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A musical journey with Boris Sichon
May 11 2015 CultureFrom May 11–17, multi-instrumental performer Boris Sichon will be showcasing a selection from his eclectic collection of instruments from all over the world as part of the Jewish Community …
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A poet’s identity report, with always the chance of unraveling
May 11 2015 CultureJust like a braid, identity can be complex, intertwined and sometimes fragile. That is one of the themes Vancouver poet Chelene Knight explores in her collection Braided Skin.
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Capturing what lies beneath the surface
May 11 2015 ArtKowloon Walled City, Children on Rooftop, 1989 | Photo by Greg GirardTo some extent, photographer Greg Girard is drawn to …
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Dark comedy: Emotional journey of survival
May 11 2015 CultureNoticing the lack of positive energy being represented on stage or in literature, Drew Hayden Taylor, rather than complain or whine, decided to deal with contemporary Native issues in a more …
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Local talent feeds burgeoning Vancouver comic arts scene
May 11 2015 Art“Beekeeper” by Camilla D’Errico | Photo courtesy of Camilla D’ErricoThe Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (VanCAF) brings …
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50 years of Ikebana
May 11 2015 ArtPhoto courtesy of Joan FairsOn May 23 at the Alan Emmott Centre in Burnaby, the Vancouver Ikebana Association (VIA) will …
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Multicultural community kitchen invites ESL moms
May 11 2015 CommunityJudy Venable, a Seattle-born ESL teacher, is delivering a free cooking program called ESL Cooking for Moms for immigrant mothers seeking to improve their cooking skills and conversational English.
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Regaining lost youth: A place to heal in Sierra Leone
May 11 2015 InternationalFazineh Keita and Ava Vanderstarren, founders of Innocence Lost Foundation, are raising money to build a community centre in Kabala, Sierra Leone in order to provide a safe haven and educational …
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A quiet acceptance of our differences
May 11 2015 ColumnsI’ve chosen to spend my Canadian working holiday in Vancouver for one simple reason: the climate. I come from the south of France. I’m one of those people who occasionally appreciate (and I do …
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Keeping local Metis communities connected
May 11 2015 CommunityBC Metis Federation mambers | Photo courtesy of BCMFSolving the confusion around community representation was part of the …