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The Strathcona Collective is a partnership between Boleyn Media and ROAM Media Inc. Launched in the Spring of 2020, the Strathcona Collective focuses on the Strathcona region and is a biannual publication that releases on every equinox (mid March and September).
![Explore The Strathcona Collective VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FoodTruckFestival_Header.webp)
VANCOUVER ISLAND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
More than a culinary delight
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CVC_Vol38_SleepingBarrels_Header.webp)
CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS
Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective STEWARDING SHOAL BAY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_ShoalBay.webp)
STEWARDING SHOAL BAY
Historic harbour to peaceful retreat
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_HolisticHealth.jpg)
THE RISE OF HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES
What defines a healthy community?
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_ElderValley_Header.webp)
ELDER RIVER: ADVOCATING FOR CARE
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_LittleValley_Header.webp)
LITTLE RIVER: RAVEN BONK
My life in Tahsis
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_Sayward_Header2.jpg)
BEYOND THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SAYWARD REGION
Sayward finds its rhythm
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FeaturedPhotographer_Header.webp)
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: COLIN PENDZIWOL
![Explore The Strathcona Collective FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_FeaturedArtist_Header.webp)
FEATURED ARTIST: LEE GASS
![Explore The Strathcona Collective CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SC_Vol9_Food-Bank_Header.webp)
CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK’S DREAM FOR THE FUTURE
Planting the seeds of food security
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SC_Vol9_QayaWay_Header.webp)
HOMALCO NATION’S NEW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Shooting the breeze with Qaya Way West
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_HeArt_Header.webp)
MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR
The HeART of Quadra
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_DoubleBaySanctuary_Header.jpg)
CREATING A SANCTUARY FOR CORKY THE ORCA
Double Bay Sanctuary
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Flowers_Header.webp)
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
Finding healing and nourishment in the garden
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_GuitarStands_Header.webp)
NATURAL COLLECTION STANDS
Handcrafted furniture for your musical instruments
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Kwakwala_Gallery.webp)
NAWALAKW HEALING CENTER
A reawakening of the kwak'wala language
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Coco_Header.webp)
THE COCO RUN: A CANCER FUNDRAISER
Fighting Cancer one step at a time
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Caremongering_Header.webp)
CAREMONGERING IN CAMPBELL RIVER
Paying it forward
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Haig-Brown.webp)
AT HOME WITH RODERICK HAIG-BROWN
Larger Than Life
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Awakeneers.webp)
GETTING TO KNOW THE AWAKENEERS
For the love of music
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SC_Vol9_Hame.webp)
HA̱’ME’ RESTAURANT REOPENS AT KWA’LILAS HOTEL
Food security and a celebration of culture
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SC_Vol9_Intro.webp)
THE STRATHCONA REGION IS GUIDED BY PASSION AND PURPOSE
Editor's introduction to Vol. 9
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Centre Stage](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Who_Header.jpg)
Centre Stage
The appeal of taking part in community theatre.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-TravellersWords_Header.jpg)
Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word
Seven continents in 40 years.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Radical Love at the Art Hive](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-ArtHive_Header.jpg)
Radical Love at the Art Hive
Open doors provide more than a creative opportunity for everyone.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Featured Photographer: Bob Wild](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Photographer_Header.jpg)
Featured Photographer: Bob Wild
![Explore The Strathcona Collective Featured Artist: Kimberly Thompson](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Artist_Header.jpg)
Featured Artist: Kimberly Thompson
![Explore The Strathcona Collective Wild Kelp Harvesting](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-What_Header.jpg)
Wild Kelp Harvesting
Spending the day among strands of seaweed.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective 10,000 Volunteer Hours of Urban to Alpine](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-SAR_Header.jpg)
10,000 Volunteer Hours of Urban to Alpine
Campbell River’s Search and Rescue Society.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective LISTEN TO THE WHISPER](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Hollyhock_Header.jpg)
LISTEN TO THE WHISPER
Self-discovery at hollyhock retreat centre.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Drawn to the Water](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-CoastalMariners_Header.jpg)
Drawn to the Water
Documenting coastal mariners.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective The Heriot Bay Inn](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-HBI_Header.jpg)
The Heriot Bay Inn
Where ghosts, custodians, and community gather.
![Explore The Strathcona Collective Exploring the Roots of Midwifery](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Midwife_Header.jpg)
Exploring the Roots of Midwifery
A midwife’s reflections.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Little River: Clementine & Pepper Wiltsie](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-LittleValley_Header.jpg)
Little River: Clementine & Pepper Wiltsie
Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective Discovering Ancient Coastal Migration Patterns](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-Hakai_Header.jpg)
Discovering Ancient Coastal Migration Patterns
The Hakai Institute’s new ancient DNA lab opens on Quadra Island.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective The Journey is the Gift](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-MickTaylor_Header.jpg)
The Journey is the Gift
Finding Mick Taylor’s forever place.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective BOW HUNTING: A MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIFETIME OF LESSONS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-BowHunting_Header.jpg)
BOW HUNTING: A MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIFETIME OF LESSONS
Raising daughters to appreciate nature through conservation.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective CREATING COMMUNITY BY THE KEG-LOAD](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-BeerFest_Header.jpg)
CREATING COMMUNITY BY THE KEG-LOAD
The family legacy behind the North Island Craft Beer Festival.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF TWIN ISLANDS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-TwinIslands_Header.jpg)
UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF TWIN ISLANDS
Stories from Sheltering in the Backrush.
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![Explore The Strathcona Collective A DECADE OF DUELLING RÉSUMÉS](https://thecollectivemags.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SC_Vol8-DuellingResumes.jpg)
A DECADE OF DUELLING RÉSUMÉS
My Path to Vancouver Island’s snowy slopes.
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