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September 25 2023 EventsSummer has ended for the year, but Autumn has just begun. Embracing autumn in Vancouver means immersing oneself in a cornucopia of events and festivals that ignite the senses and nourish the soul. …
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Fostering an integrated society through English language support for Canada’s newcomer population
September 11 2023 Cover StoryIn a news release from January 2023, the Government of Canada credited the nation’s pandemic recovery “in large part to [their] approach to immigration”. Statistics Canada’s 2021 census …
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Collaborate on Columbia River Treaty to face today’s challenges
September 11 2023 ColumnsBuilding ecosystem and community resilience amid the climate crisis
Negotiators representing federal, provincial and First Nation governments gathered recently in Seattle, Washington to continue …
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A note from the new Deputy Editor for the English section, Curtis Seufert.
September 11 2023 About UsHi there! As someone whose writing you may have seen throughout the last few years in this paper, I’m honoured to be chosen as the new Deputy Editor for the English Section of The Source/La Source.…
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Indigenous Cultural Programming at Britannia – Building a safe, comfortable place, cultivating Identity, belonging and respect for all
September 11 2023 LocalAs we move forward to a new season, the Fall 2023 Program Guide is out for the Britannia Community Services Centre in the Grandview-Woodland area of Vancouver. The centre is a space aiming to …
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Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer
September 11 2023 LocalCould plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins – natural plant compounds that make your mouth…
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Food is My Teacher – A new documentary showcases our cultural and spiritual ties to what we eat
September 11 2023 CulturePhoto by Brandy Y Productions Inc
Food is about satiating more than just hunger for SFU Food Labs co-founder and research director Tammara Soma. In Food is My Teacher, a new documentary streaming…
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Miyo the Storyteller – Unpacking cultural differences through humour
September 11 2023 CultureMiyo Yamauchi, performing as Miyo the Storyteller, uses laughs at Vancouver Fringe Festival to ease into cultural conversations in her show “How To Be Japanese: Your Normal Is Not My Normal.”…
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The music of community and culture
September 11 2023 CultureCome Toward the Fire’s celebration of Indigenous musicians
Music’s universal connection allows people the chance to explore another nation’s cultural heritage. UBC’s Chan Centre, …
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Cultural Calendar
September 11 2023 EventsAs the vibrant hues of summer transition into the warm embrace of autumn, Vancouver comes alive with a tapestry of events and festivals. Crisp air carries the promise of cozy sweaters and …