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Cultural Belonging. What is it?

by maRc hEwitt W here do I belong and do I belong anywhere?” That is the question. It’s a question that I have asked myself since my arrival in- Vancouver nine years ago and has preoccupied me sig nificantly at times. Probably because it is very difficult and complicated to answer. I was born in Levallois- Perret, a suburb of Paris, and spent my first eleven years in Boulogne-Billancourt, another suburb of Paris. However, I never obtained a French passport for the good and simple reason that France does not give French

Illustration by Esther Yuen Esther by Illustration citizenship automatically to- those born on its territory. According to the political au wasthorities also. of this world, since Food trucks cook up dreams of prosperity my parents were Canadian, I

by bREndan munRo along Vancouver's downtown - Although it’s true that, streets. thanks to my parents, I spoke- found a new customer. Within - well as sustainability, as key cri fluent English and was daily moments, a dozen more were teria in their selection process. - immersed in a family envi t started slowly, with a lone standing alongside her window. Over 50 applications were sub “Since the city expanded the ronment that wasn’t French, man strolling casually down The womanWe have inside this the great truck opportunitymitted when the with city opened our food the programtruck. We to provide are very more nutri it would have nevertheless Hamilton Street. Catching been much more logical to - his attention was a brightly proud. If we get a chance, we will do more to let people in Vancouver consider me as French. - Ipainted truck parked curbside, In everything, I consid which was wafting spicy, exotic know about Thai food. For us, this truck is already changing our lives. ered myself as such. The His “Vorrayut Jiranuntiporn, co-owner, Rimfoodbaht tory of France that I learnt at aromas towards him. A woman poked her head school was not the History through the truck's window and of a people amongst whom asked the man if he would like to - I was a guest. Indeed, it was try a new drink – Thai iced tea. is Wasinee Tantiveerabut. She, process. A panel of judges was tious and ethnically diverse food the History of my country,- This released a flood a memories along with her business part then tasked with selecting the 12 in 2010, the program has become my homeland. of his long ago trip to Thailand. ner, Vorrayut Jiranuntiporn, are businesses that were ultimately increasingly popular with local- The culture that surround She smiled as the man walked the proprietors of Rimfoodbaht, awarded the coveted business residents andSee “Food visitors,” Trucks” page noted 2 ed me permeated my way of away, iced tea in hand. She had one of several vendors who have licenses. The judges considered Mayor Robertson in a recent me thinking and living. I lived made the day's first sale and had opened new food cart operations cultural and menu diversity, as and anticipated a French life. Also in this issue I saw extending before me a path going through collège- and lycée, leading to an adult- Banging out a festival life of which I knew very lit along Powell Street. tle, save that it would prefer Page 7 ably take place in my native country. But, my parents desiring to return to Vancouver, the city Images from of their own childhood, to be closer to their ageing parents, Carnaval del Sol I had to leaveSee “Verbatim” France in page 2003. 5 Page 10 This move completely turned 2 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 - Spencie's View - My Turn have of politicians. Her extrava gant tastes while on official vis sERGE coRbEil its have been widely publicized. We all remember her $16 glass of orange juice. That’s the kind of- thing that irks people. Loss of con dence in The poll’s results should re ally worry us since they show- politicians: whose fault is it? that such a breach of confidence- is fodder for our growing cynicism in politics matters. Unfortu O - nately, it paves the way to a gen pinion polls often speak out For example: Ipsos Reid tells eralized disinterest on the part loud what we think in secret.- us that the quasi totality of sur of most people, as shown by the Ipsos Reid’s latest incursion veyed people, around 95%, think tragically poor participation rate into theThe mindset poll’s of results the popula shouldthat really federal worry politicians us since have they during show general that elections. such breach of confidence is fodder for our growing cynicism in matters of politics.

- “ - tion for the media conglomerate, little to nothing in common with We must admit that the po Postmedia, reveals – or should the average Canadian. That find- litical class has the bad habit of I say confirms – that Canadians eraling floored me. After all, before doing nothing to help its cause.- have little confidence in their becoming politicians, many fed- The mechanism that animates politicians. MPs were themselves what political dynamics has an in Canadians' views of their own- Participation rates alone tell The perception we have of them we would consider regular Cana creasingly American flavour. politicians. just how much of a beating it has doesn’t surprise me,How yet it much saddens do politicians dians. However, have in I am theHow first much to Thatdo you is trust to saythe federalthat it relies on The increasing use of nega taken these past few years. common with the average Canadian? government to do the right thing? tive political messages with an aim to first and foremost paint a lot very much a poor picture of the opponent rather than promote innovative not at all ideas is certainly not converse little somewhat to our own situation. That is nothing one of several obvious reasons, not really which, for me, has caused this

loss of confidence, as confirmed- Megan Mallen, Flickr by Photo Orange juice drinking Bev Oda POLL RESULTS

Statistics courtesy of Ipsos Reid of Ipsos courtesy Statistics by the survey. Canadians are indeed con- departs cabinet. - stantly bombarded by political- ads subtly slamming their adver me. Far be it for me to try to con believe that they brought their division, inspired by ideology. saries. It is therefore not surpris A sharp change of tactics is vince you that they really don’t sad fate upon themselves. And when we look at what’s ing that voters are confused and- court.needed in politics to rectify the merit that kind of attitude. Quite Take, for example, the case of going on south of the border, slightly disgusted by all things situation. The ball is in their to the contrary. But, although I departing cabinet minister Bev nothing comes up to give us political. Unfortunately, too of Translation Monique Kroeger do understand the feeling, I don’t Oda. By herself, she certainly hope that a wind of change is ten, democracy becomes the necessarily share it. embodies the image that people about to stimulate, positively, main victim of this confusion.

