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Cycling4Diversity ready to roll
ShareCycling4Diversity for the past two years have brought a new perspective in celebrating cultural diversity in British Columbia. A team of cyclist mostly from the Abbotsford/Mission area cycled from Mission to Victoria speaking with students and organizations on topics of cultural diversity, inclusion and racism. Their motto: “Building bridges of dialogue, one city at a more »
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“On Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors Issue”
ShareOn Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors is an hour-long Canadian documentary airs for the first time Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 8 pm on OMNI 2. The unique documentary examines the plight of senior immigrants of South Asian origin. By sharing the story of one remarkable elderly couple surviving on their own, more »
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Puente Theatre: Building bridges between cultures
ShareIt’s from the edges of our life that some of our greatest opportunities for learning and growth come. I can safely say theatrical experience is at the edge of my life. So, when I met with the Lina de Guevara the other day, for a conversation, I knew I was going to discover some new more »
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Cooking, Faith and Community Building in Victoria
ShareDo not rub your eyes after chopping a bunch of green chilli peppers. For me, this learning opportunity took place at a recent cooking class and cultural event that I attended, hosted by the Hindu faith community. Not only did I learn a better way to work with chillies (rub your hands with cooking oil more »