Lily of the Valley, Lenore R.S. Lim (Provided) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Writer and poet Lakshmi Gill and artist Lenore R.S. Lim collaborate in ‘ Scattering & Gathering’, an exhibition on Filipino migration. Opening at the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall on July 8, 2018, ‘Scattering & Gathering’ presents the dialogue between the poetry of Lakshmi Gill […]
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17-year old Glisha Dela Cruz from Surrey, B.C. will sing the Canadian National Anthem – Oh Canada for the 10th time at the annual Fort Langley, B.C. celebrations. (Photo: George Bencze, Provided) Winnipeg, Manitoba The 1221 “Manila-born and Winnipeg-based power pop punk trio” We’ll be rocking The Forks Market Outdoor Stage at 4:30pm this
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Members of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association Edmonton take part in the 2018 Edmonton Filipino Fiesta parade in Borden Park, in Edmonton Saturday June 23, 2018. The festival continues Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. DAVID BLOOM / POSTMEDIA Edmonton, Alberta Parade kicks off two-day Filipino Fiesta STEPHEN COOK Edmonton Journal Updated: June
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Painting by Maria Ligaya Alcuitas, St. Mary’s High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Acrylic on paper) Shouldn’t we be cuddling the children in a loving embrace of compassion and love instead of wringing them out of their parents and putting them in cages like animals? I still hope America is in the heart as Filipino writer
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Queer filipinx artist Kimmortal joins academics to present her interpretation of the topics that will be discussed in the forum. (Photography by Matthew Power for Discorder Magazine. Vancouver, B.C. Scholars share works on how Filipinos navigate queer intimacies Three scholars will present their works on Filipinos’ positions and home-making in Canada as it emerges from
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One of the stunning artworks featured in the film, created by the artist Jean-Paul Bourdier. Updated: 7:18 AM, June 23, 2018 Vancouver, B.C. Metamorphosis comes to Vancouver June 26-July 1st By Ted Alcuitas How would “experiencing a climate event of that magnitude change a person, a community, a species.,” wondered filmmaker Nova Ami when the
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Tato artist and performer Romeo Reyes. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver’s Filipino LGBTQ+ community is presenting an event-studded celebration this Saturday, June 16th at XY Lounge. Well-known tattoo artist and performer Romeo Reyes will be on stage together with other talents – Kimmortal,Naomi King,Marvin Hauser, Jade Sol and Wel. There will be an exhibit of
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Ivy Lopez Sarmiento’s twin daughters will now have the opportunity to attend a Filipino bilingual kindergarten program next fall with the recent announcement of its approval. (CBC) Winnipeg, Manitoba/Toronto, Ontario First in Canada but Toronto has a Filipino-centered curriculum By Ted Alcuitas The first Filipino bilingual program in Canada will launch this fall in Winnipeg’s
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The late Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr., the first Filipino to be appointed to the Senate of Canada celebrates Philippine Independence with Filipinos in Toronto. (Senate photo) Filipinos across the country jubilant over proclamations By Ted Alcuitas Three cities across Canada are celebrating Filipino Heritage Month for the first time this year when their respective city
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Tolentino receives the award for his contribution to Asian culture. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Dancer and artist honoured at Explore Asian Gala By Ted Alcuitas Alvin Erasga Tolentino received the ExploreAsian/ Vancouver Asian Heritage Month- Pan Asian recognition award for his contributions in the arts and advocacy. The Recognition and Awards Gala was held tonight at
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