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Since being officially designated as a health profession by the BC government in 2000, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has slowly made its way into mainstream health care. John Yang, MD and Dean at PCU College of Holistic Medicine, says there are almost 1800 licensed TCM practitioners in BC.
As the world’s second largest continent, Africa, with its multiplicity of history, peoples and cultures, is still often misunderstood. In one of his dissertations, African historian Paul Tiyambe Zeleza suggests that the interchangeable use of the term “Africa” with “Sub-Saharan Africa” ultimately gives a racialized view of Africa as the “black” continent. In other words, Africa is often viewed along ethnic lines.
As intercultural communication becomes the norm, there is a growing need for the public to understand proper rules of engagement in a heterogeneous society, especially as workplaces become more diverse. Learning the basics of etiquette is a stepping stone to understanding people on a deeper level.
Make the most out of the last remaining days of summer with a few outdoor festivals, such as: TELUS Taiwan Fest and the West End Festival. Enrich your mind along with the young’uns at the start of September with informative talks, like Let’s Talk: Art + Ancestry, World Poetry: Tribute to Chief Dan George and an Evening with Elie Wiesel.
Vancouver is a city of many facets. It is made up of different communities, ethnicities, identities and sexual orientations. While it may be dark and rainy at times, the sun always manages to show up for the summer. Warm weather means it’s time for festivals and community celebrations. Here’s a snap
June 21 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.Rejoice in the start of the summer by attending outdoor cultural events, like Italian Heritage Month, Make Music Vancouver, Greek Day and Indian Summer Festival.
In Vancouver, there has been evidence of negative perceptions, when it comes to certain cultures being seen as violent.
When it comes to public views on violence, it is dependent on the existing social narrative.
A few months after moving back to my home country of the Philippines, I still continue to feel the effects of reverse culture shock, like unpleasant aftershocks after a big quake. Just when you think you have survived through the worst temblors, another one comes rumbling around. [Read more…]
For a lot of immigrants, education remains an important aspect of life in Canada. Indeed, the 2001 survey on immigrants by Statistics Canada showed that about 67% of the target population planned to further their education. [Read more]
The world’s newest country was formed this month, but very few may have noticed. Republic of South Sudan officially seceded from the rest of Sudan after an majority voted for independence in a referendum earlier this year. [Read more]
Cool winds tapering off into warm and sultry breezes indicate that summer is fast approaching, and with it comes the season of sunshine and summer festivals. There are a number of events, whether annual traditions or traditions-in-the-making, to watch out for this year. Here’s just a snapshot… [Read more]
