Ebony Roots break ground in Yaletown
Promoting awareness and understanding of the history of Black communities in Vancouver is what inspires Brandon Thornhill. Ebony Roots (part two), with Thornhill as the show’s producer and …
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January 22 2024 Community Casey Mecija shares the sonic potential in Filipinx diaspora
Sounds 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 …
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January 22 2024 Community Building bridges of empathy and understanding: Theatre Terrific champions inclusivity in performance art
Part 1 in a series highlighting the intersection between disability and arts in Metro Vancouver.
For almost four decades, Theatre Terrific has been pioneering inclusivity through performance art.…
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January 22 2024 Art Confronting and shaping our experience with refugees
Refuge Canada, an exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver, details the experiences refugees have faced from deciding to leave their home country to settling in Canada.
Denise Fong, curator of urban…
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January 22 2024 Culture Yungchen Lhamo turns music into an offering
“We all love to be happy, we don’t want to be suffering,” says Tibetan singer Yunchen Lhamo. Lhamo showcases her values of healing and of joy with her upcoming spiritual-inspired performance.…
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January 8 2024 Community “No” to Deep Sea Mining - UBC-led study finds costs of the extractive process far outweigh the benefits
As 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 …
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January 8 2024 Community “Willing the impossible”: SFU scholar looks to create greater understanding about Israel and Palestine
SFU scholar Nawal Musleh-Motut wants to “will the impossible,” and she’s hoping her recently published academic book, Connecting the Holocaust and Nakba Through Photograph-based Storytelling …
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January 8 2024 Culture Hold On Let Go takes centre stage this January, with contemporary performers tackling issues of technology in a unique and creative way
“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 …
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January 8 2024 Art Salish weavers showcased the traditional and contemporary ways of their culture revival at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Hosted by Vancouver Art Gallery, from now until May 12, Rooted Here: Woven from the Land is an exhibition that displays the weavings of four local Salish artists; and offers a glimpse into…
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December 11 2023 Community Belongings matter: Report highlights difficulties unhoused people face
Unhoused individuals have continuously been at risk of losing their belongings and, as the colder weather continues, many look for solutions. A report released last month by UBC, SFU and the …