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  • Folk University LIVE: Creating CommUNITY in Divisive Times

    Posted on Friday October 08, 2021
    Folk University LIVE: Creating CommUNITY in Divisive TimesLike the old days... in person! Friday the 15th from 1 to 3 p.m., the Linnaea outdoor tent. (In respect of COVID safety guidelines and inclusiveness, this event will be outside and seated.) The central question of the meeting:Ho... Continue Reading »

  • We Aren't Alone: Rural Islands Connect on FolkU Radio@89.5FM

    Posted on Wednesday October 06, 2021
    We Aren't Alone: Rural Islands Connect on FolkU Radio@89.5FMThis Friday on Folk U Radio at 1 p.m. host Manda Aufochs Gillespie speaks with the Rural Islands Economic Partnership about how rural islanders and rural island based businesses can support, share, and thrive together. The Rural Islands Economic Partnership grew out of a recognition that whi... Continue Reading »

  • Stephen Jenkinson on Grief, Mystery & More on FolkU @89.5FM

    Posted on Tuesday September 21, 2021
    Stephen Jenkinson on Grief, Mystery & More on FolkU @89.5FMStephen Jenkinson is an author, activist, worker, creator of the Orphan Wisdom School, and co-creator of the Night of Grief and Mystery project with singer/songwriter Gregory Hoskins: which brings him to Cortes Island (see below) and to Folk U Radio live this Friday September 24th from 1 p.... Continue Reading »

  • Liberal Candidate on today's Real Talk on Folk U@89.5FM

    Posted on Friday September 17, 2021
    Liberal Candidate on today's Real Talk on Folk U@89.5FMWhat really matters to you this election? What do you wish you could ask? Tune in this Monday at 6:30 on CortesRadio.ca or 89.5FM for the last of our Folk U election series where host Manda Aufochs Gillespie goes deeper with this year's candidates vying to represent North Island-Powell River in ... Continue Reading »

  • Real Talk with the candidates on Folk U@89.5FM

    Posted on Friday September 10, 2021
    Real Talk with the candidates on Folk U@89.5FMWhat really matters to you this election? What do you wish you could ask? Tune in this Friday at 1 p.m. (and Monday at 6:30) on CortesRadio.ca or 89.5FM for the beginning of our Folk U election series where host Manda Aufochs Gillespie goes deeper with this year's candidates vying to rep... Continue Reading »

  • it's bear season!

    Posted on Friday September 03, 2021
    it's bear season!The first signs of resident black bear activity have been seen by cortes residents. This is a great moment to get outside and secure all attractive food-like items you have around. this includes:-animal feed-compost-apples-bird feeders-bonemeal/feather meal & soil ame... Continue Reading »

  • Comment > A wonderful idea!

    Posted on Friday October 12, 2018
    Comment > A wonderful idea! Comment on "TODAY! at Folk U... How even YOU can change a car tire": Thanks for doing this. How wonderful. Continue Reading »

  • Comment > Thanks to our Anonymous Donors!

    Posted on Monday July 09, 2018
    Comment > Thanks to our Anonymous Donors!Comment on "Young Writers Prize Results 2017/18!": The Young Writers Prize is a foundational piece of literacy outreach on Cortes Island. It would simply not happen each year without the generous support of our anonymous donors! Continue Reading »

  • Comment > Thank you Travis+Lit Now team!

    Posted on Friday June 29, 2018
    Comment > Thank you Travis+Lit Now team!Comment on "Young Writers Prize Results 2017/18!": ~for the positive energy and fun opportunities for literacy and youth! My family has been thankful for your good work. Continue Reading »

  • Comment > Thanks

    Posted on Thursday June 28, 2018
    Comment > ThanksComment on "Young Writers Prize Results 2017/18!": Thanks for hosting something so entertaining and thanks to the volunteer judges for the awesome feedback! Continue Reading »

  • Event > Fok U Radio

    Posted on Friday October 15, 2021
    Event > Fok U RadioOct 22nd - Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.Folk University's new What is Essential series asks: What must we know, practice, and study to prepare ourselves for ... Continue Reading »

  • Event > Fok U Radio

    Posted on Friday October 15, 2021
    Event > Fok U RadioOct 29th - Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.Folk University's new What is Essential series asks: What must we know, practice, and study to prepare ourselves for ... Continue Reading »

  • Event > Fok U Radio

    Posted on Friday October 15, 2021
    Event > Fok U RadioNov 5th - Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.Folk University's new What is Essential series asks: What must we know, practice, and study to prepare ourselves for ... Continue Reading »

  • Event > Fok U Radio

    Posted on Friday October 15, 2021
    Event > Fok U RadioNov 12th - Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 and Mondays at 6:30 @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.Folk University's new What is Essential series asks: What must we know, practice, and study to prepare ourselves for ... Continue Reading »

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