“Food Trucks” from page 1 - “The first thing we had to worry It is clear, however, that the an-born Noemi Canales and but harder than my old job,” says dia release. about was if customers were going business has a long way to go to her brother Jose Manzano, the Canales. “Our family has a res Rimfoodbaht opened their to think our food was healthy for build the size and scope of repeat co-owners of Guanaco, a food- taurant back in El Salvador, so we doors, or rather their window, for them, compared to a restaurant, clientele that will sustain them- truck thatpupusas serves traditional have great family recipes that we business in May 2012. because it comes from a truck on in the long run. Salvadoran food. Guanaco spe knew people here in Vancouver “In Thailand, street food is very, the street,” says Jiranuntiporn, “We have this great opportu cializes in , a cheese and would love.” very popular,” says Jiranuntiporn. “but we have the same rules and- nity with our food truck,” says “You can see it on every block in food safety as any restaurant.” - Jiranuntiporn. Bangkok, so we thought why not Polling some of their custom “We are very proud, [and] if we bring Thai street food here to- ers, Rimfoodbaht is gaining posi get a chance, we will do more to Vancouver?” tive reviews for their “unique,- let people in Vancouver know Both Jiranuntiporn and Tan home-cooked flavour.” As it- about Thai food. For us, this truck tiveerabut arrived in Vancouver stands, many customers are see is already changing our lives.” - just over a year ago. During that ing the offering both as a conve The food cart business is also time, Jiranuntiporn applied his- nience and a novelty. changing the lives of Salvador rant.passion for food into working in the kitchen of an Asian restau-

Wasinee Tantiveerabut, mean while, spent much of her time in school. Now the two of them are hoping to apply their knowledge, but like many entrepreneurs,- face a steep learning curve. -

“We have a lot of responsibili Brendan Munro by Photos ties,” says Jiranuntiporn as he de Noemi Canales (right) can found in her food truck, Guanaco, along Seymour Street. scribes the countless hours spent preparing ingredients, cooking, - cleaning, ordering supplies and pork filled tortilla that serves Canales adds that she hopes everything else that goes along as a quick lunch for busy work the business will allow them an with running a small business. ers on the go. - opportunity to send more aid to- “We have no time for internet or- “People here don't know a lot family members in El Salvador. television. All of our time now is- about Salvadorian food, so some Canales explains that the busi about finding ways to help peo times we have to explain it to ness“We thrives are new during and we the need break to es-in ple to like our food,” says Tan them a bit, but it's very good and Vancouver's lousy weather. tiveerabut. we're getting a lot of new and regular customers,” she says. tablish ourselves and get more Prior to Guanaco's launch, customers. It's hard when it is Canales worked as a housekeeper rainy all the time.” in the hotel business while Jose Soon, they will also be up- worked as a camera assistant in against new competition. The Vorrayut Jiranuntiporn (left) and Wasinee Tantiveerabut (right) in their food truck. the movie industry. Now they are city plans to introduce an addi calling their own shots. tional 30 food carts to our streets

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old street performer combines Piper Mckenzie by Photo juggling techniques and theat Kim Craig performs contortionism and acrobatics on Granville Island. rical skills to attract crowds on- Granville Island, at English Bay - and in downtown Vancouver. Al an enthusiastic gymnast at the allows me.” most instinctively, bystanders age of eleven. According to Bonnici, busk- get closer to watch him juggling In 1998, during the Kingston ers find Canada attractive for a balls and a chainsaw, or riding a Buskers' Festival in Ontario, he few reasons: Canadians are in unicycle while juggling machetes got inspired by performers from telligent, interested in arts, and- at the same time. - different parts of the world. Their generous. In fact, for many years, “When the whole crowd starts motivation led him to participate busking festivals have been pop to laugh together like a wild ani in the next edition of the festival. ular in several cities across the- mal, it's magic,” he says. He went on to perform in other country. Michael Bonnici was born in Canadian cities, and, eventually,- This year, Bonnici and four oth Hamilton, Ontario, and became in countries such as Singapore, er people have come together to Dubai, Australia, Croatia, Mace- make Vancouver become one of donia and Scotland. - them by creating the city's first- At one of those stops, Bon- festival of this kind. - nici met Sean Dwen, a street per The festival organization ex former from New Zealand bet pects at least 20,000 people to at ter known as Basket Ball Jones. tend the event. - Dwen was a kid in love with “That number would be good basketball who took the chance for a start, but we'll be very hap to improve his dribbling ability py if we get 100,000 people,” says- with his left hand, after breaking Bonnici. his right arm as a teenager. - He hopes to repeat the surpris- As he grew up, Dwen decided ing success of the busking event Festival Busker International of Vancouver courtesy Photo to make a living from his impres that was held in downtown Van Dan Craig of street Circus performing the cyr wheel. sive juggling skills. couver during the 2010 Winter - “It started as a hobby 15 years Olympics. - - ago”, he recalls. Today, it is the According to Bonnici, the street contagious energy of busking ful source of theatre for every source of income of a family of performances, “which brought in comes from inside of each per one: rich and poor, ugly and beau three, including his girlfriend “masses of crowds,” indicated that former. tiful (laughs).” But in response to and their eight-month-old baby. Vancouver's population has an “The crowd enjoys watching how risk his craft is, Bonnici says you having a good time doing Photo courtesy of Vancouver International Busker Festival Busker International of Vancouver courtesy Photo “I can't do shows and drink appetite for street performances.- “everything is risky. You've got Michael Bonnici, aka DynaMike, beer,” he says. “I have to wake up- According to him, “there were what you're doing,” he explains. to do what you love. I love street juggles his chainsaw on Granville St. early to look after my family and masses of crowds and the busk For Bonnici, the spontaneous- performing. I love the freedom. I to practise or to perform. I'll con ers made everybody happy.” gatherings highlight the inclusive love to bring people together and tinue to do it as long as my body Dwen believes that most of the aspect of busking. “It is a beauti to make them laugh.” Noemi Canales (right) can found in her food truck, Guanaco, along Seymour Street. Join The Source available positions: writer/journalist layout artist photographer illustrator send your resume to [email protected]

