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SFU students organize Vancouver’s first annual International Women’s Day March
February 27, 2023Editor’s note: Yasmin Vejs Simsek, who was interviewed for this piece, is a former Peak employee. Karissa Ketter, a current editor who worked on the article, is also an organizer. The Peak acknowledges and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing the article. A group of six students from SFU are gearing up as they prepare to host the first annual International Women’s Day March in Vancouver. The event will take place on March 5, from 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., and includes a 1.5 kilometer rally that will begin at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s North…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: SOCA’s Black History Month events
February 10, 2023Students 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. …
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Black History Month in Vancouver
February 8, 2023Issamba 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 Diabate, and their formation of African instrumentation: Percussion Mania. Percussion Mania is…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Events happening in December
November 24, 2022Flourish 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 present this exciting holiday arts market with…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: November
November 13, 2022Eastside 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 four days, explore the art of diverse…
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First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association changes name
March 29, 2022During 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 were made to the association’s…
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Itse Hesse creates Black Girl Collective with a focus on mentorship and connections
March 22, 2022Since 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 Girl Collective (BGC) in July…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Feb 28–Mar 13
February 28, 2022SFU 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. This event features Banana Bread,…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Jan 17–23
January 18, 2022Vancouver 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 festival is to spark…
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Council Meeting — November 10, 2021
November 21, 2021Council elects new member for oversight committee on executive officers Council asked for nominations of non-executive members to fill a vacant spot on the oversight committee on executive officers. According to the SFSS policies, the committee oversees the executive officers’…
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