Meeting Nanaimo's new poet laureate/The lost intersections of Nanaimo's Chinatowns

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It’s a good time for productive outrage, says Nanaimo’s new poet laureate.

Neil Surkan is getting ready to start a two year term in the position on December 1, he spoke with CHLY reporter Lauryn Mackenzie.

And Jackie Wong’s new temporary public art project Lost Intersections will appear next spring, and bring attention to the sites of the city’s former Chinatowns . She spoke with Midcoast Morning host Joe Pugh.

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Guests:

  • Neil Surkan - Poet Laureate, City of Nanaimo

  • Jackie Wong - Artist and art educator

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh