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Women of distinction: recognizing remarkable achievements
May 27 2024 LocalPresented by Scotiabank, YWCA Metro Vancouver celebrates extraordinary women in Metro Vancouver with its 41st annual Women of Distinction Awards. This fundraising event honours women from diverse …
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Reflecting on a legacy: Adrienne Clarkson
May 27 2024 CommunityIn the decades since she arrived in Canada in 1941 as a refugee from Japan-occupied Hong Kong, Adrienne Clakrson has led an extensively influential and important life. She is perhaps most known as a…
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Province addresses mounting hate crimes with education and assistance
May 27 2024 LocalThe Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and Statistics Canada co-developed a series of landmark workshops on hate to address hate crimes across the country, starting in British Columbia.
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Champions of Change: The Broadbent Institute’s 2024 Awards
May 27 2024 CommunityEach year, in partnership with the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, and Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow, the Broadbent Institute has the honour of awarding the Jack Layton Progress Prize and …
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They, They, & It - Exploring the deep connection between Italian and transgender identity
May 27 2024 ArtFor Italian-Canadian and non-binary artist Shel Stefan, the connection between their cultural heritage and gender identity is more than surface level. In line with the Italian values of passion, …
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Cultural Calendar
May 27 2024 EventsIt’s finally June! The long sunny days are here with the sun setting past 9 p.m. all month, and the summer solstice right around the corner. Enjoy a plethora of outdoor events happening around the…
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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 …