CHLY alum has Nanaimo launch for graphic novel telling stories inspired by Xwemalhkwu elders
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A VIU and CHLY alumni was back in Nanaimo Thursday for the launch of a graphic novel telling stories from his home nation of Xwemalhkwu(Homalco)
Tchadas Leo is a journalist with CHEK News, and for the last number of years he’s been leading the work on Xwemalhkwu Hero Stories, which tells a trio of stories inspired by elders from the nation. With a launch event for the graphic novel Thursday at VIU, Leo paid a visit to the CHLY studio to speak about the project.
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Guests:
Tchadas Leo - Project Director - Xwemalhkwu Hero Stories
Valen Onstine - Artist, Xwemalhkwu Hero Stories
Program Team:
Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.
Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.
Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.
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