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What Are Our Supports? co-edited by Joni Low and Jeff O’Brien, and co-published by Information Office, Doryphore Independent Curators Society, Richmond Art Gallery, and Art Metropole. Book is laying flat on a grey surface.
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New anthology explores how Vancouver’s support structures can guide us through precarious times

Peak Web January 23, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer In the midst of a global pandemic, climate change, and economic instability, What Are Our Supports? provides a unique look at the ways artwork can inspire human connection. The anthology, which was published on January 21, recognizes how support structures offer a sense of solidarity and togetherness through difficult times. Over 20 contributing artists bring attention to social issues: racial injustice, the Vancouver housing crisis, and the climate crisis through local projects designed to invoke a sense of community. Through artists initiatives such as public art installations, commissioned poems, and essays, What Are Our Supports?…

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Photo of members of the SFU rowing club posing on the shore.
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Make a splash on SFU’s rowing team

Peak Web January 18, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer SFU sports clubs are organized and entirely student-led, motivated by a common interest in participating in athletic activity. Not only is joining a sports club beneficial for both your mental and physical health, but it…

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This is a photo of the CRAB Park tent city in Vancouver. There are multiple tents on a green grass space. No people can be seen.
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CRAB Park Tent City organizes online winter fundraiser

Peak Web January 13, 2023

By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer CRAB Park tent city “Ayx Village,” is the only encampment deemed legal by the BC Supreme Court. This year they organized a fundraiser to support residents throughout the winter. Fiona York, a volunteer and advocate…

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Three members of ALAS stand in front of bags of clothing ready to be donated.
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The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) welcomes all members with open arms

Features July 15, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer You hear it said time and time again. Joining a club at any level — high school, university, adulthood — can be a life changing experience. This is true for both domestic and international students…

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Circle of SPARK Foundation members, each with one hand outstretched for socially-distant high five
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The SPARK Foundation focuses on creating community-driven social change in Metro Vancouver

Arts September 12, 2021

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer To help build a brighter future for younger generations, SFU student Aman Boparai co-founded the SPARK Foundation. The Surrey-based organization focuses on providing mentorship and networking opportunities for students in grades 3–12. However, once the…

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Living Hyphen provides a platform for multicultural Canadians to share their culture

Arts July 5, 2021

By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate In 2015, Filipina-Canadian Justine Yu attended the Toronto Feminist Art Conference. The stories she heard there from authors discussing their barriers to publication inspired her to take action. She then founded Living Hyphen to address…

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Panelists elicit hope for the future of university-community engagement

EIC February 20, 2021

How are universities responding to the needs of students among the pandemic? How are universities ensuring they remain engaged with the community? These are just a couple of the questions that After the Pandemic: The Future of University-Community Engagement tried…

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Disabled sexuality is more than what’s on our screens

Opinions February 15, 2021

by Alex Masse, Staff Writer It’s an understatement to say that disabled people and sex have a long, complicated history. In the past, we were victims of eugenics and sterilized against our will. In the present, we’re subjects of ridicule,…

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Jeremy Stone: “‘Buy Local’ isn’t just for Christmas!”

EIC February 1, 2021

Written by: Saman Dara, SFU Student Jeremy Stone, director of the community economic development (CED) program at SFU, uses the concept of ecological resilience as an analogy for economic resilience within communities. The former refers to the capacity of an…

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Helping our communities means buying local — especially during a pandemic

Opinions June 6, 2020

By: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer Most people can probably agree that it’s been a heavy couple of months: social restrictions, event cancellations, and the overwhelming pressures that come with existing during a global pandemic. But even in these difficult times, it…

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