For example, there was a whole song and dance about if a character was Gay or European. Labels like this are a bit tongue-in-cheek to blatantly it point out, but the fact that is that it is simultaneously hilarious and uncomfortable for the audience.
UBC has many secrets — a vibrant underbelly. Like study spots where nobody goes or seeing a life-changing movie via the Norm, the UBC Rappers Without Borders club is like the hidden smile in the Mona Lisa that is our university.
The signature evening performance took place on March 5, showcasing dance performances of Git Hoan (people of the Salmon), Yisya’winuxw (Kwakwaka’wakw dancers), Kwhlii Gibaygum (Nisga’a traditional performers) and the dancers of Damelahamid.
Some pieces, like Terezakis and Lee's tackle topical issues, and some are focused more on lyrical or poetic form. Usually the Chan Centre showcases big names from all around the world, but this series will have a greater sense of city pride.
The conference’s primary organizer is Stephanie Dreier, whose research examines the link between fairy tales and fantasy. Both genres share a common legacy in educating new generations about the values and traditions of a particular society.
When it comes to addressing bullying at younger ages, the main focus is usually on its aftermath and its victims. For Hamza Ahmed, what is also just as important is tackling the problem at its very core with his own organization, How to Be a Bully.
Home Fire Burning is an excellent play that instills a sense of nostalgia and imagination that can be shared by the audience. Elric seamlessly wove three stories into her play and cleverly demonstrated her talent for exposition and writing.
“He is brought to the Spirit House by his uncle, who supports him as he lies across an upturned canoe whilst a village leader uses a razor blade to cut a design on his back that emulates the marks of a crocodile."
The story being told is set in 1963, during an era of overt sexism, racism and misogyny, but also one with an underlying force of great change. Despite its era-specific narrative structure, Dogfight tackles a host of very contemporary social issues.
“It’s awesome to have such a range of colours available with a range like this. We’re honoured to be nominated among such incredible Canadian talent,” said Walters on his nomination that includes Canadian greats such as Diana Krall and Johnny Reid.
The festival will bring indigenous stories to life in the museum's Great Hall. It will feature traditional aboriginal dance styles, storytelling and educational workshops with both matinee and evening shows running throughout the week.
“I am fighting ageism, sexism and racism to be able to get my films funded. All the people who want to fund my films — they’re not racist, they’re not sexist — they are people who are pro-humanitarian, but the dollars speak.”
UBC Museum of Anthropology's newest exhibit, “In the Footprint of the Crocodile Man: Contemporary Art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea,” explores the art of the Iatmul people living along the Sepik river in Papa New Guinea.
But Instagram wouldn’t be Instagram if we were satisfied with darkly-lit, blurry photos of sunsets. The ranks of the cultural elite – the Instagram famous – spend hours each day cultivating their aesthetic.
Passionate, insightful and ambitious, Heather Gunn has carved a place for herself at UBC which is entirely her own. She strives towards a more inclusive environment for musicians on both a representative and a scholarly level.