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Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2023
June 26 2023 CommunityIn order to mark National Indigenous History Month in June, eight inspiring young Indigenous leaders from across Canada have been invited to meet with the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.
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The power of community – Language support for displaced Ukrainian children
June 26 2023 ImmigrationWhen then-Simon Fraser University (SFU) student Saba Fatemi and her peers won the 2019 SFU Student Community Engagement Competition with their “CommuniCreate” initiative – a program for …
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Missing for those who need it most: Canada’s financial help gap
June 26 2023 ColumnsPhoto courtesy of QUOI Media
When Canadians have a financial problem, want to make a financial plan or need help with their taxes, most simply reach out to their financial institution, advisor, …
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Parviz Tanavoli – a retrospective
June 26 2023 ArtHeritage and progress: national artistic identity or heavily influenced by Westernization. Parviz Tanavoli, recognized as the only Iranian artist to fully capture the duality and interplay of …
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MOTHLIKE/silvery-blue - Celebrating nature with artist Amy-Claire Huestis
June 26 2023 ArtProtecting biodiversity in ecological areas currently under threat, due to human development and expansion, is an important focus for artist Amy-Claire Huestis and her collaborators. Huestis …
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The Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival is coming to town with an extensive program
June 26 2023 CultureThe Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival, organized by the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society, will take place this year over the Canada Day weekend from June 30 to July 8 in Downtown Vancouver.…
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Cultural Calendar
June 26 2023 EventsIn July, Vancouver truly comes alive with a tapestry of events that celebrate music, culture and the unique spirit of the city. Come and be part of the magic as you embrace the warm summer days and …
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Dressed for History and more at the MOV
June 12 2023 Cover StoryThe Museum of Vancouver (MOV) was founded by the Art, Historical, and Scientific Association of Vancouver (AHSA), which was formed on April 17, 1894 with the objective of cultivating “a taste for …
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Margo Greenwood, a recently appointed senator for British Columbia
June 12 2023 CommunityJune is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis and those who are committed to their …
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A thousand miles in their shoes: a glimpse into the world of refugee claimants
June 12 2023 ImmigrationPhoto courtesy of Vancouver Public Library
The United Nations’ designated World Refugee Day on June 20th will be a day observedto celebrate and honour “the strength and courage of people who…