Exploring the Intricacies of Family and Ancestry in ‘Related’
By Tara Lee Family, whether the one born into or the one chosen, helps to cultivate belonging, location, and a sense of identity. However, maintaining these relationships can be fraught, especially with generational differences and the dispersions that come with travel and migration. Running until April 24, at Emily Carr’s Libby Leshgold Gallery, Related gathers together five […]
Hey Viola! Shares the Musical Story of A Canadian Civil Rights Hero
In Hey Viola! the iconic life of Viola Desmond is told in a cabaret-style performance that features Krystle Dos Santos in the titular role. The civil rights icon, whose face now adorns our $10 dollar bill, Desmond’s story is essential to tell about racial discrimination and the Black experience in Canada. The story reflects on […]