diversity // Posts tagged as "diversity"
The Ties that Bind: virtual exhibition rewrites Canada’s history
The Ties That Bind virtual exhibition rewrites Canada’s official history TORONTO, August 25, 2010 Chinese Canadians are making history with a more inclusive interpretation of Canada’s official story in a new online exhibit that draws attention to their contributions in achieving the national dream – the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Nearly 125 years since the driving...
50 years of Filipino-Canadian history
Yesterday’s post on “reason no. 77, why I love Vancouver”, referenced my Filipino-Canadian part of my extended family. Filipinos have also had a long history here in the Americas, so I’ve decided to re-post an article here by my friend, Carlito Pablo. Historic records show that when the Spanish colonized the Phillippines and began their lucrative trade...
Reason #77 why I love Vancouver
by David It’s been a very beautiful summer here on the westcoast. With the gorgeous summer weather, came the many weddings. That’s why it’s reason number 77. Actually, I hadn’t prepared an earlier 76 reasons, but number “77″ sort of has a nice ring. And I think the Chinese Calendar had the 7th day of the...
Musiques et Danses d’Asie, Montréal
.gif&w=566&h=133&zc=1)
Our friends in Montréal are hosting their annual Musiques et Danses d’Asie this week: the Festival’s May 2010 poster Here’s their media release: Asian colors and rhythms are converging in the enchanting scenery of the Chinese Garden in the 12th edition of “Musiques et Danses d’Asie” presented by Festival Accès Asie in collaboration with the Chinese Garden...
Ethnic enclaves, language and assimilation issues
Interesting article forwarded to us last week. It’s a sentiment that is seeing quite a bit of airplay of recent. From the National Post, May 31, 2010 Adult immigrants living in ethnic communities slow to assimilate: study Shannon Proudfoot, Canwest News Service · Monday, May 31, 2010 Living in ethnic enclaves leaves immigrants who come to Canada as adults...
101 ways to Wok your Mascot
We received an interesting comment forwarded to us, regarding the Chinatown BIA (Business Implosion Association)’s new Panda mascot . According to a talking head at the BIA, the mascot concept will “save” Vancouver’s ailing Chinatown. How? Apparently, through attracting a younger audience to visit this historic community. We’ve appended our fellow citizens’ thoughts (from the Vancouver Courier...
a red-neck’s guide to Hongers, Hongkees and Honkies
The UGLY Chinese Canadian figures there is much confusion in some of our attempts at insulting each other. Growing up in Vancouver, the sitcom TV shows of the 70’s often mentioned the “H” word. And that “H” word was “Honky” (plural form: “Honkies“). It was a word we used daily at our white buddies in high school and...
cool deals …
being asian …
Recent Posts
-
Vancouver Mayor, distant relation of Dr. Bethune, visits China
Vancouver's Mayor Gregor Robertson is in China this week, along ...
-
coming to giant Imax screen: John Woo’s “Flying Tigers”
We had earlier written a post about the American volunteer ...
-
Website shares untold history of Canada’s national railway
The following article was published by the Vancouver Sun, Saturday, ...
-
The Ties that Bind: virtual exhibition rewrites Canada’s history
The Ties That Bind virtual exhibition rewrites Canada’s official history
TORONTO, ...
-
50 years of Filipino-Canadian history
Yesterday's post on "reason no. 77, why I love Vancouver", ...
-
Reason #77 why I love Vancouver
by David
It's been a very beautiful summer here on the ...
-
Chinese ‘languages’ still at each others’ throats
Chinese "languages"?
No. It's actually, Chinese dialects.
But to the outside observer, ...
connect with banana
recent comments