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Need to Know, Need to Go: SOCA’s Black History Month events
February 10, 2023By: Vee Babbar & Petra Chase Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), a student-run group representing SFU’s Black community, has packed the month with events for Black History Month. The Peak interviewed events coordinator Mugasha Rutega to get an inside scoop about what’s in store. Rutega said Black History Month is “a celebration of Black culture” and “it’s a time for Black people to express their culture and educate people on their culture.” Rutega stressed the importance of listening and trying to learn. Here’s SOCA’s itinerary, all taking place in the Student Union Building on Burnaby campus. While the…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Black History Month in Vancouver
February 8, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student and Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Issamba Showcase: A Journey through the depths of African-rooted rhythms When: February 19, 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Where: 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver Get transfixed by world-famous Malian artist, Mamadou…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Events happening in December
November 24, 2022By: Petra Chase, Art & Culture Editor Flourish Together: A QTBIPoC Arts Market When: December 17, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street (in person and online vendors) Massy Arts Society, Massy Books, and JotikaArt…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: November
November 13, 2022By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Eastside Culture Crawl Where: Various locations in Vancouver When: November 17–20, varied times Various ticket prices The 26th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival features over 425 artists. For…
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First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association changes name
March 29, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer During their annual general meeting on November 23, 2021, the former First Nations Student Association officially changed their name to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA). In the same meeting, updates and changes…
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Itse Hesse creates Black Girl Collective with a focus on mentorship and connections
March 22, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Since immigrating to Canada, SFU alumni Itse Hesse has struggled with the lack of safe spaces for Black women to connect with and support each other. Recalling these unmet needs, Hesse officially founded the Black…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Feb 28–Mar 13
February 28, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate SFU ArtsLIVE: Banana Bread and Shawn Bullshields | March 1, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | FREE | Convocation Mall Presented by SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs and the Student Experience Initiative, ArtsLIVE hosts live pop-ups and performances.…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Events to wrap up Black History Month
February 17, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Homegoing: Blackness and Belonging Across the Canada/US Border | February 17, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | FREE | Online and in-person As part of the SFU history department’s Highlighting Black Histories series, Homegoing touches on…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Jan 31–Feb 13
February 1, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate World Community Film Festival | February 5–13 | Prices Vary | Online and in-person Attend the 31st World Community Film Festival from the comfort of your own home! A non-profit based on Vancouver Island is…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Jan 17–23
January 18, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival | Runs until February 16 | FREE | PoMoArts | Online and in-person The Community Arts Council of Vancouver presents the Outsider Arts Festival as a touring exhibition. The purpose of the…
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