Changed behaviour needed for reconciliation
“Canada, by existence, is racist in that it exists because it was able to frame Indigenous peoples as primitive, non-political subjects incapable of owning land,” says Eva Jewell associate …
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August 30 2021 Local Confucius or Confusions - Addressing happiness and democratic freedom in contemporary Asian Studies
The 2021 TAIWANfest aims to re-think Asia through the lens of Taiwan and Korea, and Josephine Chiu-Duke, PhD, will address the taboos around Confucianism and its theoretical legacy to 21st Century …
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August 30 2021 Local How to bake a financier
Be whisked away on a European adventure full of class, elegance and dainty desserts all from the comfort of your own home. Betty Hung, co-owner and head pastry chef of the French-inspired Beaucoup …
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August 16 2021 Local Beyond the buzzwords: conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion
“Over the past year, the Black Lives Matter movement [and] the Indigenous movement have both created an opportunity to publicly acknowledge systemic racism and have deeper conversations on it,” …
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June 7 2021 Local When digital citizens meet internet memes
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May 24 2021 Local Ubuntu: a philosophy of care and community
Trophy Ewila and Lady Dia believe that Ubuntu – seeking a community where members each have space to shine their own light without diminishing another’s light – is key to rejecting the …
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May 10 2021 Local Cultivating social trust at the intersection of race and sexuality
“Art and love are powerful mechanisms that impact change,’’ says Jen Sungshine, co-creative director and founder of Love Intersections.
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May 10 2021 Local Difficult but necessary conversations
Devika Pandey believes that constant conversations about anti-racism are the key to a more equitable future for marginalized communities in Canada. She says the events of 2020, such as the murder of…
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May 10 2021 Local Jane Jae Kyung Shin - A journey of chance encounters and pivotal moments
Jane Jae Kyung Shin, Vancouver Community College’s VP, Students and Community Development, was recently nominated for YWCA’s Women of Distinction Award in the Education, Training & …
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April 26 2021 Local Climate change is already affecting the city
Angela Danyluk’s work and research has given her a clear picture of how environmental changes will impact residents of Vancouver, and the local effects of climate change cannot be avoided much…