Book Reading at the Sointula MuseumJoin us on Saturday, November 2nd, from 1–3 PM for a reading and discussion with author Joline Martin, featuring her new book War Resisters: Standing Against the Vietnam War. Through interviews with 12 Vancouver Island residents,...
Beginnings of Sointula: Coal Miners and Their Search for a Better Life This is part two of this series of blog posts where we explore how the community of Sointula came to be. Last time we looked into why the Finns came to Canada and who exactly was the...
On view August 1st to 30th at the Sointula Museum The third exhibition in our four-part summer series is here! This August, explore artworks that reflect the present-day life, landscapes, and perspectives of Malcolm Island and its surrounding coastal communities....
Beginnings of Sointula: Finnish Settlers & Matti Kurikka This is the first in a series of three blog posts exploring Sointula’s history, where we learn about why Finns came to Canada, and who was Matti Kurikka, a key figure in guiding the first settlers in...
One Morning Only — Tool Sale! Saturday, July 19th | 10 AM – 1 PMat The Grey Shop (corner of 3rd & 14th) A wide variety of tools will be up for grabs — come early for the best selection! Cash and card accepted. Got tools to donate? Drop them off on Friday, July...
