Filipino Heritage Month

A group photo of the Filipino Student Association members in the SUB Ballroom
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Club Profile: the Filipino Student Association

Peak Web June 15, 2026

By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer SFU’s Filipino Student Association (FSA) was founded in 2021 by Filipino international students who recognized the need for a community on campus, a space for Filipinos — who make up around 3% of the student body. Off the heels of an eventful spring semester, I spoke with Unique Mariano, the club’s president.  Mariano joined the FSA when she started her academic journey at SFU, where she studies psychology. “I wanted to find my community,” she said. She started out as a graphic director, back when the club was still “a baby.” She became communications…

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An illustration of the Pinoy festival, with tents, stalls, and flags of the Philippines
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Pinoy Festival 2026 fosters community

Peak Web June 15, 2026

By: Sia Garg, SFU student June is Filipino Heritage Month across Canada, and in BC, this year’s community celebration is the 4th annual Pinoy Festival, taking place at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, on June 20 and 21. The festival’s organizers…

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"Monday Music" in giant yellow block letters with a red background
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Monday Music: Filipino Heritage Month edition

Arts June 28, 2021

By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate June is Filipino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultural diversity in the Philippines and honour those who fought for the country’s independence from Spain and the United States. Music is an essential part…

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