The Source Newspaper / Le journal La Source is a bilingual and multicultural newspaper that investigates major events in all of Vancouver’s communities, using both of Canada’s official languages. Recently, The Source / La Source was awarded the 2011 Cultural Harmony Award, Organization Category, by the City of Vancouver, as recognition for our work building bridges between our communities. 4 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 Left Bank dERRick o'kEEFE e pipeline debate: A B.C. election issue and crucial decision about our collective future O - n Saturday, July 7, a ceremo of Alberta and Canada, who have ny and celebration took place all made official submissions. - on the North Vancouver shores- Dix then assailed the premier of Burrard Inlet that will help for her confusing and contra to define politics in British Co dictory earlier comments about lumbia for years to come. It was- Enbridge: “Premier Clark has a calm, sunny summer day that refused to take a position on the saw the Tsleil-Waututh First Na pipeline, even though she has tion, the ‘People of the Inlet,’ and admitted that – to use her own the Squamish Nation sign the words – B.C. is taking ‘100 per Save the Fraser Declaration. - cent of the risks’ yet ‘gets about Now signed by well over 100- the same benefit as Nova Scotia.’ bands and chiefs, the Declara At the same time, the premier has tion is a clear and eloquent state stated she is ‘pro-pipeline.’” - ment of Indigenous opposition to At the time of publication, Clark the proposed Enbridge Northern had issued no rebuttal. Mean- Gateway Pipeline and, in fact, to while John Cummins, leader of- all new proposed projects that the upstart right-wing Conserva seek to export more bitumen tive Party, has expressed his sup from Alberta’s tar sands. port for the Enbridge pipeline. It This drive for more tar sands seems an odd stance for someone exports across B.C. includes the who made his name on issues to proposed expansion of the Kinder do with B.C.’s wild salmon fishery, Morgan pipeline, with its terminal- given the risk to fish stocks by on Burrard Inlet behind Burnaby- pipeline or tanker spills. Mountain. Kinder Morgan, a mas So, the electoral battle lines sive Texas-based energy corpora- in B.C. are being drawn by these tion, has quietly been expanding proposed pipeline routes and the exports of bitumen through tank opposition they have provoked. ers out of Vancouver’s narrow But it’s much bigger than a vote, harbour. Now, Kinder Morgan has and it’s much bigger than just ambitious expansion plans that these particular pipelines. involve twinning the pipeline and The debate around Enbridge a huge increase in the number of- and Kinder Morgan is actually a tankers in the Inlet. debate about what direction B.C. The signing by the Tsleil-Wau and Canada will take over the tuth and Squamish represents next generation, and about how, the extension of a powerful wall or if, there will be restitution and of opposition from First Nations justice for the First Nations of now stretching from northern this land. to southern B.C., joined as well To understand what’s really by other impacted Indigenous at stake, we can look back 45 people in northern Alberta and years to the words of Chief Dan- the Northwest Territories. The George – grandfather to Rueben Declaration was initiated in George and the current chief, Jus 2010 by the Yinka Dene Alliance, tin George – an important Tsleil- which consists of six nations Waututh leader who gained (Tlazt’en, Wet’suwet’en, Takla global notoriety after acting in Lake, Nadleh Whut’en, Nak'azdli Hollywood films late in his life. and Saik’uz). - LittleChief Big George Man was nominated for- The July 7 signing took place an Academy Award for his role in on Tsleil-Wauthuth land, direct with Dustin Hoff ly across the waters from the man. But his most important ever Kinder Morgan terminal. Tsleil- appearance on stage may have Wauthuth Ceremonial Sundance been a presentation he delivered- Chief Rueben George explained at a centennial Canada Day event that this day was a celebration at the Old Empire stadium in Van a long-time in the making, “We- couver, just across the water from gave an opening to a celebration the Save the Fraser signing. On of the Save the Fraser Declara July 1, 1967, Chief Dan George gave tion back in December [2011], and an impassioned soliloquy that was we said then that we intended part lament and part prophecy. to sign and to honour the Yinka He began by denouncing the Dene in our traditional ways on history of colonialism in Canada.- our territory.” “When I fought to protect my land This steadfast and broad First and my home, I was called a sav Nations opposition to tar sands age. When I neither understood exports across B.C. and out via- nor welcomed his way of life, I the Pacific coast is far from alone. was called lazy. When I tried to They are joined by concerned lo- rule my people, I was stripped of- cal communities and the myriad- my authority." organizations and groups moti Chief Dan George ended his re vated by values of environmen marks with a call to action, and a talism and social justice. hopeful prediction: "Oh God! Like So, like it or not – and it’s clear the thunderbird of old I shall rise that the big oil companies and again out of the sea... and build my their friends in government race into the proudest segment of don't like it – these issues will be your society... So shall we shatter fundamental in the provincial the barriers of our isolation. So election which is coming down- shall the next hundred years be the pipeline in the next year. the greatest in the proud history Christy Clark, whose approv of our tribes and nations.” al ratings are floundering and- In their struggle to defend their whose party trails the NDP badly land and their waters against in the polls, has of late been try- multinational corporations like ing to stay out of the fray about Enbridge and Kinder Morgan, the Enbridge. So, last week Opposi- First Nations are not alone – their tion leader Adrian Dix called her isolation has been shattered. For out. In an opinion piece first pub the sake of our collective future, lished at TheTyee.ca, Dix called- we all owe them our unyielding Clark “absent without leave” on support in their efforts to stop the issue, noting that her govern Thethe expansionfull text of the of theSave tar the sands. ment had, in fact, failed to submit- Fraser Declaration can be read anything to the National Energy at www.savethefraser.ca Board’s Joint Review Panel – un like the NDP and the government Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 The Source 5 Comparing Caribbean culture from coast to coast by hélènE lEquittE -

