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Miscellany of Folk : Telling the stories of Irish and Newfoundland traditional folk music
September 23 2024 CultureSharing their musical kinship with traditional and folk music, Irish musicians Benny McCarthy and Eddie Costello and Newfoundland musician Billy Sutton formed Miscellany of Folk in 2022 just after …
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Cultural Calendar
September 23 2024 EventsSummer is over for 2024, but the autumn season is just beginning. Embracing autumn in Vancouver means diving into a rich array of events and festivals that stimulate the senses and uplift the …
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Community-based education at Vancouver’s neighbourhood houses teaches seniors valuable skills
September 9 2024 Cover StoryLearning isn’t just for kids or young adults. It’s important for people of all ages – notably older adults – to continue learning, even if it isn’t in school. Numerous studies emphasize …
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Community Spotlight - Sharing the vibrance of Métis communities in British Columbia
September 9 2024 CommunityMillions across Canada and beyond will lace up this month to partake in the 44th annual run to commemorate Canadian legend Terry Fox. Yet, few are aware of Fox’s Métis heritage, or the Fox …
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Education beyond intellectualism
September 9 2024 Local“Open your mind, open your heart, and try to be engaged with whatever initiative is happening around you,” says Claudia Diaz-Diaz, assistant professor of leadership studies at the University of …
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The enduring legacy of the abacus
September 9 2024 LocalMath is one of those subjects that, no matter how much you practice, there is always more to learn. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is home to preserving Japanese Canadians’ …
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43 and me - Reflecting on loss, grief, family heritage and identity
September 9 2024 Culture“Migration, loss of home, not good enough, abandonment, survival – these are huge patterns within the women of my lineage,” says Anastasia Koutalianos about 43 and me, which she’ll be …
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Art for the future - Future Worldings unites voices on identity and sustainability
September 9 2024 ArtThe Future Worldings exhibit at Griffin Art Projects brings together a diverse group of international artists to explore the intricate themes of identity, displacement and cultural …
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A Mother Apart at Vancouver Queer Film Festival - Searching answers, finding healing
September 9 2024 CultureStaceyann Chin was a ‘barrel child,’ one of the many Caribbean-born children who, in the 20th century, were left behind by parents who pursued opportunities abroad to better support their …
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Cultural Calendar
September 9 2024 EventsAs the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to paint the city in shades of amber and gold, Vancouver welcomes the enchanting season of autumn with open arms which starts on Sept. 22 this year. The…