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Sam Duerksen

Sam Duerksen

Since moving to Victoria from Winnipeg in 2020, I’ve worked in communications for non-profits and arts organizations. In Winnipeg, I worked for Red River College as a Sustainability Coordinator, enjoyed a stint up in Wasagaming with Parks Canada, and got my start in journalism with The Uniter newspaper. With a degree in Film and extended education in journalism, sociology and environmental design, I bring a passion for storytelling, social issues and the arts to my role. I love to uncover great things happening in our community and shine a light on the incredible people I get to meet through my career.

Email
sam.duerksen@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Sam

Dip into soul-soothing works at Greater Victoria galleries in May

Dip into soul-soothing works at Greater Victoria galleries in May

Several spring art shows and tours are on the calendar for this month
Island's one-man May 4 Star Wars show takes audiences to a galaxy far away

Island's one-man May 4 Star Wars show takes audiences to a galaxy far away

Charles Ross marks 'May the 4th' with a special performance, thanks to the films that have transformed his life
Patterns, paint and perspective: A look at Greater Victoria's April art scene

Patterns, paint and perspective: A look at Greater Victoria's April art scene

Featuring George Clutesi’s legacy, vibrant comic-style art, contemporary glasswork and more
Champions of Magic brings a world of illusion to Vancouver Island stage

Champions of Magic brings a world of illusion to Vancouver Island stage

Global magic sensation Champions of Magic comes to Victoria for the first time in May and a third show has been added to the roster
2025 lineup released for Phillips Backyard Festival Series in Victoria

2025 lineup released for Phillips Backyard Festival Series in Victoria

The festival runs over a July and August weekend
Victoria galleries feature bold brushstrokes, salvaged wood, and glass art

Victoria galleries feature bold brushstrokes, salvaged wood, and glass art

Here's what's happening at the galleries in February
Straight from the heart: a guide to Valentine's Day romance in Greater Victoria

Straight from the heart: a guide to Valentine's Day romance in Greater Victoria

Spanning Sidney, Oak Bay, Victoria and Saanich, we've got you covered
On with the show: Council approves $100K for new downtown Victoria arts venue

On with the show: Council approves $100K for new downtown Victoria arts venue

Other Guise Theatre is raising money to turn 716 Johnson St. into a performing arts hub
Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

The lineup for the Feb. 7-16 event boasts most feature films ever in its 31-year history
Vancouver Island restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Vancouver Island restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Experts think high-volume, unique restaurants that keep costs low more likely to survive
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