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DakhaBrakha lends a melodious voice to Ukraine
March 18 2024 CultureOver the last 20 years, DakhaBrakha has established itself globally as a unique artistic force, bringing some of Ukraine’s most stylish and fantastical music to the world stage. But more recently,…
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Cultural Calendar
March 18 2024 EventsAs we awaken to the gentle embrace of spring, which starts today in B.C., a tapestry of cultural experiences unfolds before us. From thought-provoking discussions to captivating performances, this …
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Laughter beyond provincial borders Celebrating Canada’s diverse francophonie through comedy
March 4 2024 Cover Story“A very visceral community experience of laughing together…just a communal human experience of sharing the witnessing of stories,” says Franco-Manitoban comedian Micheline Marchildon about her…
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DIVERSEcity’s Women’s Leadership Forum puts the spotlight on leading in work and life
March 4 2024 CommunityWhat does it mean to be a woman leader today? That is one of the questions that DIVERSEcity Community Resources will explore at the Women’s Leadership Forum organized in partnership with local …
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The Okanagan Irish Society Preserving and sharing Irish culture in the Okanagan
March 4 2024 CommunitySt. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 annually, and every year people dress up in green and come together to join in this celebration associated with music, dancing and food. But for the …
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International student policy illustrates university bias
March 4 2024 ColumnsWhen Minister Miller stood up to announce a new cap on international students last week, exemptions were made for Master’s and PhD students because “these are the highly skilled people Canada …
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Vishtèn Connexions Sharing love, legacy and Acadian culture
March 4 2024 CultureThe diversity of traditional Acadian music is vast and exciting, and Vishtèn Connexions looks forward to showcasing classic pieces with their own creative nuances. The Acadian multi-instrumentalist…
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Roots and words: Exploring the mirroring of language and ecosystem through art
March 4 2024 ArtIn their first exhibition in Canada, Chinese visual artist and storyteller Shen Xin explores how languages act like an ecosystem. The installation, titled but this is the language we met …
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Father Tartuffe: An Indigenous Misadventure A 60s twist on a 350-year old francophone classic
March 4 2024 CultureTartuffe takes the stage in a new yet ever-fraudulent form more than three centuries after the story first shocked and delighted audiences in 17th century France. Adapting the classic tale of a…
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Cultural Calendar
March 4 2024 EventsImmerse yourself in the warmth of community gatherings and festivities this month, celebrating both the spirit of Women’s Day and the joyous arrival of Nowruz, marking the Persian New Year. From art…