In the history books, 2016 will probably be looked at as the year a resurgent conservatism/isolationism pushed back against openness, diversity
and inclusion. With Britain voting to leave the …

In the early 80s when I was five years old, my parents brought my younger sister and me to live in Vancouver. Our family stayed for four years while my parents started a business before moving back …

Lizette Pappas and the Philoptochos Ladies Society baked bread to sell for fundraising purposes. | Photo courtesy of Lizette …

Magdalena Mot (left) has lived all over the world and been exposed to many different cultures. | Photo courtesy of Magdalena …

When it comes to politics, 2016 has been a nightmare. This year’s winter holidays – ostensibly a time for family and friends, rest and recharging – will be celebrated under the long shadow of …

Left to right: Liza Wajong, president of Canada Indonesia Diaspora Society. Kilim Park, Oral History Project researcher. Kristi Jut, …

The steamed rice is balled in a usu (mortar) and pounded. | Photo courtesy of Frank Kamiya
Together with many Japanese and …

Mandeep Wirk, Gregory Lasserre and their videographer.| Photo by Brian Giebelhaus.

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North Vancouver Waterfront At Night (Detail), a watercolour by Mohammad Reza Atashzad.| Photo courtesy of Mohammad Reza …

Asanta adrinka cloth from Ghana.| Photo courtesy of Jennifer Kramer.

Anthropology professor and curator Jennifer Kramer …