consists of nations like Jamaica, to his own culture, Congo Braz A Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, zaville. Caribbean flair will be in Guyana, Grenada, Antigua & He heard about the festival the air at the end of July. Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. through word of mouth. A South The Caribbean festival will run Vincent & the Grenadines, and African friend of his planned to on July 28 and 29, and it serves- many more. go, but didn’t want to go on his as a good opportunity to take a Usually, the word Caribbean own, so Nkondi accompanied- closer look at what British Co makes people day-dream, and his friend. And he says that his lumbia’s Caribbean community it is synonymous to tropical experience was not at all disap is like. If there is no music,weather, there rhythm, is tastyno life food, in pointing. all the Nkondi Caribbean. says that there Kerland, member of last year's Caribbean festival

“ - - Historically, Vancouver does gorgeous colours, and music. wardswas a strong newcomers. sense of hospitality not have a rich history of black Ted Nkondi, an 18 year old stu and an open minded attitude to immigration. Vancouver has a dent, worked as a volunteer for - significantly smaller population the festival last year. He says his “They [Jamaicans] are very than Toronto, yet Vancouver still experience is one that he would outgoing compared to other cul has its own Caribbean Festival like to be repeated this year. - tures…I ate a bunch of stuff. In

and it is a good way to promote “It was a great opportunity to the Jamaican tent they talked to of B.C. Cultural Society and Tobaga of Trinidad courtesy Photo a culture that some might not- learn about the Caribbean cul people about their culture and Catch flamboyent dancers at this year's Caribbean Days festival. know about. ture,” says Nkondi. they were trying to know about- a completely different connotation, The Caribbean is the forma He choose to work with the our own culture.” - and it’s used as a verb, and isn’t as tion of many island nations. It Jamaicans because it is similar Last year, jewel designer Ker compare, it all comes down to bitter as the fruit itself. Caribbean Days Events land, who didn’t want to reveal the cities just being two differ In fact you’re probably doing it her last name, participated in- ent places. right now. You probably did it un- Family Boat Cruise African and other international the festival. She shared a tent “[Vancouver] is more laidback. der the sun this weekend with your Sunday, July 22 sounds to a large crowd. Singers, to help promote Haitian cui Toronto is a big city. There is girlfriend or boyfriend, or even Boarding starts at 2pm. dancers and other performers sine. Alongside food, she says nothing to compare.” with your dog. Sails at 3pm. entertain with sights and sounds that music is a vital part of being Fun Caribbean fact: It simply means to chill out. Foot of Denman from a wide range of cultures. from the Caribbean. The art of liming Whether it be on a boat, the streets, Tickets: Adults $35, Kerland.“If there is no music, there is no Combine the words, beach and lime in a bar or on the beach, you are Children 12 and under $20 life in all of the Caribbean,” says and you’re likely to think of a Mexi- liming. International Food Fair can beer with a green piece of fruit So, for the next couple of months Music by Daddy Mikey & Carl Saturday, July 28 And this is where Vancouver hanging from its brim. as the sun graces Vancouver, take Sound Vibes. Caribbean food & and Sunday, July 29 and Toronto share a common But if you set foot on any Carib- the opportunity to lime on the beverages on sale. All day thread, they are both heavily bean island, the word lime takes on beach. Waterfront Park, North Vancouver based and steeped in music. But Multicultural Street Parade Delicious tropical treats for sale. for Kerland there is no need to Saturday, July 28, 10am Roti, jerk chicken, flying fish, Jamaican patties, doubles and The parade begins at Lonsdale other spicy items. There is also a and 12th in North Vancouver beer beverage garden. then heads down Lonsdale to Esplanade, then turns west to arrive at Waterfront Park, Arts and Clothing Market and terminates at Forbes and Saturday July 28th Esplanade. and Sunday July 29th, 2012 All day Children's Carnival Parade Waterfront Park, North Vancouver Sunday, July 29, 1:30pm A variety of clothing, jewellery, Kids get to join in too with their arts and crafts vendors. own parade! Waterfront Caribbean Party Outdoor Music Festival Sunday, July 29 Saturday, July 28 7:30pm to 1:00am and Sunday, July 29 Shipbuilders' Square, All day 15 Wallace Mews, Waterfront Park, North Vancouver North Vancouver. An amazing outdoor music festival Soca, Reggae and Calypso hosting a lineup of bands playing rhythms with Soca Chutney King Soca, Reggae, Calypso, Latin, Rikki Jai, Destiny Band and a DJ. Photo courtesy of Trinidad and Tobaga Cultural Society of B.C. Cultural Society and Tobaga of Trinidad courtesy Photo Events include parades along the streets of North Vancouver.

