“It takes a village to raise up a child. In case of newcomer children – it may take more than one village, and also extra resources and support,” says Valerie Lai, manager of Pacific Immigrant…
Canadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel observes that there is a persistent lack of representation and awareness of diversity within the classical music industry. In her view, composers outside the …
The Firehall Arts Centre will present Ann Mortifee’s Reflections on Crooked Walking, a whimsical family musical with a song for every audience member from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. The musical’s …
As Vancouver’s multicultural landscape continues to evolve, the Lebanese community has woven itself into the city’s fabric, leaving a remarkable legacy. With the return of Lebanese Heritage …
“Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024–2026 saw a significant decrease in immigration levels over the next three years, but that does not excuse Canada from fulfilling our humanitarian …
Connecting people to nature through citizen science is an important first step in empowering local members to protect the region’s ecology. During Canada History Week this November, WildResearch, …
As part of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF), The Cinematheque presents director and screenwriter Jörgen Scholtens’ Fathers & Sons, a darkly compelling and emotional tale about the…
With the third annual return of Hindu Heritage Month in November, Neeraj Kumar, founder and president of the India Cultural Association of Vancouver (ICA) is looking forward to sharing the cultural …
Learn about the history of Indigenous veterans and participate in local Indigenous community events, encourages Randi Gage, a Vietnam-era veteran and the founder of Indigenous Veterans Day. This …
Amplifying the community stories of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), the Heart of the City Festival returns (Oct. 30–Nov. 10) with over 100 events reflecting the theme, Threads of …