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An international musical ecosystem: Rani Jambak and Yes No Wave serve up boundary-pushing Indonesian music
October 16 2023 CultureVancouver’s Western Front will be hosting Rani Jambak, a rising star in the Indonesian experimental electronic music scene, as part of a broader showcase from Indonesian label Yes No Wave from …
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Te Tangi a te Tūī - Theatre and cirque combine to re-create a forgotten birdsong
October 16 2023 CultureTe Tangi a te Tūī (The Song of the Tūī) offers a unique live performance that blends Māori culture with the artistry of cirque theatre, all conveyed in te reo Māori, the Māori language. …
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Cultural Calendar
October 16 2023 EventsAs autumn leaves paint the city with a rich tapestry of fall colours, there’s no shortage of excitement to be found in the bustling streets. And as Halloween approaches, the fun reaches a whole …
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Showcasing Canadian Talent at VIFF 2023
September 25 2023 Cover StorySherren Lee, director of Float. | Photo by Justine Yeung.
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns on Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 with more than 140 films from around the world, live …
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Museum of Vancouver - How to make room in Vancouver for those who need it most
September 25 2023 ImmigrationThe GHETTO exhibition, now showing at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) until November 12, is “a theoretical rezoning project that proposes the development of housing for refugees through the transfer…
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A welcoming invitation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 25 2023 LocalFor upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, the Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society sends out an open and inclusive invitation to all for hope, healing, celebration of culture, …
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Many people have biased perceptions of EDI leaders: study
September 25 2023 CommunityA new UBC study shows that racial stereotypes still affect our assumptions about leadership roles.
For the past decade, companies across North America have paid more attention to supporting …
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Artists explore mental health today using a glimpse of the past
September 25 2023 ArtOn September 28, Coquitlam Heritage holds its opening reception to a new artist-led exhibit on the defunct mental health institute of Riverview. The exhibit sees local artists, Lolu Oyedele, Nadine …
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COVID-19 unleashed an ongoing crisis of delirium in hospitals
September 25 2023 ColumnsOlder adults have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Canadians aged 60 years and older make up only 20 per cent of the population, they account for 69.5 per cent of all COVID-19 …
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A Latin American Heritage Month celebration - Remembering Chilean history through art
September 25 2023 ArtCelebrating Latin American Heritage Month, the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC)’s second annual Latin Expressions program shines a spotlight on Chilean culture with Remembering the…