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so many things that I was in it was less so, because although regards the language, I was less- reconnect with the French side- my world upside down. I felt sensitive to. At the first chance I I had continued to maintain my sure of myself orally than I would of my identity. That’s why I uprooted due to this separation- planned to return to France. My French thanks to pursuing my have wanted, particularly in ev now speak French at home, fol from my country that had been heart was torn. education in French Immersion, eryday life. low French news and listen to forced on me. I thought con Nevertheless, over seven years I had neglected all other contact As a result, as soon as I got French music. stantly about the friends I had spent living in Vancouver, the with my French side. Even as back to Vancouver, I decided to This reconnection has had- left behind as well as almost all hurt obviously attenuated itself, two effects. On the one hand, those people that had formed perhaps even disappeared. If I realized that I still had, with- the world of my childhood. The it hadn’t done so, my life would out knowing it, a hole that worst thing was to know that have been quite difficult. I felt moving here left me, that re they were getting along fine more and more happy and connecting with my French without me, that things would even started to feel Canadian. I side has allowed me to fill. change without my being there- thought less and less about the So, I feel happier and more to experience it. existence I had left behind and in whole now. Nonetheless, the At the same time, I kept mak the end felt very little feeling of second effect has been to give ing a continuous comparison loss. The situation has change a me again a sense of not really- between Paris and Boulogne- bit since then, starting in 2010. being at home in Vancouver, Billancourt on one hand, and I have gone back to France and therefore the desire to re Vancouver on the other. The twice since I moved, for summer turn to France, at least to see city that many consider one of- holidays in 2006 and 2010. The whether I feel more at home in the best in the world suffered, first time, I immediately felt back Paris or Vancouver. What I’m in my eyes at least, by this com home. Hearing French spoken scared of is that I might not parison. I lamented the lack around me elated me, as well as really feel at home anywhere.-

of history of Vancouver and speaking French all day long with- Giles Rambault, Flickr by Photo That’s why, for the moment, its smallness relative to the the childhood friends with which Boulogne-Billancourt, as seen from the Seine. sothe unsure. answer to give to the ques French capital. Its charms, its we were staying. The reintegra tion I started this piece by is beaches and mountains, were tion was quick. However, in 2010 6 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 Indian hospitality greets the curious during second annual summer festival by samuEl Ramos - Indian Summer Festival Events the culture of cuisine and food, is- “If people ask what my back- to give a small taste of India and ground is I usually say that I'm FOOD Inner Voices F July 5 –July 31 ood and clichés are but two inspire people to visit the coun Indian or half-Indian.” says La W2's Indian Summer Lounge W2′s Indian Summer Lounge (aka aspects of Indian culture that- try and everyone blossoms, in zarus. June 26–July 31 W2 Media Cafe), 111 W Hastings are well known, and both can be the end.” - “I think I usually respond that I'm W2′s Indian Summer Lounge (aka St., Vancouver found at this year’s Indian Sum Vij, as a cultural ambassador, Indian because when people ask W2 Media Cafe), 111 W Hastings mer festival, which runs until- does everything he can to high me I know they are thinking ‘ok so St., Vancouver July 15. - light India and educate others on you're not white, what are you?’” WORKSHOPS Dinner by Starlight, With over 5000 years of histo his homeland. Lazarus has lived, on and off,- The Well-Being Weekend with Vikram Vij and ry, India can teach a young coun There are others alongside him in Vancouver for 10 years, but he a Saturday, July 7, 10am–4pm & Sharmila Tagore try like Canada a lot of things, who are not fully Indian and have- was born, and spent his forma Sunday, July 8, 10am–4pm Saturday, July 7, 6:30pm and Vancouver is fortunate to been born and raised in Canada, tive years, in Burns Lake, B.C., Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Location to be revealed to ticket have cultural ambassadors in who help raise and praise the vir town of just over 2000 people. Simon Fraser University holders only two weeks in advance our midst. tues of India. He remembers growing up in $25/day of the event an environment where he was Two studios and sixteen sessions $350/seat or $2500/table not fully accepted and even felt dedicated to yoga postures, a little embarrassed about being meditation, pranayama and MUSIC Indian. lectures on health, nutrition, “It was really tough…I was the Mrigya: Sounds of the Sufis ayurveda, and feeling good. only one who was half Indian. Friday, July 13, 8pm Bollywood Grooves with There were a few other Indian Fei & Milton Wong Theatre, Shiamak Davar Vancouver Dance families and we were very close- Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Friday, July 6 & Sunday, July 8 & family friends with them, but I Simon Fraser University Friday, July 13 & Sunday, July 15, experienced a lot of racism dur $25 / $50 (premium seating) ing my childhood.” - 6pm nightly Like many others, it took some Lit & Sound Cabaret Woodward’s Complex Atrium travelling and different experi Saturday, July 14, 9pm (in front of W2 – 111 W Hastings ences for Lazarus to embrace who W2′s Indian Summer Lounge (aka Street) he is and what he has to offer. W2 Media Cafe), 111 W Hastings FREE St., Vancouver He says that the combination Bhangra Moves with $10 of traveling, education and a trip South Asian Arts Come hear the stirring ghazals to his father’s homeland (India), Saturday, July 7 & Saturday, of rising performer Sheniz have made him a more confident July 14, 6pm nightly Janmohamed, the always half Indian. Woodward’s Complex lyrical tones of musician On his trips to India Lazarus- Atrium (in front of W2 – Mohamed Assani, the charm Photo courtesy of the Indian Summer Festival courtesy Photo experienced first hand, and can 111 W Hastings St.) and intensity of storyteller Vikram Vij, owner of Vij's Restaurant and Rangoli. confirm, Vij’s assertion that hos FREE pitality is India’s greatestMaharaja export. Chris Bose, the improvisational digital performance art of Chris “If you go to their home they will FILMS “I came to Canada in 1991,” says Paul Lazarus is a 34 year old treat you like you are a Creighton Kelley, the political the owner of Vij’s Restaurant and assistant director of an ESL [great king]. You will never leave depth in the voice of poet Cecily All films at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre Rangoli, Vikram Vij. “A woman school. Standing at over six feet an Indian person's house hungry Nicholson, and the awe-inspiring for the Arts, 149 W Hastings St., compelled me to come.” tall, with tanned skin, a shaved or thirsty, that's for damn sure,”- indigenous beats and video- Vancouver That last line was a joke, of- head and a Canadian accent, it’s says Lazarus. montages of Toronto DJ sensation $5 per film (+$1 film membership course – maybe. - tough to know that he’s Indian. He and Vij are cultural ambas SkyCave. to be purchased at venue) Vij is charismatic and ap He could be from just about sadors who come from different Apur Sansar (1959) PHOTOGRAPHY proachable and these character anywhere. Lazarus is diversity backgrounds, work in different Saturday, July 7, 7pm istics have probably contributed incarnate. industries, and hold different Raqs on Hastings: The Primary Aradhana (1969) to him being a popular figure Education of the Autodidac Sunday, July 8, 7pm in Vancouver’s culinary circuit. June 1–September 4 Through his restaurants on 11th Audain Gallery, 149 W Hastings Amar Prem (1972) Avenue, he is able to share one St, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Saturday, July 14, 7pm of India’s most venerable traits – Simon Fraser University hospitality. Mississippi Masala (1991) “It’s all about giving to people Sunday, July 15, 7pm with a lot of love and making sure that people are well taken See www.indiansummerfestival.ca for more information and events. care of,” says Vij. “It’s about making them feel at home, instantly. You give them tea and something savoury to munch on. It’s an extension of- claims to India. But events like clichés are clichés for a reason.” - who we are as human beings.” the Indian Summer Festival give Vij agrees. He says that clichés, Of the different cultural teach them the opportunity to bring to like haggling, are just a small ex ings that India has to offer, Vij light some of the best aspects of ample of another aspect of Indian says there is only a limited a culture they can both be very- culture that is true. amount of things that he is able- proud of – even its clichés. He says living in India is tough. to bring to people in Canada. His “Where do I start with the In It’s a country where every penny approach to life is to bring aware dian clichés?” says Lazarus with saved is important. Presenting ness to others, and, specifically, a laugh. - this reality in a humorous way is ground.an awareness of Indian roots “Just watch [comedian] Russell a mere extension of who they are that dig deep into a firm cultural Peters and you'll have every- as a people. thing you need. Indians are cheap, “I think it’s great and cute” says Photo courtesy of Paul Lazarus of Paul courtesy Photo “It’s not that I can bring India’s Paul Lazarus (left) with girlfriend Stephanie Jean. won't buy anything without get Vij. “I could have a billion dollars political awareness to people ting a deal, all sound like they are and I would still haggle over a car. here, but what I can do, through fresh off the boat etc. Of course It’s fun.” Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 The Source 7

