Unfortunately, many of Fredericton's Wolastoq stories go unheard due to lack of representation in the media industry. Luckily, the people of Fredericton had the opportunity to change that because on November 1st, 2023, Pisuwin, the first ever Wolastoq story ballet, graced the Fredericton Playhouse for all to see! Pisuwin is a ballet epic multidisciplinary piece …
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery recently announced the opening of six new exhibitions. In terms of topics, this collection of exhibitions is extremely varied. It covers the Omar Gandhi architectural firm, the New Brunswick internment camp, Indigenous cultures, wall paintings, and more. John Leroux, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s curator, commented on the current exhibitions and the …
Graduation is a special moment for students: it is when one’s cycle of learning closes, even if temporarily. It is a moment of celebration. What could make it more special? Perhaps the presence of a presidential candidate for the upcoming American election making an appearance at no where else but a UNB Convocation? Despite how …
What can you do in 48 hours? For some filmmakers in Fredericton, the answer is: make a short film from scratch. The New Brunswick 48 Hour Film Competition started in 2007 and has since become a staple in Fredericton. The festival has evolved into a province-wide extravaganza, drawing creative minds from various corners of New …
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a society named after you? You might be surprised to learn that one of the most popular and active societies at the University of New Brunswick, the Albert Ross Undergraduate English Society (ARUES), is named after a student who did not even bother to read the …
The summer may be over, but it is always time to appreciate the flowerbeds and greenery on the UNB campus. The Brunswickan spoke to Brady Fredericks, who currently serves as a gardener on campus. While the total quantity of the beds is uncertain, Fredericks estimates that there may be around 120 of them spread across …
In the heart of the academic hub at UNB, an engaging reel of films unfold every week drawing both cinephiles and curious minds alike. The Monday Night Film Series, orchestrated by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, has been a cinematic cornerstone since its inception in 1985. Tony Merzetti, Executive Director of the NB Film Co-op, …
Festival season isn’t over yet. One event music lovers in New Brunswick can’t afford to miss is Fest Forward. Formerly known as the New Brunswick Musician Emerge festival, Fest Forward has been making waves since its inception in 2013. "The vision behind the weekend was to provide emerging musicians with the tools and resources to …
New Brunswick has earned its fair share of nicknames from Canadian residents living outside the province that we call home. Such examples include “Canada’s armpit”, “the province where fun goes to die,” as well as “Canada's great Atlantic pit stop.” Whilst there is some truth to these nicknames for three quarters of the year, it’s …
Mark Anthony Jarman's Burn Man presents a unique collection of 21 short stories that span four decades of his illustrious career, from his debut with Dancing Nightly in the Tavern (1984) to his later work like Ireland's Eye (2017). In an interview with Biblioasis, Jarman revealed that he enjoyed having an editor and press to …
