Join CBC in Port Alberni this January for special events amplifying Island Voices

CBC is honoured to be welcomed as guests onto the traditional territories of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations, as we work to strengthen our local connections and highlight stories and issues that matter to the community of Port Alberni.                                                                                                                                   

In partnership with the Vancouver Island Regional Library, CBC is proud to collaborate in uplifting the voices of Port Alberni from January 23-24, 2025 and beyond. With a focus on the look ahead, there will be a series of special events that will celebrate and foster connections with the community to unveil the hope and vision for the future of Port Alberni. 

Please find all of the details for each event below. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing these important stories!

Live Broadcast of On The Island

Event: Enjoy a live morning radio broadcast of On The Island with CBC's Gregor Craigie
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 5:35 a.m. - 8:37 a.m.
Location: SteamPunk Café & Coffee House, 3025 3rd Ave, Port Alberni, BC

Concert and Interview 

Event: Join CBC All Points West's Jason D'Souza and CBC Vibin' host Rohit Joseph as they guest-host an evening of live music and conversation with Tsimka & Michael Red
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Capitol Theatre, 4904 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC 

This concert will blend music from the land and from the heart. Tsimka will share songs in her heritage language, Tia-o-qui-aht ƛaʔuukwiʔatḥ.ḥ., while Michael creates soundscapes with recordings by Tsimka from her ƛaʔuukwiʔatḥ home territory, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory. 

This event is open to everyone but registration is required. Reserve your ticket now for free on Eventbrite.

Indigenous Youth Workshop           

Event: Making Music & Sharing Language with Tsimka & Michael Red                
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025         

This workshop led by Tsimka & Michael Red is limited to Grade 6 & 7 classes attending and they have been warmly invited to bring drums and other small scale instruments, words in their language, or just bring themselves!