Elaha Amani
Articles by Elaha Amani

A Latin American Heritage Month celebration - Remembering Chilean history through art
September 25 2023 ArtCelebrating Latin American Heritage Month, the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC)’s second annual Latin Expressions program shines a spotlight on Chilean culture with Remembering the…

Hands-on, family friendly and accessible art making for all
July 10 2023 ArtEastside Arts Society calls all artists and creatives to participate in their two-day summer art making event CREATE! Arts Festival, a youth-friendly space for learning, discovering and creating.…

Aerosia, a feat of vertical dance performance
May 8 2023 CultureArtistic director Julia Taffe’s Vancouver-based Aeriosa Dance Society merges elements of vertical dance and rock climbing in the theatrical work New Artists and Approaches in Vertical Dance, part…

Last call to claim one’s identity
April 3 2023 CultureDirector and playwright Valerie Methot expertly weaves together humour and the struggle of owning one’s identity in a bold and original tale The Identity Bureau, presented by Some Assembly …

Wild in the city: an artistic spotlight on urban scenes of nature
March 6 2023 ArtIn times of hardship, it is crucial to simply exist in the beautiful world we live in. Maxine Wolodko illuminates the unnoticed beauty found in nature all around us in her vividly illustrated …

PuSh festival -A medley of youth
January 23 2023 Cover StoryUnder the mentorship of Fiorella Pinillos, the PuSh Youth Cohort fosters curiosity in the performing arts and provides an opportunity for young artists to learn, grow and thrive.
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A watershed’s fragile life
January 9 2023 Cover StoryThe Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) shocked many when they declared a local state of emergency triggered by a severe drought, on Oct. 17, 2022. All non-essential commercial uses for water, …

Japanese women of change
November 21 2022 ArtWomen of Change, an exhibition hosted by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), aims to highlight the vibrant narratives of six …

Kathak: a mix of story-telling and dance
September 19 2022 CultureSearch for the beauty within an unshaped space, says Usha Upta when she brings Khoj – A Contemporary Kathak Dance Extravaganza to The Firehall from Wednesday, Sept. 21 to Saturday, Sept.…

Nchem?u?s Day - A day of fun, Indigenous style
August 22 2022 CommunityNorth Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre will host Nchem?u?s Day, an afternoon to celebrate Indigenous culture with food, music, shows and indoor and outdoor activities on the grounds of the …