Vancouver, B.C. (November 14, 2024) – The world’s signature prize for Punjabi fiction yesterday announced its 11th annual winner, Jinder (Jalandhar, Punjab, India), of a $25,000 CAD award for his short story collection, ‘Safety Kit.’
Visitors to Stanley Park are advised that from November 4 to December 6, the seawall between Third Beach and Prospect Point will be closed to accommodate the removal of dead trees impacted by the hemlock looper moth.
The Institute of Asian Art is Renamed the Centre for Global Asias to Reflect Broader Mandate
Clockwise from top left: Kwuntiltunaat Kim Baird, Trina Prince, Dr. Arvinder Bubber and Hong Yan Melody Pan
Canada is on the brink of making history as Concord Pacific Racing prepares to compete in the first-ever Puig Women’s America’s Cup, marking a new chapter in the 173-year history of the world’s oldest international sporting competition.
The International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has successfully wrapped up its 2024 edition, which ran from September 25th to 29th in Surrey, British Columbia.
NEVR strongly objects to the misrepresentation of the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) policy by those who would use some of our most vulnerable students to further their political aims. Hateful rhetoric translates directly to violence, and children and youth in our schools face increased chances of harm.
Vancouver-based esports event management organization Galint Gaming is launching a first-of-its-kind fusion of South Asian culture and video gaming with the Pataka Esports Festival, taking place this October 19th-20th in Surrey, BC.
re:Naissance proudly presents IndieFest from Nov. 15–23, 2024. Now in its fifth year, IndieFest has celebrated local creatives, amplified the voices of IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, and pushed for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects.
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to its leadership team as the organization continues to expand its services and outreach within the community.
On September 28th, Heartfulness Institute, a charitable organization dedicated to teaching meditation and promoting wellness, hosted a successful International Day of Peace celebration at the Jewish Community Centre.
The festival of Diwali is celebrated throughout the world and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Sahabhāva is a Sanskrit word for coexistence, community, and coming together. Originally a virtual festival which was one of the first Indian classical music and dance events to occur globally during COVID-19, ICMSV continues the concept live with the same intention – to support artists in our community and experience a breadth of artistic disciplines.
In a momentous occasion for the South-Asian community, seniors, and the city of Surrey, the PICS Society proudly participated in the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the Guru Nanak Diversity Village.
