In the summer of 2022, several Political Science undergraduates and recent alumni spent their time at an internship with the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada, applying their knowledge to real-life, relevant, and local issues. We sat down with GLOCAL Foundation founder, executive director, and UBC Political Science alumni Faye Ying to talk about her experiences with […]
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When: July 15 and 16, 2023 Time: 11 am to 6 pm Where: Columbia Street and Keefer Street, Vancouver Cost: Free The 21st Vancouver Chinatown Festival is happening on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, with a variety of activities and live entertainment highlighting the historical neighbourhood. Tens of thousands of attendees fill the streets of Columbia
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When: July 14, 2023 Time: 6 to 9 pm Where: Outdoor courtyard of David Lam Hall, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver – 50 East Pender Street, Vancouver Cost: Free One of Vancouver’s best neighbourhoods for dining destinations is hosting a free outdoor party this week, and it promises to be a kick-ass time. Chow Down Chinatown, presented
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The 66-year-old is the first person of colour to lead Canada’s most populous city and has pledged to build what she calls a more caring and affordable city. By Michael Ranger and The Canadian Press Olivia Chow was sworn in as Toronto’s 66th mayor on Wednesday, ushering in a new era at city hall.
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Equality and inclusivity were the main themes for Richmond’s second annual Summer Concerts in the Park event. Hundreds turned out at Cambie Community Park on July 2, 2o23 (Photos and written by Valerie Leung, Richmond News) Hundreds of people were at the event, organized by the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group,
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A free, printable pdf is available at https://challengingracism.ca/ One hundred years ago, the Canadian government passed “An Act Respecting Chinese Immigration” that came into effect on July 1, 1923. Known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, it was an overtly racist law prohibiting the arrival of newcomers from China. It also required all people of Chinese heritage,
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The historic Wing Sang Building, the oldest building in Vancouver Chinatown, will be the permanent site of the Chinese Canadian Museum. “The contributions of Chinese Canadians to this province have been invaluable,” Premier John Horgan said. “The Chinese Canadian Museum responds to the community’s long-standing desire for a place to share stories of achievement and
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Experts and advocates say representation is the first step, now it’s time for action By Lane Harrison The story of Olivia Chow’s life isn’t one Torontonians are used to hearing from their mayor. But it’s one that represents the city she will soon lead. According to the 2021 census, 55.7 percent of Torontonians are visible
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An overlooked chapter of the First World War saw Canadian participation in the secret trains and perilous ocean crossings. For many labourers, their final resting place is in Canada. By Dan Black That’s because he was buried in an unmarked grave during the First World War at Camp Petawawa, northwest of Ottawa. A native of
The ownership of land in BC by Japanese and Chinese is continually increasing and constitutes a peril to our ideal of white British Columbia, as Japanese and Chinese can’t become assimilated as Canadian citizens. The tumultuous years of the war and its aftermath saw a growing assertiveness on the part of Indigenous, Black, and Asian
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