Let's celebrate the beautiful diversity of cultures coming together in perfect harmony at our event on April 12, 2025!

Harmony of Cultures By Indo-Pacific Foundation, BC, Canada

The Indo-Pacific Foundation of Canada proudly presents Harmony of Cultures, a vibrant celebration that brings together the traditions, colors, and festivities of diverse communities. This unique event showcases the beauty of cultural harmony through three iconic celebrations.

Harmony of Cultures is a vibrant celebration of multiculturalism and diversity, bringing together communities from India, China, Korea, and the Philippines. The event will showcase four major cultural festivals: Kaamulan (Philippines), Vaisakhi (India), Chun Jie (Chinese Spring Festival), and Seollal (Korea). These festivals symbolize renewal, prosperity, and unity, fostering cross-cultural exchange and strengthening community ties.

This event is a testament to the power of cultural exchange, fostering connections, understanding, and appreciation among communities in Canada.

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Mental Health Needs in the Filipino Community: Call for Participants

We are inviting youth ages 16-30 to join the conversation about the mental health needs in the Filipino Community. Each conversation café will be about 2.5 hours long, with 15 to 21 participants in each cafe. A light meal will be provided. Participants will also receive an honorarium (gift card) to thank them for participating in our study.

You must be between 16 and 30 years old, identify as Filipino/a/x, and live in British Columbia to participate. If you live in Greater Vancouver, you must be able to attend the conversation café in person. If you live outside of Vancouver, you must have access to the internet to participate online and agree to join the session from a space that has visual and audio privacy. You must also agree to turn on your camera at the start of the conversation café to confirm your identity.

If interested, please contact carla.hilario@ubc.ca

Study: Convening and Collaborating to Assess Mental Health Needs in the Filipino Community

UBC Ethics ID H24-02932

The event is hosted in collaboration with Mabuhay House Society, Pinoy Pride, Kathara Society and the University of British Columbia.

Hosted by Carla Hilario, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Mental Health Needs in the Filipino Community: Call for Participants

We are inviting youth ages 16-30 to join the conversation about the mental health needs in the Filipino Community. Each conversation café will be about 2.5 hours long, with 15 to 21 participants in each cafe. A light meal will be provided. Participants will also receive an honorarium (gift card) to thank them for participating in our study.

You must be between 16 and 30 years old, identify as Filipino/a/x, and live in British Columbia to participate. If you live in Greater Vancouver, you must be able to attend the conversation café in person. If you live outside of Vancouver, you must have access to the internet to participate online and agree to join the session from a space that has visual and audio privacy. You must also agree to turn on your camera at the start of the conversation café to confirm your identity.

If interested, please contact carla.hilario@ubc.ca

Study: Convening and Collaborating to Assess Mental Health Needs in the Filipino Community

UBC Ethics ID H24-02932

The event is hosted in collaboration with Mabuhay House Society, Pinoy Pride, Kathara Society and the University of British Columbia.

Hosted by Carla Hilario, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

NPC3 Tagalog Language and Heritage Course

Philippine Fauna in Folktales and Legends

Join us in Philippine Heritage Language Learning Through History, Arts and Culture! Please fill out the form below to register and pay for the course. It will take place in person at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St.) on Saturdays from 2-5pm between February 1-April 26, and is welcome to all learners from ages 5-95! 

Our learning outcomes are the following: 1) Foundational listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog language, and 2) Understanding and appreciation of Philippine history, arts, artistic and creative expressions through the language of dances, songs, poetry, literature and culture. 

Course fees are as follows:

$156 subsidized fee for all 13 lessons

$15 drop-in fee per individual lesson

Sliding scale payment options are available

Please email Dr. Leonora Angeles at nora.angeles@ubc.ca for questions/inquiries.

Free Income Tax Clinic

Seniors Brigade Society BC, in Collaboration with CRA-CVITP and Strata LMS 2424, is hosting a free income tax clinic.

Getting your income tax done for free if you are

• Canadian, permanent resident who came to Canada between 2020 and 2024 or a student

• Total income: below $35,000 (single person) or $24,000 (family)

• Not self-employed, no rental/investment income or owns foreign property

Please bring the following documents:

1. Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)

3. Income Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T5007, etc.)

4. Notice of Assessment 2023

5. Rent Receipt with landlord’s name

6. Medical and donation receipts

7. Tuition fee receipts

Book by appointment only 778-968-1055

Free Income Tax Clinic

Seniors Brigade Society BC, in Collaboration with CRA-CVITP and Strata LMS 2424, is hosting a free income tax clinic.

