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Bridging the gap between the older generation of Asian Canadians and their offspring has never been an easy feat. The issues that presented themselves years ago, are still very much alive today. [Read more...]
Harsh history divides Asian Canadian generations
Bridging the gap between the older generation of Asian Canadians and their offspring has never been an easy feat. The issues that presented themselves years ago, are still very much alive today. [Read more...]
Celebrating 4/20: Issues and Ideas
April 20th marks another yearly celebration of marijuana culture in Vancouver and across the world, and as such it creates an opportune moment to examine the complex relationship that our communities have with this little green plant. [Read more...]
Putting the spirit of the orthodox back into Easter by Hayden Case
When we enter the church on Pascha,” says Father Justin Hewlett, Rector for St John of Shanghai in East Vancouver. “I cry out ‘Christ is risen!’ cuing the response, ‘Indeed, He is risen!’”[Read more...]
Iranian identity: proud of the past, disconnected from the present
For some Iranians, the word “Persian” transcends geography. Although Persians represent one of several ethnic groups that make up the Islamic Republic of Iran, the word is also commonly used as a synonym for Iranian. [Read more...]
Celebrating 101 International Women’s Days
Since the early 1900s, March 8 has been set aside as a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women across the globe. Here in Vancouver, the day is a reminder of how far gender equality has come, and how far it still needs to go. [Read more...]
Discovering the world through exchange programs
Daniel Caicedo woke up one morning to find a castle outside his window. He went to Norwich, England, on academic exchange through the University of British Columbia’s Go Global program and had arrived the night before. “That building,” he says “is older than any of my grandparents … than the entire country of Canada, older than anything I’ve ever seen in my life.” [Read more...]
B.C. is the cross-cultural hotspot for couples
As Metro Vancouver’s population becomes increasingly diverse, more opportunities blossom for individuals to form relationships with someone from a different ethno-cultural background. Cross-cultural relationships vary according to individual characteristics such as generational status, birthplace and particular visible minority groups. They could be comprised of one visible minority group member and one non-member, or of individuals who belong to two different visible minority groups. [Read more...]
Families prepare for Lunar New Year celebrations
Although widely used throughout the world, the Gregorian calendar is not the only one around and not the only one with New Year’s celebrations in January. On Jan. 23, many Asian and non-Asian communities are gearing up for Lunar New Year celebrations of their own. [Read more...]
Society promotes multiculturalism for almost 40 years
Established in 1974, the Vancouver Multicultural Society is the longest serving agency in British Columbia with the sole purpose of promoting multiculturalism. The agency acts as a base for ethno-cultural groups and organizations to come together and engage in dialogue. The society currently consists of a multitude of non-governmental organizations, ethno-cultural groups, private companies, as well as individuals. Their goal is to advance multiculturalism, social justice and anti-racism. [Read more...]
Building bridges or burning bridges: the choice was yours
From the burning down of oppressive governments by the “Arab Spring,” to the building of “Occupy” movements across North America, 2011 is the year of the collective individual grouping together to promote change. [Read more...]
