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Reflections on Black Canadians - As Black History Month celebrations take place across Canada, senators share their reflections on this year’s theme: “Ours to tell.”
February 20 2023 CommunitySenator Wanda Thomas Bernard
The theme for Black History Month 2023 is a reminder that Black people have valuable stories to share. These stories are an integral part of our history. Many …
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Have an accent, will speak
February 20 2023 Local“Have you ever felt nervous about speaking to someone or out loud in a classroom because of your accent? I have, and I still do. All the time. This annoying feeling has a name: it is called …
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The visual life-journey of a South Asian artist
February 20 2023 ArtCreativity is part of building an identity and coping with mental struggle, says Faria Firoz about her current exhibit The Shape of Our Memories. Firoz explores globalization, cultural …
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Broken Chord - Dance as history, identity, trauma and healing across borders
February 20 2023 CultureFrom Soweto and Johannesburg and through Belgium, France, Spain, London, Germany, Austria and Hungary, choreographer Gregory Maqoma is bringing Broken Chord to the Vancouver public.
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Cultural Calendar
February 20 2023 EventsAs the winter months come to a close and spring approaches, there are plenty of exciting activities and events to look forward to. The city comes alive with a range of cultural celebrations, …
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How accents affect newcomers in the workplace
February 6 2023 Cover StoryAccents can be heard all around. For many they are a form of identity. But, when it comes to acceptance and integration into a new society, for some their accent can present a challenge.
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Social media - UNESCO leads global dialogue to improve the reliability of information
February 6 2023 InternationalAs part of its mandate, UNESCO has launched a global dialogue to provide guidelines for regulating digital platforms, to fight disinformation and hate speech and protect freedom of expression and …
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Historical Linguistics and second language acquisition
February 6 2023 LocalLearning a new language can be a daunting task for many, but a recent study by University of British Columbia (UBC) English professor James Stratton, suggests that understanding language history may…
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Thrive Refuge - Bringing joy through music to those in need
February 6 2023 CultureMusic has the unique ability to bring communities together, elevate and empower the human spirit and help people overcome traumatic events in their lives. This is the philosophy that inspired the …
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Finding community
February 6 2023 CommunityCommunity support and economic solidarity are alive in Surrey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space for those committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and challenging traditional concepts …