An evening of fun with writers, artists, and scholars working with/in the broader field of Asian diaspora studies. In celebration of the 130th Modern Language Association Annual Convention in Vancouver. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2014
The Vancouver Asahi Returns to Vancouver
The Vancouver Asahi DIRECTOR: Ishi Yuya (Japan, 2014, 130 min.) Tickets: viff.org 604.683.FILM (3456) for the latest info and listings. “From a Vancouver perspective it’s a fascinating film. Beautifully shot, it recreates a lost world in Japantown, when Powell Street was all Japanese businesses and the Powell Street Grounds (today’s Oppenheimer Park) was a baseball … Continue reading
When Women Rise Organized by Mehrdad Rahbar
An independent fundraising campaign has been launched, in partnership with the University of British Columbia Student Housing and Hospitality Services and the Alma Mater Society, to install a remarkable public art piece on the Point-Grey Campus. This sculpture reflects the struggle, dreams, and unity of women around the globe. It is intended to have a … Continue reading
IndonesianCanadian.ca Launched
INDONESIAN CANADIAN HAS LAUNCHED! Follow the Indonesian community’s contribution to the First Families First Stories project. Stories have always been about the importance of human existence. We all learn from each other through our stories and everyone has a story to share. The purpose of the site is to capture the stories of Canadian Indonesians. Through … Continue reading