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Truths to be Told at the Burnaby Village Museum
May 6 2024 Cover StoryThe Burnaby Village Museum is currently hosting two feature exhibits which look to showcase two different stories pertaining to B.C.’s South Asian community. Truths not Often Told, curated by…
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The Chinese Canadian History Society of B.C. celebrates 20 years of bridging the gaps in Canada’s history
May 6 2024 CommunityThe Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia (CCHSBC) celebrated its 20-year legacy last weekend. Since first being established in 2004, the society has aimed to be a national leader …
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Collaboration for inclusion: How the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria reaches thousands yearly in the capital region
May 6 2024 selected“It takes a village to raise a child.” This adage has been appropriated countless times and in countless contexts to communicate the value of community-mobilizing efforts. Despite the cliché it…
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Jewish Heritage Month in Canada : Remembering history and celebrating legacy
May 6 2024 CommunityMay marks the celebration of Jewish Heritage Month in Canada, as the country takes an opportunity to learn about the rich history of Jewish Canadians, as well as the substantial role that they play …
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New friends, old ties: Building a Sri Lankan community in B.C.
May 6 2024 CommunityA huge influx over the last five years, in a younger generation of immigrants moving into Canada – most as students –has created a need for a support outreach system. May is Asian Heritage …
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Singing Anatolia’s sorrows and joys
May 6 2024 CultureThe stories of Anatolia will be on full musical display this month as the Turkish-Canadian Society’ Choir Ensemble takes the stage for their major annual concert.
The 30-member choir will be …
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unearthed: Mitra Mahmoodi & Jamal Tabasinejad Creating art out of memories
May 6 2024 ArtThe works of Iranian-Canadian artists Mitra Mahmoodi and Jamal Tabasinejad will be on display at the Evergreen Cultural Centre this month, as the centre is set to host an exhibition highlighting …
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Cultural Calendar
May 6 2024 EventsI hope everyone is enjoying an amazing spring this month. From captivating performances that transport you to distant lands to thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge perceptions, there’s …
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Novel notions for community building at the LiterASIAN Writers Festival
April 23 2024 Cover StoryRenowned and upcoming Asian Canadian authors will come together to share their stories, inspirations and more at the 12th annual LiterASIAN writers festival next month. From May 4 to 5, six …
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Responsible and democratic storytelling for World Press Freedom Day
April 23 2024 LocalMay 3 is the UN-recognized World Press Freedom Day, and Saranaz Barforoush thinks it’s time for a re-set. As a journalist and assistant professor of teaching at the University of British …