Sankofa
Sankofa offers an in depth look at African and Black Canadian identity
Arts November 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor “A past confronted with our future in mind.” That message, spelt in giant black vinyl letters, was the last thing I saw when I toured the Museum of Anthropology’s latest exhibit, Sankofa: African Routes, Canadian Roots. Weeks later, the phrase has stuck with me. It perfectly encapsulated the meaning of sankofa, which is “the notion that taking pride in heritage helps us to move into the future.” [gallery type="rectangular" ids="120116,120115"] Exploring trade, religion, and identity politics, Sankofa told a story of resilience and diversity in diaspora. Traditional and contemporary elements were interwoven throughout…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Nov 22—28
Arts November 20, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Lumière YVR | Runs until November 30 | FREE | Various locations in Vancouver Light up the night with art installations across the West End! In its 8th year, Lumière will showcase a range of…
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