Archive | March, 2009

Photo Exhibit: The Japanese in Canada

30 Mar

Crown Prince Akihito with Canadian Children, 1953 (courtesy: Kyodo News)

Crown Prince Akihito with Canadian Children, 1953 (courtesy: Kyodo News)

From March 23 to April 4, the Pendulum Gallery will be hosting a photo exhibition titled: “The Japanese in Canada”.

Documenting 80 years of official relations between Canada and Japan, the exhibit shows show the depth and variety of exchange between these two countries
with photographs of the Japanese Imperial Family’s visits to Canada, daily life in the Japanese Canadian community, cultural and athletic activities, meetings between the political leaders, etc. It’s definitely an interesting gallery and worth visiting especially since it’s FREE!

Location: HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver, V6C3E8
Opening Hours: Mon-Wed: 9:00-17:00/ Thurs, Fri: 9:00-21:00/ Sat: 9:00-17:00

For more information, visit: The Pendulum Gallery.

Call for Submissions: Queer Asian Heritage in Vancouver

30 Mar

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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and to celebrate, QueerHistoryProject.com will be posting related stories all month long. We are now seeking stories on the theme Queer Asian Heritage in Vancouver.

Submissions can take many forms, including (but not limited to!) photos, first person accounts, or interviews. Tell us about an event you attended, a gathering place you’ve frequented, or a community group that’s inspired you. Dust off an old flyer or poster and scan it to share with others.

The recommended submission deadline is April 25th, 2009. However, we will be posting stories throughout the month, so if you submit after the deadline your story may still appear on our site.

Please visit: Queer Asian Heritage in Vancouver for more information!

Drinkers’ Red Face May Signal Cancer Risk

29 Mar

“People whose faces turn red when they drink alcohol may be facing more than embarrassment. The flushing may indicate an increased risk for a deadly throat cancer, researchers report.”

More at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/21/health/research/21alcohol.html?_r=1

Kinda scary! One less reason to be consuming vast quantities of alcohol. Besides worshipping the porcelain god and waking up with a nasty hangover, of course.

INSTRCC presents a film screening of Rex Vs. Singh at UBC

18 Mar

REX VERSUS SINGH FILM SCREENING

with Director, Ali Kazimi

MARCH 26, 2009

6-8 pm

Victoria Learning Theatre in the Irving K. Barber Learning Center at UBC

THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE!!!

Please come join us for a special screening of Rex Vs. Singh, a 30-minute film which centers on a 1915 trial where two South Asian mill-workers were entrapped by undercover police, accused of sodomy and sent to trial. Themes of homophobia, racism, and corruption are prevalent throughout this 30-minute film. Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion withBrent Ingram, a local historian whose research inspired the film, UNBC Professor Dave Sangha, and one of the directors of Rex Vs. Singh and who is also a film professor at York University, Ali Kazimi.

FACEBOOK EVENT FOR REX VS. SINGH

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UnConference Day 2

16 Mar

A special thanks to all our executives who put so much time and effort into our UnConference 2009! Here are some pictures of Day 2 and for more pictures, please go to: ACCO presents UnConference 2009

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ACCO UnConference 2009 – Day #1

6 Mar

ACCO UnConference 2009 has just completed Day #1.  Please come join us for Day #2!

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