One Book. Ten Provinces. Dozens of Lives. True stories from across Canada, for everyone discovering, adapting to, and building a life in Canada. English Title: Ha Ha Canada ISBN: 9781989987216 Chinese Title: 《戏说加拿大》 ISBN: 9781989987193 Publisher: North American Chinese Research Press Initiated and Presented by: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver What does Canada look […]
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Artists from Canada, Europe, and China Unite to Reimagine Chinese Civilization Through Musical Theatre By Shibo VANCOUVER, BC — Seek!, an original musical collaboratively created by artists from Canada, Europe, and China, will make its world premiere on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre (950 West
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The city of Monterey Park unveiled a monthlong exhibit highlighting contributions of Asian Americans in the U.S. military at Bruggemeyer Library in Monterey Park on Friday, July 3, 2026. The exhibit also serves as a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) By Ellen Wang Despite dedicating a lifetime to
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On March 28, 2026, CPAC Institute hosted the Education Forum Building Capacity for Equity and Inclusion in Ontario Education in Toronto. The forum brought together educators, researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to explore how East and Southeast Asian Canadian (ESAC) experiences can be more meaningfully integrated into Ontario’s education system and how schools can strengthen their response
By Janet Hammock I attended an amazing erhu concert in the Chapel yesterday afternoon. This morning I wrote some personal, informal reflections on the concert from the point of view of a Westerner who knows almost nothing about Chinese music. I am Professor Emeritus of Music, Mount Allison University, but my experience of
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On the crisp afternoon of October 18, 2025, Gallery on Queen in Fredericton was transformed into a space of poetic resonance and cross-cultural harmony. Bathed in the golden hues of autumn sunlight, the concert Beyond the River invited the audience into an hour of serene beauty and emotional depth. Presented by M+ Studio and co-organized
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Vancouver, B.C. — Music can soothe pain, kindle hope, and remind us of the power of human connection. As winter settles over the city, a group of young musicians are preparing to brighten Vancouver with an evening devoted to life itself. Presented by Nature Financial Group and produced by Botu Alliance, “Love Across Mountains and
After my first article in March 2024, which generated some interest, this is the second article I have written concerning the work of the Chinese Canadian Reconciliation Advisory Group and related activities. 2024/03/17: Vancouver Chinatown Walking Tour As an Advisory Group member, taking my role seriously, I decided to dig deeper into Chinese Canadian history
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On February 27, 2023, Burnaby’s Mayor and Council directed staff to implement a reconciliation framework to address past discrimination against Chinese residents in Burnaby, conduct outreach to the community, and identify potential reconciliatory actions, including a formal apology to be issued in July 2025. A Chinese-Canadian Reconciliation Advisory Group was established to advise staff on
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by Kim Lai My two earlier articles were primarily focused on Burnaby’s reconciliation with the Chinese Canadian community. In this article, I would like to broaden our perspective to include reconciliation efforts made by other cities, provinces, and national levels, collaborations with other minority groups and the fostering of future generations of Chinese Canadians. But
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