The glass ceiling of Punjabi theatre
Ranbir Johal, professor in the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), faculty of Asian Studies, will deliver a seminar on gender barriers in Punjabi theatre on Nov. 12 through the Museum of …
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November 2 2020 Local A sense of belonging
Photo courtesy of DiverseCity“We’re trying to do our part to support newcomer youth in their transition into a new…
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October 19 2020 Community International Pronouns Day -A matter of human dignity
People from all over the world will be invited to raise gender visibility through online and local affirmative actions towards a non-binary notion of gender on Oct. 21. Registration has started …
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October 19 2020 Local A seat in the tasting room for queer and BIPOC people
Diversity in Brewing is a new initiative aimed at diversifying the B.C. craft brewing landscape, awarding queer and BIPOC students a scholarship to aid their studies, and offering diversity and …
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October 5 2020 Community Funny? What’s funny?
Online dating may give us the ability to connect with people across the world, but it can also present barriers. One University of British Columbia’s (UBC) study found that understanding …
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October 5 2020 Local Taylor Hui and the BeaYOUtiful initiative
Taylor Hui, creator of The BeaYOUtiful Foundation, has been nominated for the Young Woman of Distinction Award 2020 by YWCA Metro Vancouver for encouraging self-esteem, self-love and empowerment.
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September 21 2020 Community Advice for BIPOC individuals working in ecology and evolutionary biology
A co-authored article published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, an online science journal, outlines career strategies for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) researchers working in …
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September 21 2020 Local CommuniCreate builds newcomer youths’ confidence and community connections
The 2018 statistics from the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership show that youth make up over 60% of the area’s newcomer population. However, unlike for adult newcomers, there are limited options…
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August 31 2020 Local Women of Vancouver - Karen Lai paves a pathway for inclusivity of people with disabilities
Karen Lai has been recognized by the YWCA of Metro Vancouver for her excellent work in the community. Lai is one of the 2020 nominees for the Women of Distinction Award in the Community Champion …
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August 17 2020 Community Serbian culture stays strong despite cancellation of Serbian Days Vancouver
Photo by Dan Walton
Even though Serbian Days takes a break this summer due to COVID-19, members of the local Serbian …