Sandrine Jacquot
Articles by Sandrine Jacquot

Digital technologies mark UNESCO’s 2024 Global Media and Information Literacy Week
October 7 2024 InternationalThe United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will commemorate Global Media and Information Literacy Week from Oct. 24 to 31. This event has been celebrated annually…

Community-based education at Vancouver’s neighbourhood houses teaches seniors valuable skills
September 9 2024 Cover StoryLearning isn’t just for kids or young adults. It’s important for people of all ages – notably older adults – to continue learning, even if it isn’t in school. Numerous studies emphasize …

A creative reconnection at the Vancouver Art Book Fair
July 8 2024 CultureCanada’s largest and longest-running art book fair is set to return in-person for the first time since 2019. The Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF) will feature over 80 diverse exhibitors at the …

Saleem teaches families and children how to heal trauma through stories
April 1 2024 CultureIt’s not often that children’s stories depict the realities of being a refugee and healing from trauma. Saleem, an animated feature film from Jordan directed by Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha, …

Keeping the spirit of Finland alive in the Lower Mainland
February 20 2024 CommunityFor over 50 years, the Vancouver Finlandia Club (VFC) has been an important point of cultural connection for the Finnish community in the Lower Mainland.
Based out of the Scandinavian Community …

Casey Mecija shares the sonic potential in Filipinx diaspora
January 22 2024 CommunitySounds are all around us, from conversation to music to the noises of everyday life. Critically thinking about sounds and going beyond our conventional perceptions could help us better understand …

“No” to Deep Sea Mining - UBC-led study finds costs of the extractive process far outweigh the benefits
January 8 2024 CommunityAs the world considers what role mineral extraction will play in climate adaptations and a decarbonized future, deep sea mining (DSM) has caught the attention of private companies and many …

Lower Mainland celebrates Diwali with Diwali Fest’s 2023 Indian Wedding theme
October 30 2023 CultureDiwali is a time filled with light, joy, and family gatherings. Often referred to as the festival of lights, Diwali is one of the most festive holidays on the Indian calendar, symbolizing the …