Peggy Lam
Articles by Peggy Lam
Oral history project shares stories from Iranian community
January 12 2015 ArtSharing Our Stories, an exhibit at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives (NVMA), features the stories and objects of 12 Iranians living on the North Shore.
Recognizing the large presence of the …
SFU talk explores the changing profile of aging families in Canada: Karen Kobayashi discusses importance of demographic shifts and diversity for public policy
November 17 2014 CommunityIn honour of her mentor and renowned sociologist Ellen Gee, professor Karen Kobayashi will deliver the 12th Annual Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture at her alma mater, Simon Fraser University, on the …
Urban development eroding cultural identity
October 6 2014 Cover StoryLocated in the Pacific Northwest, a coast characterized by natural and cultural diversity, Vancouver is …
Polynesian dance preserves traditions and creates resiliency
September 22 2014 CultureThe graceful movements of Hawaiian dance will be evoking cultural identity and healing the presentation of Aloha Polynesia.
Hawaiian dance teacher, Paddy Kauhane was born in Honolulu, Hawaii with …
Generation One: First and second generation artists pave the way for future generations
May 12 2014 ArtArt is given a supportive hand as new …
B.C. Armenian community marks 46th anniversary
April 7 2014 Cover Story Photo courtesy of the Armenian Cultural Association
In the summer of 1968, 20 people from the Armenian community gathered …
Career mentorship program bridges employment gap in Canadian immigration system
February 17 2014 Immigration Staff of the Skills Connect for Immigrants Program. | Photo by Selena Sun
Vancouver needs skilled labour from abroad, but once…
Revitalizing retail spaces to develop diverse communities
January 6 2014 CommunityFor Mariana Garcia, the retail business is not just about the latest trends and the lowest prices. It’s also about building communities.
Garcia, who immigrated to Canada from Brazil several years …