(Full Disclosure: Amado is my grandson – Ted Alcuitas) Why I am proud of my grandparents Amado Arradaza Grade 7 My grandparents made a tough choice of raising their newborn child in the Philippines, or in a new country that they barely knew. They chose to move to Canada. My grandparents moved to Saskatoon from […]
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By Ted Alcuitas Filipino professor Ron Darvin says today’s “digital natives” doesn’t necessarily mean they have the skills to use technology to its greatest potential. Darvin will be speaking at Engaging Education for the Public Good at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 (Thursday) at the UBC Learning Exchange, 612 Main St., Vancouver. Darwin, a PhD candidate,
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Vancouver, B.C. Sexual violence in Asian Canadian communities explored in dialogue By Ted Alcuitas “Breaking the Silence: Sexual & Relationship Violence in Asian Canadian Communities,” is an attempt by UBC’s Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies program (ACAM) to look into race and violence in the Asian Canadian community. The event commemorating this month’s celebration
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Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker shines this week for another enchanting holiday season Press Release Vancouver, B.C. – One of British Columbia’s most beloved traditions will be returning this week as Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker premieres for the 2016 holiday season. Premiering on Thursday, December 15, 7:30pm at The Centre for Performing Arts in downtown Vancouver,
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Vancouver, B. C. ‘Giving’ is theme for NextDayBetter + Vancouver 2016 Updated: December 9, 2016, 7:56 AM Saturday, December 10, 2016 The Network Hub 422 Richards St., Vancouver 1:00 to 1:30pm – Registration 1:30 to 3:00pm – Program (Speakers, food tasting & networking) Featuring speakers, creatives, and bold changemakers inspired by the Filipino diaspora. This
Updated, November 29, 2016, 7 AM Winnipeg, Manitoba ‘Silangan Rising: The Crafting of the Filipino Self and ‘other’ in Winnipeg through ethnic media’ By Ted Alcuitas Silangan, one of the pioneer Filipino newspapers in Canada will be the subject of an academic lecture at the University of Manitoba on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at
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Vancouver, B.C. 22Nov2016 Startin’ up at Silogs By Monica Urrutia whatsinmymouth Posted in Breakfast, Dessert While not my blog’s main focus, I do try to go to as many Filipino restaurants as I can, especially since it is my main fare and I love to know where the best dishes are made. Most Filipino restaurants are
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Vancouver, BC Press Release Ballet Manila Principal Dancers to debut in Vancouver with Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker Katherine Barkman, Rudy De Dios and Junmark Sumaylo to make guest appearances as the Snow Queen, the Snow King and the Nutcracker Prince Vancouver, BC – Goh Ballet is delighted to announce an artistic collaboration with the leading
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Vancouver, B.C. Co.ERASGA proudly present The Gathered Voices and the Artists of “Tini(g)Tipon” Presented at the Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie St) Wednesday, September 21,2016 at 8pm Tickets through www.brownpapertickets.com for $20/$30 (sliding scale) The artists: Kathara PILIPINO INDIGENOUS ARTS COLLECTIVE SOCIETY, Grace Nono, Mutya Macatumpag, Co.ERASGA, Dancers of Damelehamid, Coastal Wolfpack Musqueam Group BC,
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Filipino and Canadian indigenous people seek to bridge cultures By Ted Alcuitas A unique experiment to bring together two indigenous cultures is happening this weekend at Gibsons, B. C. The Third Babylan Conference will be held on indigenous land in Gibsons on September 23-25, 2016. Put together by the Vancouver-based Kathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts
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