title of doctor on revered Tla’Amin (Sliammon) First Nation elder Elsie Paul will likely receive high marks in the Powell River region.
Typical of her nature, Paul was humble upon discovering Vancouver Island University (VIU) will confer an honourary doctorate degree on her in the new year.
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Reunion in London demonstrates dedication
by Paul Galinski | reporter@prpeak.com
Reruns rarely inspire but a one-of-a-kind film featuring Powell River service personnel that was originally screened at the Patricia Theatre will be a big draw when it illuminates the theatre’s big screen 65 years after its first showing.
More than 1,100 Powell River people viewed the film on the day it was first shown, Sunday, March 5, 1944. Powell River Museum and Archives representatives are hoping that the rerun will elicit a similar response on Saturday, November 14, just three days after Remembrance Day.
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VIU Powell River Campus Hosts 8th Annual Campus Kickoff
On Friday, September 18, the Powell River Campus of VIU was abuzz with activity as students gathered together for study skills sessions. Over 100 students from Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Welding, Adult Upgrading and University programs crowded into the gymnasium where they were welcomed by Educational Advisor, Carol Sansburn. Principal Arlette Raaen outlined some of the opportunities available this year on campus, then a prayer was offered by Elder Elsie Paul.
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Culinary students sizzle in cook-offs
Fennel and grapefruit prove winners for chefs in training
Imagine being given three hours to create a dish that must be presented to two judges with highly trained palates and not knowing what the secret ingredient is. That's exactly what faced 17-year-old Shari Taylor at the Regional Skills Canada competition for culinary arts recently.
The event was held in the home economics lab at a Campbell River high school, and even though Shari is accustomed to using the professional kitchen at Brooks Secondary School as a dual-credit culinary arts student, she prepared for the difference by spending hours practicing her dishes and plating skills in the school's home economics lab.
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VIU direction undergoes examination
Institution relies upon grassroots guidance to serve future requirements
by Paul Galinski | reporter@prpeak.com
Vancouver Island University's (VIU) metamorphosis from college to full-fledged university creates complexities and its leadership is reaching out to communities it serves for solutions.
Dr. Ralph Nilson, president and vice-chancellor, told members of VIU's Powell River advisory committee it's his perspective that the institution has grown out of the community.
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Chief Shawn Atleo visits Powell River Campus
Chief Shawn Atleo (A-in-chut), Vancouver Island University’s first Chancellor, wanted a gift that signified a journey because he comes from a canoeing and whaling culture. Paddles signified moving together, pulling together, working together in a canoe. When in big water, people are completely relying on others in a canoe. The paddle represents the journey in both a physical and spiritual sense: when the paddle is being stroked in the water, we can only see half of it. The spiritual side we cannot see. Being part of a team in the water is something that touches a person forever, just like the experience of attending school. Click here to read entire story.