Isha Jain
Articles by Isha Jain

The magic of informal helping
March 7 2022 CommunityJulia Nakamura, a graduate student at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) health psychology program, is working to improve the health and well-being of a rapidly aging population, one step …

Envisioning a feminist city of Surrey
January 24 2022 LocalIn July 2021, as part of their COVID-19 recovery initiative, the Government of Canada announced 237 projects that will be receiving funding under the $100-million Feminist Response and Recovery …

Beyond the buzzwords: conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion
August 16 2021 Local“Over the past year, the Black Lives Matter movement [and] the Indigenous movement have both created an opportunity to publicly acknowledge systemic racism and have deeper conversations on it,” …

Jane Jae Kyung Shin - A journey of chance encounters and pivotal moments
May 10 2021 LocalJane Jae Kyung Shin, Vancouver Community College’s VP, Students and Community Development, was recently nominated for YWCA’s Women of Distinction Award in the Education, Training & …

To rock bottom and up
April 12 2021 ColumnsDid you ever have an idiosyncrasy as a child? I did this rather ridiculous thing as a child, where I saved the best for the last. It started off by saving the best bite of food for the end. Slowly, …

Joy as an act of defiance
March 22 2021 CultureHidden in her whimsical and colourful digital illustrations, artist Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe’s goal is simple: for Black people to feel seen, beautiful and loved just as they are.
Edge, a …

Cultural Spotlight - Coast Mental Health honoured as one of B.C.’s Top Employers
March 8 2021 CommunityDespite a challenging year for the healthcare industry, Coast Mental Health (CMH), a registered charity, was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2021.
“We’re very excited by this announcement…