“I grew up never seeing myself on-screen, and it’s really important to give people who look like me a chance to see themselves.” – actor Sandra Oh
Shim describes his acclaimed film, which was mostly shot in the Vancouver area, as a story of a mother and son searching for a home.
Youngman created a coming-of-age story about an Indigenous teen who finds her voice as she starts down the road of appreciating her heritage.
Su, a classically trained musician, has performed for dementia patients, seniors in long-term care, and children in a hospice.
The theme of last year’s Vancouver Asian Film Festival was “Representation Matters”—and this will be on display at this year’s Oscars.
Soji-George, artistic director of Gallery Gachet and curator of the Black Arts Centre, is working with the PuSh Festival for the first time.
A decade ago, Seabird Island Band member Ovi Mailhot never imagined he would become a much-in-demand artist.
The Regina-based educator’s paintings of animals include bead patterns, which is one way in which she represents her Métis heritage.
Hunt, a member of the Order of Canada, is one of several high-profile artists whose work will be featured in the Lantern City exhibition.
Sohpaul created a large mural called Kohinoor, where are you? to reflect what happened to the most famous diamond in Indian history.
Guava often relies on a colour palette with a tropical feel, which reflects the relaxed vibe on Penang Island where she grew up.
Haq has been a activist with Save Old Growth and Extinction Rebellion, which led to several arrests and a conviction for criminal contempt.
Jolene Mitton founded the event in 2017 because she saw a need to improve the
The VAG is presenting Guud sans glans Robert Davidson: A Line That Bends But Does
Shim describes his acclaimed film, which was mostly shot in the Vancouver area, as a story of a mother and son searching for a home.
Youngman created a coming-of-age story about an Indigenous teen who finds her voice as she starts down the road of appreciating her heritage.
Jolene Mitton founded the event in 2017 because she saw a need to improve the
The VAG is presenting Guud sans glans Robert Davidson: A Line That Bends But Does
Su, a classically trained musician, has performed for dementia patients, seniors in long-term care, and children in a hospice.
The theme of last year’s Vancouver Asian Film Festival was “Representation Matters”—and this will be on display at this year’s Oscars.
Soji-George, artistic director of Gallery Gachet and curator of the Black Arts Centre, is working with the PuSh Festival for
A decade ago, Seabird Island Band member Ovi Mailhot never imagined he would become a much-in-demand artist.
The Regina-based educator’s paintings of animals include bead patterns, which is one way in which she represents her Métis heritage.
Hunt, a member of the Order of Canada, is one of several high-profile artists whose work will be featured in
Sohpaul created a large mural called Kohinoor, where are you? to reflect what happened to the most famous diamond in
Guava often relies on a colour palette with a tropical feel, which reflects the relaxed vibe on Penang Island where
Haq has been a activist with Save Old Growth and Extinction Rebellion, which led to several arrests and a conviction
Pancouver aims to build a more equal and empathetic society by advancing appreciation of visual and performing arts—and cultural communities—through education. Our goal is to elevate awareness about underrepresented artists and their organizations.
The Society of We Are Canadians Too created Pancouver to foster greater appreciation for underrepresented artistic communities. A rising tide of understanding lifts all of us.
We would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). With this acknowledgement, we thank the Indigenous peoples who still live on and care for this land.
Pancouver strives to build a more equal and empathetic society by advancing appreciation of visual and performing arts—and cultural communities—through education. Our goal is to elevate awareness about underrepresented artists and the organizations that support them.
The Society of We Are Canadians Too created Pancouver to foster greater appreciation for underrepresented artistic communities. A rising tide of understanding lifts all of us.
We would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. With this acknowledgement, we thank the Indigenous peoples who still live on and care for this land.
