Empowerment and hope at GenOne
In a series of talks and workshops, the University of British Columbia (UBC) First Generation Student Union (FGSU) and guest speakers will inform and empower their audience for the pandemic and …
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January 25 2021 Community Cultural Spotlight: Ubuntu philosophy: reciprocity and community
UBCO graduates and co-founders of the African Ubuntu Association Okanagan, Trophy Ewila and Lady Dia present I Am Because You Are vs. I Am Because You’re Not as part of the UBC Equity and …
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January 25 2021 Local Zabeen Hirji - The future of leadership is human
Like an enormous magnifying glass, the Coronavirus pandemic has thrown into sharp focus the true character and nature of individuals, communities and nations. And, almost unequivocally, how well or …
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January 11 2021 Community Cultural Spotlight – Of broken friendships and reunions
Theatre and film often depict how losing or drifting apart from a loved one or can affect someone. The new play Before They Cut Down Our Tree by Jenna Masuhara tells the story of two former friends …
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January 11 2021 Local New Year’s goal: changing our feelings about poop
Excrement. Feces. Poop. No matter humanity’s level of technological advancement, dealing with fecal waste is a reality that we have never been able to escape; poop is just one of the byproducts of…
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December 7 2020 Community Christougenna, a month-long Christmas season
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Unlike some North American Christmas traditions, Greek Christmas traditions are rooted in religion. … -
December 7 2020 International Leading through impossible times – looking for new models
Amid the turmoil of a global pandemic, a deepening economic crisis, and a growing global awareness of the impacts of white supremacy, the challenges of becoming an organizational or community leader…
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December 7 2020 Immigration An uphill battle during these trying times – breaking down barriers for immigrants and refugees in the wake of COVID-19
In these uncertain times, it can seem overwhelming trying to keep track of the constant changes in rules and regulations set out by the province. However, for some, this task becomes increasingly …
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December 7 2020 Community Ndidi Cascade & the Black artistic expressions of B.C.
In the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breona Taylor among others, it was more apparent than ever to many people that anti-Black racism is alive and well in the North American…
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November 23 2020 Community Santa Lucia: A celebration of light against the dark days of winter
Photo by Claudia Gründer
Every year, the Scandinavian community celebrates, among other traditions, Santa Lucia on …