Take a look at some great opportunities to give a hand and learn more about intercultural history in Pacific Canada! Coming up is our feature event: The Things We Carry – Storytelling at Joy Kogawa House. Two volunteers are needed to help facilitate storytelling circles. To get involved, email our volunteer coordinator at pchc.vol@gmail.com or … Continue reading
The Spring 2019 Newsletter is out! Click through the image above for many exciting developments, including upcoming events, community news and past events. If you missed this newsletter in your inbox, click here to subscribe. You can also find an archive of past newsletters here. Continue reading
We are pleased to announce our second set of “The Things We Carry’’ storytelling circles that will take place on the November 24th (1 pm – 5 pm). This event is free to those who sign up in advance and light refreshments will be provided. Thanks for the enthusiastic response from the community for our first set … Continue reading
On Sunday July 8, a group of PCHC-MoM directors, staff and volunteers attended the opening reception of Scattering & Gathering, a new, public art exhibit on Filipino migration at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Scattering & Gathering features work by Spanish-Filipina-Punjabi poet Lakshmi Gill on her “unsettled” way of life as an immigrant, … Continue reading
Join PCHC-MoM on Saturday, July 7 (2-4pm) at 555 Columbia St (2nd floor) for the opening of the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society’s new exhibit: “Forgotten Indigenous War Veterans and Today’s Heroes”. Come learn about their stories in the world wars, and the many contributions they made for our country. Can’t wait to see you there! Continue reading
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival was outstanding this year! PCHC members and friends were present at a large number of films this year, including international and Canadian shorts, Mixed Match, #TheLastSmile, #Tyrus, and PCHC’s co-presented film #AllOurFathersRelations. Congratulations to all filmmakers and VAFF crew on your excellent achievements, and a special congrats to all winners of … Continue reading
With the support from PCHC-MoM Society and UBC, the Canadian Indonesian Diaspora Society (CIDS) received a federal government grant to record the migration and family stories of Indonesian-Canadian elders. Migration researcher and writer Kilim Park and Co-Founder/Co-Editor in Chief of Loose Lips Magazine Kristi Alexandra, co-ordinators of the project, brought the community together on October 27 … Continue reading
On October 29th, PCHC was honoured to have been invited to a special dinner celebrating the opening of a new exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Military Museum, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong. For a photo gallery of this fantastic and significant event, see below. We encourage you to visit this special exhibition … Continue reading
Canadian Society for Asian Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia, in collaboration with the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) and the National University of Malaysia, presents the exhibition: BATIK – Expression of Identities Opening Reception: Sunday October 30th, 2016 12:00pm Exhibition dates: October 30th – December 9, 2016 Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm Closed on Mondays and Canadian Statutory Holidays … Continue reading
Asian Canadians on Lekwungen Territories: Race, Indigeneity, and the Transpacific Monday, November 7 – Registration Open! Asian Canadians and First Nations have been interacting in Victoria area for over 150 years, and we want to hear their stories, bitter or sweet. Join the ACVI team and guest speakers John Adams, Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Ann-Lee and Gordon … Continue reading
Yesterday, on Wednesday, October 5th, the Chinese Canadian Military Society launched their new exhibition on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong. PCHC brought volunteers to the opening at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, and were were privileged to have met amazing Chinese Canadian World War II veterans, including Bing Wong … Continue reading
