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As a B.C. and Lower Mainland-based organization that has been providing Canadian newcomer-immigrants with settlement services for 45+ years, MOSAIC has had a long and storied history. Yet, the …
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February 5 2024 Community Unleashing potential: Vancouver Adapted Music Society's innovative approach to music inclusivity
What started with two musicians looking to find a way back into music after suffering sports-related injuries, has become a foundation through which artists of all abilities are encouraged to create…
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February 5 2024 LGBTQ SFU panel aims to counter misinformation and give a more accurate perspective on SOGI
It’s important to clarify the real purpose of SOGI is to protect children, says Travers, a professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University. SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) …
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January 22 2024 Community The rich history, isolated present and hopeful future of Vancouver’s Black community
Every February, people across Canada and the U.S. celebrate Black History Month to honour and uplift the legacies of Black communities. This year, advocacy groups, like Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS)…
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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 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 Community The Tamil Cultural Society of British Columbia celebrates Tamil Heritage Month
With approximately 10 per cent of Tamil Canadians living in B.C., this month (Jan. 27) recognizes the presence of Tamil culture – with a celebration at Genesis Theatre, Delta – and its …
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January 8 2024 Local Chinese Canadians tell ‘small stories that make up a big history’
Chinese Canadians make up a significant part of Canada’s history, but this fact is often forgotten when people talk about Canadian heritage. To remedy that oversight, the Chinatown Storytelling …