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The unique Uyghurs! This Chinese ethnic minority shows influences from Turkey, Asia and Europe, but the Uyghurs have their own distinct traditions, says Turnisa Masidik. In Vancouver, 300 Uyghurs are…
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June 24 2019 Local The Body Politick: an interview with curator Angela Clarke
As Vancouver’s Italian heritage month comes to a close, Angela Clarke, curator and director at the Italian Cultural Centre, reflects on architect Bruno Freschi’s contribution to the Vancouver …
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June 10 2019 Community Celebrating Croatian culture in Vancouver
Photo courtesy of Ante Pocrnic
The Croatian Cultural Centre will be holding their fourth annual Croatia Days Festival this … -
June 10 2019 Local Cultural intelligence – A necessary life skill
Intercultural interaction picnic . | Photo courtesy of MOSAIC
Progressive organizations across Canada engage employees …
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June 10 2019 Local The housing market’s war on culture and community
New residential buildings in Downtown Vancouver – but what type of community are they creating? | Photo by Tim Niu
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June 10 2019 International Education with a touch of empathy and compassion
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May 20 2019 Community A month of Italian stories
The Italian community gathers for a picnic on Bowen Island, shortly before the declaration of war in 1939. | Photo courtesy of Angela …
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May 20 2019 International Sami people: a blueprint for other cultures
A group of Sami people. | Photo courtesy of kirken.no
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May 20 2019 Community Is new media art strictly Western?
Two scholars with an intercultural approach to new media art will be sharing their methodology with academics and artists alike on June 8.
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May 6 2019 Community Art on the move
Robin Gore, Art Room volunteer at Coast Mental Health’s Resource Centre, instructs client Leo Gallibois in the art studio. | Photo…