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Dislocations – A CONTACT 2013 Featured Exhibition
ShareDislocations Curated by Sevan Injejikian and Annie Sakkab A Scotiabank CONTACT 2013 Featured Exhibition Featuring Jamelie Hassan, Jin-me Yoon, Brett Gundlock, Annie Sakkab, Khadija Baker, Meral Pasha, and Mona Kamal May 2 – May 26, 2013 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 2 from 6pm – 9pm The Riverdale Hub and the Scotiabank CONTACT 2013 Photography Festival more »
EVENT: Celebrate BC Black History Awareness Month
ShareCBHAS SPECIAL EVENT – SUNDAY, April 21st at 2:00 pm at James Bay New Horizons Ctr. 234 Menzies The BCBHAS is proud to present as our guest speaker William Goldiet , President of African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island (AHAVI). William will share his story from growing up to becoming a refugee and beyond. William more »
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BC Liberal platform good news for Island residents: Ida Chong
ShareOAK BAY—Today’s BC Liberals’ election platform recognizes the needs of Islanders, says Ida Chong, Oak Bay-Gordon Head Liberal candidate and a lifelong Island resident. “I am proud of how the main focus of the platform is on continuing to build a vibrant economy in order to create a secure future. As a grandparent, that’s something more »
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Cycle the Shelbourne Corridor at the Saanich Cycling Festival
ShareThe District of Saanich has partnered with a variety of Community Organizations to present the 4 th annual Saanich Cycling Festival on Sunday, April 21 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. The event features the BIG Family Bike Ride which is a “mass participation ride” celebrating Earth Day. The ride will be escorted by the more »
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MP Olivia Chow visits NDP Campaign in Vancouver Langara
ShareVancouver- Federal NDP Transportation critic Olivia Chow visited the campaign office of BC NDP candidate George Chow to celebrate the kick-off of the campaign. “George Chow represents the change that B.C deserves. He is an excellent candidate who understands the meaning of public service. People in Vancouver-Langara will be fortunate to have him as their more »
New Summer Banners being installed in Downtown Victoria
ShareVICTORIA, BC — Downtown is more colourful with the installation of the new 2013 summer banners. The City’s summer banner program showcases local artists and reflects the vibrancy and creativity of Victoria. About 500 banners will be installed on downtown lampposts. Installation is expected to continue over the next few weeks and be completed by more »
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Malala: A Girl From Paradise (Film)
ShareBy Barbara Brown Special to the Diversity Reporter Diversity Reporter Editor Mohsin Abbas is soaring high on the wings of a new passion – a documentary film he is making about the remarkable courage of a 15-year-old school girl from his native Pakistan. Malala: A Girl from Paradise tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who more »
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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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Stand up and stop violence against women
ShareVICTORIA – British Columbians can stand together during the week of Apr. 14-20 to condemn all acts of violence against women as the B.C. government proclaims Prevention of Violence against Women Week. This week is an opportunity to acknowledge that violence against women has serious adverse physical, psychological, sexual, financial and cultural impacts on women, more »