Indian Summer Festival Events Photo courtesy of the Powell Street Festival Street of the Powell courtesy Photo Japanese drummers perform at last year's Powell Street Festival. Traditions return to Powell Street by katE koValEVa - & shalini nayaR Festival will take place August- portant to stay there…it var - 4–5 in Oppenheimer Park and at- ies amongst the individual, but T - surrounding venues. The festi it still really speaks to a lot of- he Powell Street area is par val incorporates Asian and Japa people.” - ticularly significant to Japa nese-Canadian arts, culture and The area, now diversely popu nese culture in Vancouver. A site traditions. - lated, is invited to join in the fes of bustling immigration from Kristen Lambertson, General tivities. Japan decades ago, Powell St. Manager and Programming Di “We don’t want to push people remains the site of the Japanese- rector of the festival, explains out. We respect the vitality of Buddhistnese Hall. Temple, the Japanese that the festival began in 1977, the downtown eastside and are language school, and the Japa- [Powell Street] is a hub of the Japanese - The area is now homenatsukashii to in community…[it’s] about coming back dividuals from assorted back to a place that was once home. grounds, but remains “ (a place of many memories). Kristen Lambertson, General Manager and Japanese culture in Canada Programming Director, Powell Street Festival dates back to 1877, and since that- time, a rich and unique cultural history, particularly in Vancou ver,Personal continues connections to flourish. to “the centennial anniversary of- happy to be a part of this vitality the Powell Street Festival [the] first immigration…[as well once a year...we get new citizens, - as] the birthissei [year] of the Japa ESL students, people with no - nese community organization. Japanese background at all. But Hanae Tsukada is an interna Some of the (first generation- it’s part of their culture and their tional student studying educa- immigrants from Japan) planted group [in Vancouver].” tion at UBC. While all volunteers cherry blossom trees at Oppen- In addition, Lambertson feels in the PSFS have diverse back heimer park at that time, too.” that the festival has been well- grounds, Tsukada feels that her- When asked about the sig received by people who live on background is distinctly unique. - nificance of keeping the festival Powell Street. She was born and raised in Ja pan but has lived in North Amer ica for the past 12 years. She has been on the board of PSFS since November of last year. She was motivated to join the PSFS because she “wanted to- learn how Japanese culture is interpreted, expressed, and car ried on in Vancouver, who are behind those cultural activities,- with what kinds of motivations and what kinds of sense of at- tachment to …Japanese culture.”- “My sense of belonging to Ja pan has been changing through out my life in North America…I

