Humour by Hemeterio: It’s Halloween!
Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:38:15 +0000
Some humour just in time for Halloween: What did the pumpkin say to the durian?
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The art of storytelling
Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:33:11 +0000
Teach your children to remember their family’s experiences, history and culture Storytelling is a social, interactive activity that involves sharing and interpreting one’s stories and experience, using words, expressions, gesture and physical movement. It is the most ancient and powerful educational tool, as a means to connect people and to teach them about their history, […]
Read moreCanadian elections: where major parties stand on the issue of immigration
Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:24:40 +0000
On October 21, 2019, Canada will have its 43rd Parliamentary election. There are six main political parties running. The first is the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Liberals are generally regarded as a centrist party and have governed since October, 2015. The second is the Conservative Party of Canada, led […]
Read moreA call to civic engagement from community leaders
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:43:02 +0000
Canadian immigrants must overcome labour market challenges through civic engagement [By Sandra Lozano and Gautam Nath] Newcomers are vital to Canada’s prosperity. As most arrive as economic immigrants, unsurprisingly many of them go on to contribute significantly to the economy by creating and filling jobs and paying taxes. We live in Toronto and in a […]
Read moreThe importance of making meaningful connections
Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:44:31 +0000
Relocating and settling in a new country can be a lonely and somewhat isolating experience, even if you have arrived with family members. One of the ingredients to longer-term success for Canadian Immigrants is to create your own community, especially outside of your ethnic group. Staying in your ethnic silo limits your communication skills and […]
Read moreLegacy of Asian-Canadian author Jim Wong-Chu in the spotlight
Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:38:08 +0000
The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society (VAHMS), in partnership with the University of British Columbia and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, is launching an exhibition on the life and work of iconic Asian-Canadian poet, editor, activist and historian Jim Wong-Chu. The exhibit, “Jim Wong-Chu: Iconic | Asian | Canadian” runs from October 10 […]
Read moreA true reflection of Toronto’s diversity at Nuit Blanche 2019
Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:51:51 +0000
The 14th annual Nuit Blanche Toronto, the city’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art is on this Saturday, October 5, starting at 7 pm. From sunset to sunrise, the event will fill the city’s streets with nearly 90 contemporary art projects created by more than 300 local, national and international artists. Produced by the City […]
Read moreParents play a key role in fostering children’s love of reading
Credit to Author: Admin Admin| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:21:17 +0000
By Lorraine Reggin, University of Calgary; Penny Pexman, University of Calgary; Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary, and Susan Graham, University of Calgary Learning to read is one of the most important developmental achievements of childhood, and it sets the stage for later school and life success. But learning to read is not straightforward. As child […]
Read moreTaking stock of progress during Gender Equality Week
Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 22:35:37 +0000
Canada celebrates Gender Equality Week from September 23 to 27, 2019. The theme for Gender Equality Week is Gender equality benefits everyone: #EveryoneBenefits, and is inspired by the vision of a gender equal society and the benefits of advancing gender equality to women, men and people of all gender identities. This week is an opportunity for […]
Read moreSmall World Music Festival brings global beats to Toronto
Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:52:34 +0000
The 18th Annual Small World Music Festival returns to Toronto from September 19 – 29, bringing a captivating mix of sounds to stages across the city. The signature annual program is known for showcasing an eclectic mix of artists from around the globe and around the corner representing the state-of-the-art in global sounds. The programming […]
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