The new face of the Nepalese community in Vancouver
The late 1980s saw a small group of Nepalese make a new life in Vancouver. What began as a migration of highly skilled professionals is now expanding to include young students, entrepreneurs and …
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January 26 2015 Community A new perspective on diversity in North Vancouver
Neonology is a series of youth workshops that shines a light on discrimination and the power we all have to fight it.
The workshops are held in North Vancouver throughout the year to help students …
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January 12 2015 Community Local team skates circles around cultural gaps in overseas tournament
Photo by Edward TienYoungsters slicing ice in a beeline for a puck is a cherished Canadian image. In the spirit of helping …
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January 12 2015 Community Unearthing ancient ideas at Langara’s Philosophers’ Jam
At an upcoming Langara Philosophers’ Jam event, guest speaker Michael Griffin will be sharing his passion for ancient Greek philosophy and offering a chance to gain insights into the question: …
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January 12 2015 Community Living the curriculum: an Italian-inspired approach to learning
Mother and baby dancers in the Foolish Operations Ensemble create a performance of Embody/In My Body.” | Photo by Yvonne …
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December 8 2014 Community Tomas Avendano wins Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism
Tomas Avendano, co-founder of Multicultural Helping House Society in East Vancouver is this year’s recipient of the Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism. When he moved to Canada from the …
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December 8 2014 Community Queer Box Camp: Imparting the sweet science in a fresh space
Queer Box Camp establishes a unique atmosphere for learning boxing techniques and staying fit in East Vancouver. Coach River Tucker sees the club’s alternative environment as an accessible space …
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November 17 2014 Community SFU talk explores the changing profile of aging families in Canada: Karen Kobayashi discusses importance of demographic shifts and diversity for public policy
In 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 …
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November 17 2014 Community Youth encouraged to cultivate traditional roots
Racial stereotyping, prejudice and instability destroys youth self-esteem. To foster character and cultural pride, Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness (CRUW) supplies a vital wellspring of nourishment…
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November 17 2014 Community How French Canadians and indigenous women saved B.C.
Photo courtesy of Jean BarmanJean Barman, professor emeritus at UBC’s department of educational studies, will be sharing …