Charlene Aviles
Canada announces new eligibility requirements for permanent residency
May 13, 2021Written by: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on April 14, 2021 that temporary workers in health care and essential services and international graduates may be eligible to apply for permanent residency. From May 6 to November 5, 2021, applicants can apply online to their respective categories. Each category accepts a maximum number of applications. For Francophone or bilingual applicants, there are three additional categories without limitations on maximum applications. Prospective applicants can calculate their application fees online. To be eligible for permanent residency, temporary workers must have: A minimum of one year of Canadian…
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Sliced Mango Collective provides an inclusive environment for Filipinx-Canadian youth to explore their heritage
May 10, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate A conversation between friends led to the creation of the Sliced Mango Collective (SMC), an initiative to celebrate Filipinx culture. Realizing there were few resources for young Filipinx-Canadians to learn about the cultures of the…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: March 29–April 4
March 29, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate North Shore Art Crawl | Online | March 12–April 12 | FREE The North Shore Art Crawl showcases various art mediums including paint, photography, and ceramics from over 50 local artists. Attendees can learn more…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: March 22–28
March 22, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Art by Surrey Secondary School Students | Surrey Art Gallery | February 6–April 30 | FREE with registration Featuring the artwork of over 50 Surrey secondary school students, this Surrey Art Gallery exhibition covers different…
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Anyone can be a gamer, regardless of genre
March 15, 2021by Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate When I hear the phrase “video games,” first and third person shooter games often come to mind — the Entertainment Software Association even says that 47% of gamers play them. Many of these types of…
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Four female protagonists who display resilience and strength
March 9, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Fairy tales are an opportunity for the audience to delve into a world of adventure. However, stories such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty typecast female protagonists as “damsels in distress.” These types of plots…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: March 1–7
March 1, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate A Future for Memory: Art and Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | February 11 – September 5 | $13 for students; free for Indigenous attendees The latest…
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“Tipsy Taho” podcast promotes Filipino culture and diversity
February 27, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Editor's note: For clarity, this piece has been modified to acknowledge that utang na loob can have different meanings to different communities. A late-night Zoom call started it all. After Rio Therese Capistrano, Thea Marie…
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Climate Impacts on the Mental Health and Wellness of British Columbians
February 27, 2021Written by: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate At Climate Impacts on the Mental Health and Wellness of British Columbians, the discussion on environmental degradation, mental health, and social injustices confronted the traditional narrative of the climate crisis. By identifying proactive ways…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: February 22–28
February 22, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Healing Circles with the Restoring Circles Society | Online | Weekly from February 12–March 26 | FREE with registration At the heart of The Restoring Circles Society is the goal of decolonization through teaching Indigenous…
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