Getting your income tax done for free if you are

• Canadian, permanent resident who came to Canada between 2020 and 2024 or a student

• Total income: below $35,000 (single person) or $24,000 (family)

• Not self-employed, no rental/investment income or owns foreign property

Please bring the following documents:

1. Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)

3. Income Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T5007, etc.)

4. Notice of Assessment 2023

5. Rent Receipt with landlord’s name

6. Medical and donation receipts

7. Tuition fee receipts

Book by appointment only 778-968-1055

NPC3 Tagalog Language and Heritage Course

Philippine Flora in Folktales and Legends

Join us in Philippine Heritage Language Learning Through History, Arts and Culture! Please fill out the form below to register and pay for the course. It will take place in person at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St.) on Saturdays from 2-5pm between February 1-April 26, and is welcome to all learners from ages 5-95! 

Our learning outcomes are the following: 1) Foundational listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog language, and 2) Understanding and appreciation of Philippine history, arts, artistic and creative expressions through the language of dances, songs, poetry, literature and culture. 

Course fees are as follows:

$156 subsidized fee for all 13 lessons

$15 drop-in fee per individual lesson

Sliding scale payment options are available

Please email Dr. Leonora Angeles at nora.angeles@ubc.ca for questions/inquiries.

Building Community-Centered Journalism in the Age of AI

Filipino journalist Pia Ranada is the head of community of online Philippine news site Rappler and the recipient of the 2024 Marshall McLuhan Fellow.

In Ranada’s talk, “Building Community-centered Journalism in the Age of AI”, she will discuss ways of saving journalism through community-building, and efforts in her newsroom to bring the work of journalism to readers and citizens in new, impactful ways. From a membership program, to AI-driven public consultations, to a social media platform run by journalists, these initiatives in the Philippines aim to build trust between journalists and the public they serve, while helping newsrooms sustain their operations and weather economic and political pressures.

Her topic comes at a time when we are witnessing an unprecedented shift in the landscape of media, where the unreliability of big tech as platforms for news distribution, the increasing polarization of information and the erosion of trust in traditional media have led to a crisis, creating the need for informed civic engagement.

Previously, Ranada was an investigative journalist and senior reporter for Rappler best known for her coverage of the Duterte administration. As Community Lead, she is now responsible for linking journalism with communities for impact and action. The Embassy of Canada in the Philippines awarded her the Marshall McLuhan Fellow for her exceptional commitment to journalism and informing citizens with critical information to enable meaningful public engagement, ensure democratic accountability and impact societal change.

Come join us for an evening with Pia and the Filipino community!

Your participation is important to us. If you need any accessibility, please send an email to mcluhanfellow.philippines@gmail.com.

Event organizers:

• National Union of Journalists of the Philippines - North America

• University of the Philippines Alumni Association in B.C.

• Anakbayan BC

• Gabriela BC

• International Coalition for Human Rights for the Philippines

• Migrante BC

• Sulong UBC

• Office of MLA Mable Elmore (Vancouver-Kensington)

Free Income Tax Clinic

Seniors Brigade Society BC, in Collaboration with CRA-CVITP and Strata LMS 2424, is hosting a free income tax clinic.

Getting your income tax done for free if you are

• Canadian, permanent resident who came to Canada between 2020 and 2024 or a student

• Total income: below $35,000 (single person) or $24,000 (family)

• Not self-employed, no rental/investment income or owns foreign property

Please bring the following documents:

1. Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)

3. Income Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T5007, etc.)

4. Notice of Assessment 2023

5. Rent Receipt with landlord’s name

6. Medical and donation receipts

7. Tuition fee receipts

Book by appointment only 778-968-1055

Free Income Tax Clinic

Seniors Brigade Society BC, in Collaboration with CRA-CVITP and Strata LMS 2424, is hosting a free income tax clinic.

Getting your income tax done for free if you are

• Canadian, permanent resident who came to Canada between 2020 and 2024 or a student

• Total income: below $35,000 (single person) or $24,000 (family)

• Not self-employed, no rental/investment income or owns foreign property

Please bring the following documents:

1. Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)

3. Income Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T5007, etc.)

4. Notice of Assessment 2023

5. Rent Receipt with landlord’s name

6. Medical and donation receipts

7. Tuition fee receipts

Book by appointment only 778-968-1055

NPC3 Tagalog Language and Heritage Course

Filipino Food, Culinary Traditions and Other Gastronomic Delights

Join us in Philippine Heritage Language Learning Through History, Arts and Culture! Please fill out the form below to register and pay for the course. It will take place in person at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St.) on Saturdays from 2-5pm between February 1-April 26, and is welcome to all learners from ages 5-95! 

