Category Archives: Voices & Visionaries

Interviews and other spotlights on specific individuals.

Ghosts of Mount Tzouhalem and Stone Butter Church

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Shanon Sinn

On July 21st, I was in the Cowichan Valley for the filming of Harold Joe’s new documentary, Tzouhalem. Produced by Les Bland Productions and by Harold himself, the film will attempt to unpack the oral stories and urban legends surrounding … Continue reading →

Posted in First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged appropriation, Chief Tzouhalem, Comiaken Hill, Cowichan, Cowichan River, Cowichan Valley, Duncan, Elder stories, First Nations, ghost story, Gravedigger, Harold Joe, Haunting of Vancouver Island, Headless Horseman, indigenous, Less Bland Productions, Mount Tzuohalem, Native American, Quamichan, racism in ghost stories, Stone Butter Church, urban legend, vampire, Vancouver Island | 6 Comments

Remembrance Day and Afghanistan

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Shanon Sinn

Can you share a little bit about your experience in the Canadian military (what regiment you were with, how you got involved, where you served, anything else you are comfortable sharing – for example, I think you’re writing a book … Continue reading →

Posted in Voices & Visionaries | Tagged Afghanistan, Canadian Military, ceremony, Kandahar, Nanaimo, Operation Athena, poppy, Remembrance Day, stolen valour, Vancouver Island, veteran, VIU | Leave a comment

Cowichan Elder Della Rice Sylvester’s Medicinal Plants Workshop

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend a Plant Medicine Workshop taught by Cowichan Elder Della Rice Sylvester. It was held in the Skutz Falls area near Cowichan Lake and hosted and organized by Rebecca Christofferson. Auntie Della (as … Continue reading →

Posted in First Nations, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged Coast Salish, Cowichan, Della Rice Sylvester, devil's club, First Nations knowledge, plant medicine, Vancouver Island, workshop | 6 Comments

The Ghost Story Guys Interview: The Haunting of Vancouver Island, with Shanon Sinn

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

Hey Everyone, The Ghost Story Guys uploaded their interview featuring me today! Here are the links if you want to check it out.

Posted in Bestiary, First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged Campbell River, creepypasta, ghost story, Haunted, Haunting, Keeha Beach, Port Alberni, Sasquatch, The Ghost Story Guys Podcast, The Haunting of Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, Victoria | Leave a comment

The Pod Couple Interview: The Haunting of Vancouver Island

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

Hey everyone, This week I was interviewed by The Pod Couple and indie videographer Jeff Carpenter about my new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island. The episode was made available today. If you’re interested in listening you can click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bestiary, First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged Ghost, Haunted, Kanaka Pete, Newcastle Island, Sasquatch, Sea Serpent, Shanon Sinn, The Haunting of Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

Brother XII: A Canadian Cult Leader’s Use of Black Magic

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Shanon Sinn

Much has been written about Brother Twelve – Canada’s infamous cult leader of the 1920s and 1930s. He was, after all, the charismatic leader of the Aquarian Foundation and later the leader of a similar offshoot group as well. Edward … Continue reading →

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