QUEERING THE FILIPINO DIASPORA IN CANADA Featuring the documentary, “StandStill” by Joella Cabalu Tuesday, March 17, 2015 4:00-6:00 PM Liu Institute for Global Issues, Case Room, UBC 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver Unceded Musqueam Territory ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY StandStill (2013) is a short documentary on the filmmaker’s journey to bring together her gay brother and … Continue reading
From Coast Salish territories to the Philippine islands, climate change has begun to impact vulnerable communities. Join us for an evening of films, discussions and stories! The UBC Philippine Studies Series hosts its first community event for 2015! RSVP to our Facebook event page. Continue reading
The UBC Philippine Studies Series in cooperation with other sponsors invite you to Human Trafficking: Philippine, Canadian and Global Context. Time: Monday, January 14th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. (Refreshments at 5:30 pm, the forum begins at 6:00 pm) Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, The University of British Columbia 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada … Continue reading
Our movie nights are back by popular demand! Presenting the Winter 2013 Viewing and Reading Group on… The Sexual Lives of Filipinos during the Marcos Dictatorship: The Politics of Desire in the Philippine Popular Imagination It’s programmed by Teilhard Paradela, a PhD Student of History. We’ll read an academic essay in our own time, watch … Continue reading
Kathara Canada is having their 10th Year Anniversary Fundraiser, and they’re presenting Busong (Palawan Fate) at the Rio Theatre. Time: Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Location: The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver Tickets: $15 at the door, $13 advanced Punay was born with wounds in her feet so she cannot step on … Continue reading
