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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Joe Pugh