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January 22 2024 EventsHopefully your January is going well and you’re warming up with hot drinks and taking in the snowy landscapes. I won’t blame you if you want to stay warm at home, amidst this cold winter, but if…
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PuSh festival’s performances of caregiving
January 8 2024 Cover StoryVancouver’s PuSh Festival will showcase 17 works exploring connections between art festivals and social change from Jan. 18 to Feb. 4. Three works engage with caregiving – directed at loved …
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“No” to Deep Sea Mining - UBC-led study finds costs of the extractive process far outweigh the benefits
January 8 2024 CommunityAs the world considers what role mineral extraction will play in climate adaptations and a decarbonized future, deep sea mining (DSM) has caught the attention of private companies and many …
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“Willing the impossible”: SFU scholar looks to create greater understanding about Israel and Palestine
January 8 2024 CommunitySFU scholar Nawal Musleh-Motut wants to “will the impossible,” and she’s hoping her recently published academic book, Connecting the Holocaust and Nakba Through Photograph-based Storytelling …
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Indigenous Guardians scout vast seas to give Orcas a fighting chance.
January 8 2024 Online SpecialSouthern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) have helped structure the marine ecosystem along the coast from California to Alaska for decades, being integral to both ocean health and Indigenous culture in…
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The Tamil Cultural Society of British Columbia celebrates Tamil Heritage Month
January 8 2024 CommunityWith approximately 10 per cent of Tamil Canadians living in B.C., this month (Jan. 27) recognizes the presence of Tamil culture – with a celebration at Genesis Theatre, Delta – and its …
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Chinese Canadians tell ‘small stories that make up a big history’
January 8 2024 LocalChinese Canadians make up a significant part of Canada’s history, but this fact is often forgotten when people talk about Canadian heritage. To remedy that oversight, the Chinatown Storytelling …
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Hold On Let Go takes centre stage this January, with contemporary performers tackling issues of technology in a unique and creative way
January 8 2024 Culture“This process is like this moving boat; there are pockets of space where we can bring our own stories forward and allow for the synergizing of our own beliefs and stories into the room,” said …
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Salish weavers showcased the traditional and contemporary ways of their culture revival at the Vancouver Art Gallery
January 8 2024 ArtHosted by Vancouver Art Gallery, from now until May 12, Rooted Here: Woven from the Land is an exhibition that displays the weavings of four local Salish artists; and offers a glimpse into…
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Cultural Calendar
January 8 2024 EventsWelcome to 2024! From dazzling light shows to jubilant performances, our city celebrates the dawn of fresh beginnings. As the new year begins, optimism fills the air, making it a moment to embrace …