Katrianna Desante
Articles by Katrianna Desante

The enduring legacy of the abacus
September 9 2024 LocalMath is one of those subjects that, no matter how much you practice, there is always more to learn. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is home to preserving Japanese Canadians’ …

How Midsummer taught me about becoming a woman
June 10 2024 ColumnsI’ve spent my life saying I’m 1/4 Swedish – but the Scandinavian Community Centre taught me why that’s important.
Growing up, I was very Swedish. I spent every Christmas singing Swedish …

The Chinese Canadian History Society of B.C. celebrates 20 years of bridging the gaps in Canada’s history
May 6 2024 CommunityThe Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia (CCHSBC) celebrated its 20-year legacy last weekend. Since first being established in 2004, the society has aimed to be a national leader …

Creating community for Canadian immigrants amidst growing climate concerns
April 23 2024 CommunityFor 25 years, Green Club BC has aimed to educate its members on both B.C.’s environmental and sociohistorical landscapes. Since its founding, the club has sought to inspire environmental activism …

Hold On Let Go takes centre stage this January, with contemporary performers tackling issues of technology in a unique and creative way
January 8 2024 Culture“This process is like this moving boat; there are pockets of space where we can bring our own stories forward and allow for the synergizing of our own beliefs and stories into the room,” said …

A Vancouver author using words in a “Beautiful Beautiful” way
November 13 2023 CultureBrandon Reid’s new novel Beautiful Beautiful is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of Derik Mormin, a twelve-year-old boy who is confronted by topics of Indigeneity, culture, and …

A new UBC study investigates how social robots might improve the quality of life at Canadian long-term care homes
October 30 2023 CommunityFollowing the outbreak of COVID-19, as Canada’s long-term care homes became hotspots for the pandemic-inducing virus, the physical and mental well-being of Canada’s elderly demographic was …