George Sun
Articles by George Sun

Flipping the picture: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. targets equity for all
July 8 2024 CommunityS.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation supports immigrants by helping them receive opportunities to start their life in Canada. As a recent report from Statistics Canada shows, temporary foreign workers in …

Roots and words: Exploring the mirroring of language and ecosystem through art
March 4 2024 ArtIn their first exhibition in Canada, Chinese visual artist and storyteller Shen Xin explores how languages act like an ecosystem. The installation, titled but this is the language we met …

Cognitive challenges tackled – a youth’s perspective
July 10 2023 LocalOpportunities for high schoolers to gain experience in university labs are few and far between. However, after reaching out to Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Institute for Neuroscience and …

Finding a purpose in climate change reform
July 4 2022 LocalClimate change is a problem that is both multifaceted and universally impactful to the current and future generations of society. Learning about this ongoing crisis and drawing lines to minimize our…

Creating culture with bannocks
April 25 2022 CommunityLooking to connect with her Métis roots, Donna Lee started Bannock Queen Bakery in 2016 to share her culture. Alongside her husband Ray and son Michael, the family-run business operates from …

Giving a chance to all young skaters
March 21 2022 LocalSkateboarding is becoming the best option for youth with autism to get involved in sports. The fun and inclusive environment fosters community between one kid and another. Blair Durnan, the …

Understanding the impacts of biowearable technology
February 7 2022 LocalInformation on tracking devices do not necessarily reflect a child’s ability to do something. | Photo courtesy of SFU
Biowearable technology, such as smart watches and other interactive …

Bringing a new perspective to art
January 24 2022 ArtPanchal Mansaram (P. Mansaram) is an artist of his generation. The diasporic artist created new perspectives, taken from his local every-day life and mixed with his global experiences, and was …

The Buddhist New Year - A time of peace and reflection
January 10 2022 Community“The Buddhist New Year is a day to remind people about gratitude and appreciation,” says Reverend Aoki, minister for the Vancouver Buddhist Temple. This year, Jan 18 marks the Buddhist New Year …

Book Uncle and Me - Diversity, Connections, and Community
December 6 2021 CultureUma Krishnaswami’s children’s book, Book Uncle and Me, explores the importance of children finding their voice in a community and the bond books can form with their readers. Through her book, …