Tag: humans of campbell river

We met in high school in Calgary 1966. 

G: My mom loved doing ceramics, that is using mold-cast greenware and commercial glazes. Eventually she got her own electric kiln and I started melting and stretching pop and beer bottles. I… Continue Reading →

My name is Lisa Petrunia and this is my story. My maternal grandfather came from Germany after the war. My mother was the second youngest of four siblings. My father’s side immigrated from Slovakia. I grew up in Amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton)… Continue Reading →

My name is Tara Jordan, and my family and I have loved calling Campbell River home, for 5 generations.  My cultural heritage is a mixture of Dutch, German and Cree, as well as unknown history, due to my father’s closed… Continue Reading →

My name is Chyanne Trenholm, I'm from the Homalco First Nation, and this is my story…Born in Campbell River and raised on the Homalco reserve just south of town, I grew up with my parents, 2 older sisters and dogs.… Continue Reading →

I was named after my great uncle on my mom’s side. ‘Gruncle Bob’ is what he made us call him. He lived in the woods keeping bees, growing his own food, and tapping maple syrup every spring. He was also… Continue Reading →

My name is Cody Assu and this is my story.I belong to the Ligwiłda’xw people (We Wai Kai) and The Haida nation. I was raised on my father’s traditional territory of Quinsam (We Wai Kai) where I still reside today.… Continue Reading →

My name is Heidi Cuff and this is my story.Theatre has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom was always involved in community theatre - directing, acting, stage managing. My brothers and I… Continue Reading →

My name is Sarmad AlMouallem, born in Damascus Syria 1987. I am originally from a small town called Maaloula. During school I was focused on basketball and music, and when I was 12 I got my first electric guitar. I… Continue Reading →

Humans of Campbell River is a collaboration between Destination Campbell River and Bluetree Photography. Showcasing the stories of those who call our coastal community home. Each week we deep dive into a new story and the connections between people and… Continue Reading →

Humans of Campbell River is a collaboration between Destination Campbell River and Bluetree Photography. Showcasing the stories of those who call our coastal community home. Each week we deep dive into a new story and the connections between people and… Continue Reading →