Utoo Radio with Other News Stories - March 12 2025 - The Xwémalhkwu Hero Stories: A Graphic Novel is a comic adaptation of the Xwémalhkwu First Nation's archival audio recordings.

The project, led by Homalco First Nation (HFN) and journalist Tchadas Leo, combines Indigenous graphic artists Alina Pete, Valen Onstine, and Gord Hill to visually interpret these recordings.

The mini podcast features 11 Homalco Elders sharing their childhood experiences, customs, and Coast Salish history.

The graphic novel features canoe and clamming, river bathing, and hunting and food preservation.

The project aims to revitalize the Homalco language and culture in a modern format, appealing to younger generations.

The project was developed in collaboration with the UBC Comics Studies Cluster's "Remember Comics Project" and co-funded by Education without Borders, UBC Comic Studies Cluster, the Narratives Group in the UBC Centre for Migration Studies, UBC Community Engagement Office, and the UBC Public Humanities Hub.