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A Journey of Love and Resilience: John and Milja’s Story
This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing three excerpts from A Home of My Own, a 1951 article by John Anderson (writing under his pen name, Sepän Poika—“Blacksmith’s Son”).
Summer Plays at the Sointula Museum!
We are thrilled to announce that Sisu Theatre, in association with the Sointula Museum, proudly presents The Sointula History Plays: Part 1 & 2, coming July and August 2025!Showtimes are 5pm and 7pmEvery Friday and Saturday inJuly and August 2025At the Sointula...
Sointula History & Memories is Shortlisted!
We’re thrilled to share that our documentary Sointula's History and Memories has been shortlisted for the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming! This prestigious recognition from Canada’s National History Society celebrates...
Sturgeon I Joins Heritage BC’s Map of Industrial Heritage Places
We are excited to announce that the Sturgeon I, a rare surviving example of a wooden gill net vessel, has been added to Heritage BC’s map of Industrial Heritage Places! Built in 1948, the 34-foot boat reflects the rich history of boatbuilding and fishing that once...
M. Tree, Flora Exhibition
FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...
Betty Carlson, Flora Exhibition
FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins, Kathleen Blohm, Yolana Mortensen, and...
Interview with Sandy Wiggins, Flora Exhibition
Sandy Wiggins - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...
Interview with Tracey Buker, Flora Exhibition
Tracey Buker - August Artist Spotlight FLORA, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august the exhibition showcases work from M. Tree, Betty Carlson, Jan Rosgen, Tracey Buker, Chris Hurst, Sandy Wiggins,...
Flora Exhibition Launch!
On August 1st, 2024 we launched Flora, the third in a series of four month-long art exhibitions celebrating Malcolm Island's natural history and heritage. Flora, is about the Island’s unique plant life: its diversity, beauty and uses. On view for the month of august...
Kaleva Portal by Jan Rosgen
From Jan: "Kaleva Portal": a familiar view of our terra, with foreground on the beach. Larger rocks further out are surrounded by water that covers the earth here and as far as Vancouver Island in the distance. "Travelling further" (but also while remaining here...
Exhibition Receptions
Sointula Fashion Week
A standout event on our Facebook page, Sointula Fashion Week celebrates Paris Fashion week with the island’s own unique fashion sense and style. We share images of historical and modern island attire of Sointulian’s through the ages, with commentary and research about the fabrics and style.
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