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Celebrating poetry that revolutionizes and heals
April 1 2024 Cover StoryJohnny Trinh, artistic director of the Vancouver Poetry House. | Photo by Miquel Delamo
“Even before language, there was a language that we don’t speak, and after language, a new language …
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B.C. non-profit network could help with labour shortage in charitable sector
April 1 2024 LocalNon-profits say they’re struggling to keep quality volunteers and staff due to high burnout – a problem that’s getting worse with inadequate funding for competitive benefits and wages.
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Nurturing community and revitalizing heritage
April 1 2024 LocalEmbracing the spirit of community and sustainability, the Community Education on Environment & Development (CEED) Centre Society is a non-profit and neighborhood house fostering connections and …
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Digital repatriation of Tse’k’wa archive democratizes 50 years of archaeological and cultural knowledge
April 1 2024 CommunityTse’k’wa, or “rock house” in Dane-zaa/Beaver language, is a cave that has been home to the Dane-zaa ancestors for more than 12,500 years. Archaeological excavations at Tse’k’wa were undertaken …
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Vancouver Jewish Film Festival offers a story for everyone
April 1 2024 CultureLess Than Kosher tells the story of a talented yet chaotic musical talent discovering an unexpected artistic path. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre.
Robert Albanese is excited…
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Saleem teaches families and children how to heal trauma through stories
April 1 2024 CultureIt’s not often that children’s stories depict the realities of being a refugee and healing from trauma. Saleem, an animated feature film from Jordan directed by Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha, …
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Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia - New exhibit brings a fresh perspective on a bold feminist collective
April 1 2024 ArtRussian-based feminist art collective Pussy Riot has put the spotlight on government oppression, political silencing and cultural hypocrisy in their country for more than a decade. But while …
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Cultural Calendar
April 1 2024 EventsI hope everyone is enjoying the spring season so far! Spring in Vancouver is a vibrant time, perfect for exploring the city’s cultural scene. With a variety of engaging performances and insightful …
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Inclusion at the top: AMSSA’s community work pushes back against the status quo
March 18 2024 Cover StoryMarch 21 is the UN-designated International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. For Katie Crocker, CEO at the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA),…
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Nearly one in five sports participants experience or witness unfair treatment or discrimination, according to new Stats Canada survey
March 18 2024 CommunityWhile conversations continue to arise about discrimination in sports, new data from Stats Canada suggests that discrimination in sports, particularly along the lines of race and sexuality, is …