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Dreaming, visioning, and building beyond: Anishinaabe consciousness for guidance in a challenging world
October 16 2023 CultureWe tend to listen a lot less to non-humans, says Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. Simpson, a renowned Anishinaabe writer and artist, confesses that she is worried about her relationship with the land …
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Langara College, AFOA Canada & BC Celebrate their first cohort of Indigenous graduates in financial management
October 16 2023 LocalThe graduation of an inaugural Indigenous cohort with a Financial Management certificate paves the way for a new generation of Indigenous financial leaders. Last month, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ …
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Healthy aging strategies can help Canada cope with its growing senior population
October 16 2023 ColumnsCanada is growing. In June, our population reached 40 million – but we are not only getting bigger, we are getting older.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have brought the importance of …
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Are Canadians suffering a crisis of trust?
October 16 2023 ColumnsThe rising trend of “fake news” came to prominence over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as people turned to social media channels to read and distribute information that often fell far short…
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An international musical ecosystem: Rani Jambak and Yes No Wave serve up boundary-pushing Indonesian music
October 16 2023 CultureVancouver’s Western Front will be hosting Rani Jambak, a rising star in the Indonesian experimental electronic music scene, as part of a broader showcase from Indonesian label Yes No Wave from …
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Te Tangi a te Tūī - Theatre and cirque combine to re-create a forgotten birdsong
October 16 2023 CultureTe Tangi a te Tūī (The Song of the Tūī) offers a unique live performance that blends Māori culture with the artistry of cirque theatre, all conveyed in te reo Māori, the Māori language. …
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Cultural Calendar
October 16 2023 EventsAs autumn leaves paint the city with a rich tapestry of fall colours, there’s no shortage of excitement to be found in the bustling streets. And as Halloween approaches, the fun reaches a whole …
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Showcasing Canadian Talent at VIFF 2023
September 25 2023 Cover StorySherren Lee, director of Float. | Photo by Justine Yeung.
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns on Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 with more than 140 films from around the world, live …
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Museum of Vancouver - How to make room in Vancouver for those who need it most
September 25 2023 ImmigrationThe GHETTO exhibition, now showing at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) until November 12, is “a theoretical rezoning project that proposes the development of housing for refugees through the transfer…
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A welcoming invitation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 25 2023 LocalFor upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, the Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society sends out an open and inclusive invitation to all for hope, healing, celebration of culture, …