The 2nd Annual Asian Heritage Month Symposium has come to a close and we have several people we’d like to thank and recognize for supporting VAHMS’ satellite working group conversation and presentations. First we would like to thank Musqueam Elder Larry Grant for participating as our Indigenous Observer and sharing his thoughts and stories with … Continue reading →

The 2nd Annual National Asian Heritage Month Symposium is fast approaching and there is so much happening! Are you of Asian descent living in Canada working in the arts and/or culture sector; using Asian arts, culture or heritage forms, techniques of philosophy in your work; a supporter of greater diversity and inclusion in arts and … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for the online Symposium taking place from September 10-13!  Are you eager to:  *Create CONNECTION that is meaningful for festivals, organizations and artists to either unite around common goals or to have better insight on their difference;   *Motivate ACTION on a national, local and individual scale to enrich the reach, scope … Continue reading →

Date: Thursday, August 27 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Online via Collaborate Ultra **Please have your other browsers closed to prevent any connection lost while you log in to Collaborate Ultra** RSVP for FREE: https://asia.ubc.ca/events/event/careerinsightsasia/  Details: A career in journalism is not for the faint-hearted…but then, it never has been! Amidst the COV-ID pandemic and among a constantly changing … Continue reading →

City Opera Vancouver is seeking Asian-Canadian singers for their new opera CHINATOWN, a new chamber opera in development by librettist Madeleine Thien with Paul Yee, Taishanese co-writer, and composer Alice Ping Yee Ho. It is scheduled to run five nights at the 668-seat Vancouver Playhouse in early September 2021. CHINATOWN is a Western opera, with … Continue reading →

Calling all Asian Canadian Artists! Our partners Festival Accès Asie are launching an important new initiative and we need your input to take the it to the next level. The goal is to create a new national digital strategy to benefit Asian Canadian artists to increase your visibility, help you connect with other artists and … Continue reading →

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is pleased to announce the official opening of Luminous Garden, the third art exhibition organized and presented by Lam Wong during his year-long artist residency at the Garden and also one of this year’s Interconnected exhibitions. The exhibition features a collection of garden photography by Glenn Lewis and Lam … Continue reading →

To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Omcf9z Our second VAHMSconnections event is happening on July 30th via Zoom and features presenter Dr. Niall Christie and VAHMS director Shahid Abrar-ul-Hassan as moderator. This presentation explores some of the contributions that Muslim communities made to the culture of medieval Asia. The presentation is guided by the travel record of … Continue reading →

This year, LiterASIAN’s theme is “Quiet No More“. They have an incredible line up of authors with a full schedule of events. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, LiterASIAN 2020 is going virtual! With much gratitude, our festival is located on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil Waututh, and Squamish people. Claim your ticket … Continue reading →

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival’s annual short film-making competition is back for its 15th year supporting, fostering and showcasing emerging Asian and mixed Asian filmmakers! The Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) offers a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talents to both moviegoers and potential distributors alike. The competition lasts for 3 weeks wherein contestants … Continue reading →