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- Filipino filmmaker, writer receives Toronto Newcomer Artist Award
Toronto, Canada Jim Libiran moves to Canada to pursue filmmaking and art education The Toronto Arts Foundation presented the Toronto Newcomer Artist Award to Filipino filmmaker and writer Jim Libiran. The Newcomer Artist Award recognizes immigrant and refugee artists who are building their creative careers in Canada. Libiran is an internationally awarded filmmaker and writer… Read more: Filipino filmmaker, writer receives Toronto Newcomer Artist Award - Equity vs Equality: In the Classroom and Beyond
Inclusive education is about ensuring all students, regardless of ability, gender or background, are welcome in the classroom. (Pexels photo by Alex Koch) By Gabrielle Abad Educator explains need for “systemic change” to achieve goals What is my philosophy in teaching? That was the question asked as I was sitting in one of my third-year education classes. It’s such a broad question that it was hard to put into words what matters most to me and how… Read more: Equity vs Equality: In the Classroom and Beyond - Filipino-Canadian broadcaster to publish memoir this Fall
By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Blue Jays sportscaster Hazel Mae writes about her childhood in the Philippines, career life in the US, Canada Toronto Blue Jays sportscaster Hazel Mae will publish her memoir, Before I Let You Go: My Life in Broadcasting, Baseball, and Beyond, on Nov. 10, HarperCollins Canada announced Tuesday. “We are thrilled to share… Read more: Filipino-Canadian broadcaster to publish memoir this Fall - First woman cinematographer to win an Oscar is a Filipina
Filipino-American cinemetographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman to win an Oscar. (photo grab from ABC) By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Autumn Durald Arkapaw is also first woman of colour to bag the award It was a night like no other for Filipino-American Autumn Durald Arkapaw who became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15.… Read more: First woman cinematographer to win an Oscar is a Filipina - Filipina-Canadian leader joins Mike Starchuk’s municipal council slate for Surrey
Community advocate Narima Dela Cruz is among the four municipal council candidates running with mayoral candidate Mike Starchuk in Surrey. (Photo from Narima's Facebook page) Surrey, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Diverse group vows to transform Surrey into a “City of Champions” Surrey mayoral candidate Mike Starchuk and the Imagine Surrey team announced their first four candidates for the 2026 municipal slate. They are William Li, Kevin Wilkie, Narima Dela Cruz and Yousef Aldabainah-Barakat, who represent diverse neighborhood roots, united… Read more: Filipina-Canadian leader joins Mike Starchuk’s municipal council slate for Surrey