Full Circle

In this episode, I Interview Davinder a  victim support worker and an outreach liaison at the surrey women's shelter. we discuss at length her childhood back in Punjab including the cultural traditions of that era while also speaking in depth about the core values that she learned from her parents. In addition, she speaks about the experience of immigrating to Canada during the first recent flux o...

On This episode, I get a chance to Interview Oliver who is the other co-owner of 2ND Degree Vintage. Oliver starts off the episode by sharing his childhood in Hawaii where he first encounters the concept of reselling second-hand clothing. we also talk about his ties to his Japanese heritage which he gets from his mother who immigrated to America in her 20s. As the episode progresses we dive deeper...

In this episode, I Interview Mr. Randhawa who has been  Highschool Humanities and social justice teacher in Surrey BC for over a decade. We talk about Mr. Randhawa's Childhood living in Vancouver and about his parents who had a heavy hand in his curiosity for learning. As the conversation progresses we heavily focus on his journey as a Teacher and the things he's learned about the education system...

The search for the BEST spring roll begins with sampling spring rolls from 5 restaurants in Victoria and putting them through a rigorous evaluation process. Restaurants sampled were: Pho Vy, Vietnam House, PhoWisdom, Saigon Char-Broil and Le Petit Saigon. 

Connect on a deeper level with the BIPOC musicians featured in this episode. Each BIPOC musician explains the intention behind the creation of their song before you hear the song. This is a unique musical journey that may forever impact how you listen to these songs.  Guests featured in this podcast are:  -Pegah - (soundcloud.com/pegstarr) - "Liberation"  -Niloo - (@loo.ni.tunes) "Funny face"  -No...

5 femme hip hop artists share their experiences dealing with discrimination in the Canadian music industry. Guests for this episode included: Momma Rude Gyal, Tea Fannie, Miss Benzo, Whirlybird and Pegah. Find the episode guests online at: Pegah (soundcloud.com/pegstarr)  Momma Rude Gyal (@mamarudegyal)  Tea Fannie (@iamteafannie)  Miss Benzo (@iammissbenzo)  Whirlybird (@whirlybirdrec) 

This episode of Full Circle was created from interviews that were done with Artists who were featured in the Pulse Zine. The 2021 edition of the Pulse Zine from the Student's of Colour Collective was an audio project that celebrated 10 different BIPOC artists. Themes such as BIPOC representation in the arts, barriers to accessing the arts and art as a tool for decolonization are examined. Guests f...

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 here For the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, go here

This episode features clips from Eli’s film Lekwungen: Place to Smoke Herring. You can find it here This 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! 

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 belove...

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...

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 Pac...

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...

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 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...