wanted to explore various ways Festival Street of the Powell courtesy Photo in which…the piece ‘Japan’ plays a role in their sense of self and- lives,” says Tsukada. - Lia Cosco, a Post-Graduate Re search Fellow with the Asia Pa cific Foundation of Canada, grew- up in Vancouver and remembers going to the Powell Street Festi val as a child. - After studying in Japan, she recently moved back to Vancou- ver and is pleased to be involved. with the festival as a Vice Presi dent of the board for the PSFS “I was looking for a way to stay

in touch with Japanese culture,”- Flickr Perswaine, Presley by Photo says Cosco. - The Powell Street Festival in 1979 (top) and 2009 (bottom). “[The PSFS]… is very much con nected to the history of Japa- nese-Canadians… Powell Street at the same site with the same “For the most part, we feel is the heart of the Japanese-Ca name , she says that “it is a hub warmly invited… we try to be as nadian community in Vancouver, of the Japanese community…[it’s] approachable as possible,” says so the festival was started there about coming back to a place that ToLambertson. learn more about the Powell Theand itannual speaks Powell to that history.” was once home.” - Street Festival or to volunteer Street Festival Lambertson adds that “there for the event please visit has been some talk of relocat- www.powellstreetfestival.com. ing…in the end, the community The 36th Annual Powell Street and Board decided it was im 8 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012

Issues & Ideas Photo by Chuck Grimmett, Flickr Chuck Grimmett, by Photo Concerned citizen warns against the perils of pot and not smiling by JoEly hainEs -

here. So not only are all the lo V cals gone, but the men are gone, ancouver often feels like a too. This raises two important completely different planet questions: 1) Where did all the to me, and I don’t just say that men go? And 2) Why are the few because I’m one of about 10 that remain so…so…all of the black people in the whole city. - above? - For example, I find it weird Again, as a black person, I how you never meet anyone ac am greatly under-represent tually from Vancouver. When I- ed in Vancouver. Admittedly,- lived in Toronto, there were my people aren’t known for lots of born-and-bred Toron- their prowess in snowboard tonians around. When I lived ing, climbing, backpacking, or in Rocky Harbour, Newfound wearing skinny jeans, plaid land, damn near everyone was shirts and beards, looking like –- from Rocky Harbour. Yet, not- what a friend back in Toronto so here. refers to as – a “hipster-voya I found a job relatively quick geur.” Black people apparently- ly when I first got here three don’t even smoke as much years ago and counting. Mind weed as those who call Vancou you, it wasn’t a well-paying job. ver home. Otherwise, believe Now, I’m not someone who’s me, the “tide” sweeping across driven by the dollar, but I am this city wouldn’t be a yellow aware of how many dollars I one,“ and it would happen for an think my labour is worth. This entirely different reason. city has the lowest wages and BC bud” is a well-known the highest cost of living I’ve- punch-line throughout Canada, calever sense. experienced in Canada, but really, it’s not that funny which doesn’t even make logi at all. People of Vancouver, I’m staging an intervention: your- One of the first jobs I had- attitude toward marijuana is here – the double-degree- not healthy. Your usage of mari holding, erstwhile govern juana is not healthy. Smoking a ment worker that I am – was joint at 7:30 in the morning, or for $14/hour. The last time I’d 7:30 every night, is not healthy. made that little cash was when And it really smells awful. I was 14, babysitting and doing But a true intervention is not yard-work for neighbours in just a list of complaints; it also my hometown of Dartmouth, involves a course of action – a Nova Scotia. plan. Not just for the pot, but for Another lesson I quickly the whole negative situation in learned was that, in general, this city. I can get over the pot, people here aren’t that friendly, the skinny jeans, the fact some and don’t always value the few people don’t bathe as often as friendships they grudgingly they should despite their ability- form. You needn’t look any to do so. I can get over the low further than the nearest busy wages – I’ll create my own for street or crowded Skytrain: tune, or make do with less. But everyone is inside a bubble – one thing no one can do without earbuds in, iPhones active, is meaningful human contact. eye-contact nonexistent. A city’s character is defined At least on Toronto subways, by its people, and all of us are people acknowledge you as a truly blessed to live in such a fellow member of the human progressive place that most of species with a nod or smile. us weren’t born in, and where- People here exchange numbers the climate is temperate year- with no intent of calling, they round, the food is local/or don’t commit to plans, and if ganic, the mountains are right they do commit they cancel at up there, the beaches are right- the last minute… by text. - down there, people from all And then there’s Vancouver’s over the world contribute to so dating scene. I’ve heard a ridic ciety and the drinking water is ulous statistic that there’s like the best I’ve tasted in Canada. nine women for every one guy So, people of Vancouver, just be nicer. Smile. Say hello. Call your friends regularly, and mean it when you call them your friends. Stop wearing such sombre colours all the time, and- buy a bright umbrella. Between the weather and people’s aloof ness, it’s already grey enough around here. - Vancouver has the potential to be one of the greatest cit ies in the world, but we’re not- there yet. And until that day, I

Photo by Salty Cracka, Flickr Salty Cracka, by Photo remain unconvinced of the nav igational mnemonic that east is least and west is best. Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 The Source 9 Alternate world of comics reveals diverse faces

by tim REinERt T he internet and many mainstream media outlets- were abuzz with the news that Peter Parker (the secret iden tity of Marvel Comics’ Spider- Man since 1962) would soon be killed, and would be replaced by a half African-American, half Latino teenager named Miles Morales. There was an immediate negative backlash against this, with everyone from anonymous Internet posters to Glenn Beck railing against the move. There was only one problem. It wasn’t true. Not quite, anyways. The Peter Parker that fans of comic books, movies, and TV shows have loved since 1961 isn’t going away at all. In fact, he’s doing quite well, with a brand new movie out now. If you’re confused, you’re not alone. Around 11 years ago, Marvel Comics created what they call their “Ultimate Line”. It was an alternate world that used most of the same core characters that they had had in their stable since the early 1960’s, but with their origins and backgrounds updated and cleaned up so as to entice new readers.