Our learning outcomes are the following: 1) Foundational listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog language, and 2) Understanding and appreciation of Philippine history, arts, artistic and creative expressions through the language of dances, songs, poetry, literature and culture. 

Course fees are as follows:

$156 subsidized fee for all 13 lessons

$15 drop-in fee per individual lesson

Sliding scale payment options are available

Please email Dr. Leonora Angeles at nora.angeles@ubc.ca for questions/inquiries.

Mabuhay House Community Gathering

Filipino Community and Cultural Foundations: Building Sustainable Leadership Through Inclusive Systems

Mabuhay House Society is pleased to invite you to our event, “Filipino Community and Cultural Foundations: Building Sustainable Leadership Through Inclusive Systems." It will be held at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby, BC on Saturday, March 1st 2025, from 11:30am to 3:00 pm.

We would be honored to have you join us and meet Mabuhay House Society’s 2025 board of directors. This past year has been incredible, and we’re looking forward to sharing with you an update on our work and a look at what’s ahead in our journey. We’re also excited to introduce our new Board Members and community leaders from over 70 organizations who have signed our Statement of Unity to build the Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre together.

Free Income Tax Clinic

Seniors Brigade Society BC, in Collaboration with CRA-CVITP and Strata LMS 2424, is hosting a free income tax clinic.

Getting your income tax done for free if you are

• Canadian, permanent resident who came to Canada between 2020 and 2024 or a student

• Total income: below $35,000 (single person) or $24,000 (family)

• Not self-employed, no rental/investment income or owns foreign property

Please bring the following documents:

1. Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

2. Social Insurance Number (SIN)

3. Income Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T5007, etc.)

4. Notice of Assessment 2023

5. Rent Receipt with landlord’s name

6. Medical and donation receipts

7. Tuition fee receipts

Book by appointment only 778-968-1055

Pinoy Market Barangay Tiange

Support Local! Support Filipino Businesses!

Join us for a day filled with food, entertainment, and amazing finds. Let's support Filipino entrepreneurs and have fun the Pinoy way at Pinoy Market Tiangge sa Barangay!

This is more than just a market—it's a place for our barangay in Burnaby and beyond to come together to support and showcase Filipino food, products and services.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

SHOP LOCAL – Unique Filipino products, Pinoy designed and handcrafted goods, pasalubong and more!

KAINAN NA! – Enjoy delicious Pinoy street food like turo-turo, kakanin, puto bungbung, bibingka, pisbol, kikiam, taho, atbp

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – live music, karaoke

FREE ADMISSION! Bring your family and friends and let’s support our local entrepreneurs in a fun and friendly atmosphere

Spread the word! Let us know you're coming by clicking GOING and tagging your friends!

See you at Pinoy Market Tiangge sa Barangay!

NPC3 Tagalog Language and Heritage Course

Values, Ethics and World Views in Philippine Proverbs

Join us in Philippine Heritage Language Learning Through History, Arts and Culture! Please fill out the form below to register and pay for the course. It will take place in person at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St.) on Saturdays from 2-5pm between February 1-April 26, and is welcome to all learners from ages 5-95! 

Our learning outcomes are the following: 1) Foundational listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog language, and 2) Understanding and appreciation of Philippine history, arts, artistic and creative expressions through the language of dances, songs, poetry, literature and culture. 

Course fees are as follows:

$156 subsidized fee for all 13 lessons

$15 drop-in fee per individual lesson

Sliding scale payment options are available

Please email Dr. Leonora Angeles at nora.angeles@ubc.ca for questions/inquiries.

NPC3 Tagalog Language and Heritage Course

Everyday Conversation 2: Colloquialism, Metaphors and Idioms

Join us in Philippine Heritage Language Learning Through History, Arts and Culture! Please fill out the form below to register and pay for the course. It will take place in person at 411 Seniors Centre (3502 Fraser St.) on Saturdays from 2-5pm between February 1-April 26, and is welcome to all learners from ages 5-95! 

Our learning outcomes are the following: 1) Foundational listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Tagalog language, and 2) Understanding and appreciation of Philippine history, arts, artistic and creative expressions through the language of dances, songs, poetry, literature and culture. 

Course fees are as follows:

$156 subsidized fee for all 13 lessons

$15 drop-in fee per individual lesson

Sliding scale payment options are available

Please email Dr. Leonora Angeles at nora.angeles@ubc.ca for questions/inquiries.