Reflecting on a legacy: Adrienne Clarkson
In the decades since she arrived in Canada in 1941 as a refugee from Japan-occupied Hong Kong, Adrienne Clakrson has led an extensively influential and important life. She is perhaps most known as a…
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May 27 2024 Local Province addresses mounting hate crimes with education and assistance
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and Statistics Canada co-developed a series of landmark workshops on hate to address hate crimes across the country, starting in British Columbia.
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May 27 2024 Community Champions of Change: The Broadbent Institute’s 2024 Awards
Each year, in partnership with the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, and Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow, the Broadbent Institute has the honour of awarding the Jack Layton Progress Prize and …
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May 6 2024 Community The Chinese Canadian History Society of B.C. celebrates 20 years of bridging the gaps in Canada’s history
The Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia (CCHSBC) celebrated its 20-year legacy last weekend. Since first being established in 2004, the society has aimed to be a national leader …
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May 6 2024 selected Collaboration for inclusion: How the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria reaches thousands yearly in the capital region
“It takes a village to raise a child.” This adage has been appropriated countless times and in countless contexts to communicate the value of community-mobilizing efforts. Despite the cliché it…
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May 6 2024 Community Jewish Heritage Month in Canada : Remembering history and celebrating legacy
May marks the celebration of Jewish Heritage Month in Canada, as the country takes an opportunity to learn about the rich history of Jewish Canadians, as well as the substantial role that they play …
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May 6 2024 Community New friends, old ties: Building a Sri Lankan community in B.C.
A huge influx over the last five years, in a younger generation of immigrants moving into Canada – most as students –has created a need for a support outreach system. May is Asian Heritage …
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April 23 2024 Local Responsible and democratic storytelling for World Press Freedom Day
May 3 is the UN-recognized World Press Freedom Day, and Saranaz Barforoush thinks it’s time for a re-set. As a journalist and assistant professor of teaching at the University of British …
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April 23 2024 Community When it comes to mental health support, community is key
As the country approaches Canadian Mental Health Week – taking place from May 6 to 12 –residents, governments and organizations are taking the opportunity to highlight the many challenges …
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April 23 2024 Community Creating community for Canadian immigrants amidst growing climate concerns
For 25 years, Green Club BC has aimed to educate its members on both B.C.’s environmental and sociohistorical landscapes. Since its founding, the club has sought to inspire environmental activism …