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The Phil Lind Initiative returns to UBC in 2024 with Pop Politics: Pop Culture and Political Life in the United States— a novel and nuanced exploration of how pop culture has influenced and shaped how we understand, experience, and practice politics in the United States. February 15: Suleika Jaouad &
On March 14, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, MacArthur Genius and refugee advocate Viet Thank Nguyen dives into his talk Speaking for an Other moderated by Dr. Christopher B. Patterson. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s writing is bold, elegant, and fiercely honest. His remarkable debut novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize, was a
#APN2024: Building Beyond will bring together industry leaders, accessibility professionals, and global thought leaders to discuss how we can continue building an inclusive and accessible world for people of all ages and abilities. Join virtually or in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Sasha Velour, renowned as the winner of the 9th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, brings her unique perspective to the forefront in a captivating talk titled "The Big Reveal: Why Drag Matters." Exploring the intersections of politics and pop culture, Velour will delve into the profound roots of drag, its
An Iranian-American chef, author, and educator, renowned for her James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, which also inspired the acclaimed Netflix documentary series, for the first time in Vancouver. Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat in Vancouver as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for
World-renowned meditation master and peace ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar comes to Vancouver with The Journey Within—a unique pathway to profound peace and personal growth. Founder of the Art of Living, Gurudev has transformed the lives of over 450 million people worldwide. An internationally recognized figure, Gurudev has appeared
An exclusive community screening of Jon Chiang's Spring After Spring, only at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Join us for a community screening of Jon Chiang’s Spring After Spring at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Winner of Best Canadian Feature at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the film follows the Ho sisters