The Heart of the City Festival is pleased to present we the same, a reading of scenes from a new play by Sangeeta Wylie, with Vietnamese danh tranh music, and guest speakers between scenes. Produced by Ruby Slippers, we the same is inspired by the true story of a mother with six young children separated from their … Continue reading →

This month, the Vancouver Public Library is presenting two lecture and discussion events in conjunction with a virtual screening of “The World is Bright”, a documentary film that chronicles the journey of the grieving parents as they navigate a new culture and a complex web of bureaucracy to uncover the truth behind their son’s death … Continue reading →

Practice Social Distancing, Not Ethnic Distancing. At a time when the physical health of our communities is at stake, there’s no need for racial discrimination to enter the conversation. Not now, not ever. With Covid-19, we are fighting a common enemy with our collective welfare at the top of our minds. That’s yours and mine. Our families, … Continue reading →

Dear VAHMS Friends,  Over the past several months we all have faced extraordinary challenges in our lives and our communities. We, at VAHMS, hope that you are all continuing to prioritize your health, safety, and wellbeing.  Each year, International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st of September. This day is … Continue reading →

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 →