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Education beyond intellectualism
September 9 2024 Local“Open your mind, open your heart, and try to be engaged with whatever initiative is happening around you,” says Claudia Diaz-Diaz, assistant professor of leadership studies at the University of …
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The enduring legacy of the abacus
September 9 2024 LocalMath is one of those subjects that, no matter how much you practice, there is always more to learn. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is home to preserving Japanese Canadians’ …
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43 and me - Reflecting on loss, grief, family heritage and identity
September 9 2024 Culture“Migration, loss of home, not good enough, abandonment, survival – these are huge patterns within the women of my lineage,” says Anastasia Koutalianos about 43 and me, which she’ll be …
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Art for the future - Future Worldings unites voices on identity and sustainability
September 9 2024 ArtThe Future Worldings exhibit at Griffin Art Projects brings together a diverse group of international artists to explore the intricate themes of identity, displacement and cultural …
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A Mother Apart at Vancouver Queer Film Festival - Searching answers, finding healing
September 9 2024 CultureStaceyann Chin was a ‘barrel child,’ one of the many Caribbean-born children who, in the 20th century, were left behind by parents who pursued opportunities abroad to better support their …
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Cultural Calendar
September 9 2024 EventsAs the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to paint the city in shades of amber and gold, Vancouver welcomes the enchanting season of autumn with open arms which starts on Sept. 22 this year. The…
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Tackling productivity and job equity with ISSofBC’s Career Paths Program
August 19 2024 Cover Story“The productivity problem not only affects newcomers but also has broader implications for the local population and the future of Canadian society,” says Soudabeh Rafiei, a senior manager of the…
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Seeking the root of health outcomes of Black African immigrants in Vancouver
August 19 2024 CommunityThe International Day for People of African Descent serves as an opportunity to highlight the experiences of the African diaspora around the world. Celebrated annually on Aug. 1, the UN-recognized …
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Ukrainian Independence Day - A chance to reflect and to celebrate
August 19 2024 CommunityAs war rages on in Ukraine, an annual day to celebrate the country’s independence approaches. Ukrainian Independence Day has been celebrated annually on August 24 since 1991, the first anniversary…
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CRRF welcomes new federal anti-racism strategy
August 19 2024 CommunityFounded in 1996 by the Canadian Government, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) was created as part of the Japanese Canadian Redress agreement, and meant to reaffirm the principles of …