In Gratitude
celebrating our community
At its heart, FOLKLIFE is built by people—our contributors, our readers, our partners, and the many hands that have helped shape this creative journey.
We are deeply grateful for everyone who has stood alongside us as we’ve grown, evolved, and shared stories of slow living, creativity, and connection.
Where We Operate
FOLKLIFE is created and shared by uninvited settlers on the traditional, stolen territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.
We acknowledge the ongoing effects of systemic colonialism and genocide, including the Kuper Island Indian Residential School, which operated from 1889 to 1975, and we recognize our responsibility in truth and reconciliation.
As we celebrate the beauty of this area, we extend our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples of this territory, who have been and continue to be in honourable relationship with these lands, waters, and kin since time immemorial.
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The salish sea off of Gabriola Island. Photo by Lina Jokubaityte.
LOCAL SUPPORT
Thanks to Southern Gulf Islands Tourism for their vision and partnership, helping us share meaningful stories.
“To our contributors, mentors, stockists, and supporters—thank you. Your belief in the value of thoughtful storytelling and creative community has carried us forward.”
–Alina Cerminara, FOLKLIFE Founder
Every story, every contributor, every reader—each of you is part of FOLKLIFE’s journey. Thank you for believing in the power of stories and in the importance of community.
A heartfelt thanks to:
Mary Ann Richards, Virginia Hayes, Charles Hart, Gary Holmes, Monica Maile, Shannon Kay, Syd Woodward, Jennifer Armstrong, Michelle Benjamin, Lina Jokubaityte,
Patrick Belanger, Claire Majors, Laura Busheikin, Shannon Kay, Lena McKenzie, Willow Mae Ens, Jess Nadeau, Rachel Boult, Stasia Garraway, Stephanie Artuso,
Kristen Bounds, Chris Straw, Rory Holland, Mhairi Petrovic, Thirza Voysey, Dirk Huysman, Adrian Huysman, Hannah Spray, Katrina Rainoshek, Allie Picketts,
New Society Publishers, Melanie Mulherin, Brendalee Astells, Hope Fulton, Joan Harrison, Alissa Demers, Tammy Hudgeon, Suzanne Trudel, Chelsea Newcombe, Chantal Ireland, Tony Grove,
Annie Holmes, Chee Yen Ngeh, Catherine Hallam, Emma Hamilton, Carey Marr, Beth Rideout, and Creative BC.