Spider-Man’s origin was of Marvel courtesy Illulstration tampered with the least, with The new half African-American, half Hispanic face of Spider Man is now on comic book stands. writer Brian Michael Bendis going back to basics on the - - character, focusing on what - it would be like for a young- But local comic book fan Samu cently,mantle. with temporary replace their Ultimates line seems to be ging interest like this one will teenager to have to deal with el Chan isn’t part of that naysay ments then taking up their- working, with sales of Ultimate most likely be the norm, at least the responsibility of incred ing choir. As a local comic book - Spider-Man being the highest- for a while. ible power. The fuss revolving fan he thinks it’s a good move for- Such changes are rarely per they’ve been in years. around all of this seems to be- the character. manent, with the original char “It’s definitely caused an in more about his replacement’s “It reinforces the idea that any acters almost invariably coming crease of sales of the Ultimate ethnicity than the actual re one can be Spider-Man, which is back, and reclaiming their roles. Spider-Man book, as well as placement itself. what Stan Lee wanted to begin In fact, Spider-Man isn’t even the the Ultimate Fallout book (the It is kind of surprising that people would be so offended comic that actually revealed the identity of the new Spider-Man), by the concept of it. It was almost as if people couldn’t which probably wouldn’t have sold at all (without the death), ”- “tolerate the idea of Spider-Man not being white. says Birkenhead. Aaron Birkenhead, owner, RX Comics “There have been a lot of Ul timate series that have tanked, - but this time customers feel - as if there’s something worth “It is kind of surprising that with (when he created the char first character to be “replaced”- reading for. The big reveal of people would be so offended by acter),” says Chan. “Readers can by a member of an ethnic minor the new Spider-Man was the big storethe concept of it,” says Aaron really tell that it’s who is under- ity, with lesser known DC char payoff. “ - The long-term future of both Birkenhead, owner of Vancouver the mask that defines what the acters such as Firestorm, The of Marvel courtesy Illulstration RX Comics. “It was almost character is about, not the cos- Atom, and Blue Beetle all getting Ultimate Spider-Man and com The burqa-wearing character Dust is as if people couldn’t tolerate the tume or the power.” new non-Caucasian identities in ics in general might not be so one of the new X-Men. idea of Spider-Man not being Giving beloved characters up recent years. But as Birkenhead rosy. Sales of comic books have white.” dated secret identities isn’t new notes, this particular change been falling steeply in recent- Birkenhead also noted that to the superhero comic world. seems to have touched a nerve years due to piracy, increasing Birkenhead is optimistic while the negative reaction from In fact, it’s done fairly regularly. with people since Spider-Man is paper costs, and the competi about how this might affect the media and customers wasn’t Captain America and Batman- so high profile. tion from other forms of media- book industry. overwhelmingly negative, the are only two of the many iconic In the short term, Marvel’s such as video games. And so “They say any press is good responses seemed extreme. characters that have “died” re strategy for reviving interest in “stunts” designed to regain flag press, right?” 10 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 Photo Mosiac Carnaval del Sol -

Carnaval del Sol – a celebra tion of Latin American art and culture – took over the streets- of Vancouver on June 30, 2012. Here are a selection of All the pho- ac tostivities courtesy and ofperformances Latincouver. that took place on that day. Photo by Stephen Wu Stephen by Photo Some of Vancouver's best soccer players came out to play a mini Photo by Stephen Wu Stephen by Photo tournament on the streets of Vancouver. Miss Equador 2012 Carolina Aguirre, along with other dancers, show Vancouverites how to dance. Photo by Stephen Wu Stephen by Photo Photo by Ed Ng Ed by Photo Prado Fernando by Photo Many dancers, musicians and other performers took to the stage throughout the day to demonstrate the best of Latin American art and culture. Photo by Fernando Prado Fernando by Photo Prado Fernando by Photo Anny Ibarra from Anny Ibarra Zumba Fitness Canada leads audience members in a workout. Numerous vendors displayed their wares. Need the skills to nd a job? We can help!

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Postcard Vancouver and Christchurch: Possible sister cities Photo by Ann Dvereux, Flickr by Photo Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake.

A - - recent one month visit to- earthquakes. John Light, my tude occurred near Christchurch Peering through the fences cal of many homes within New Zealand gave me the brother-in-law who lives in- at a depth of 10 kilometres, and and barriers within the city cen Christchurch as it is still live feeling that I was still in Brit Auckland on the North Island, despite widespread damage,- tre, now categorized as the “Red- able, but has been classified as ish Columbia. It made me think, stated that New Zealand has ma there were no fatalities. A large Zone,” one could not help but feel a home that will have to be torn perhaps we should add another jor fault lines running the full aftershock of magnitude 6.3 oc- sadness when looking at the de- down. The Government will city to Vancouver’s list of sister length of the two islands. Light curred on February 22, 2011. molished buildings and empty pay home owners the assessed cities – Christchurch. remarked that New Zealanders- Although lower on the mag- lots where businesses once em value of the home. When I Christchurch, on the South- always thought that Wellington, nitude scale than the previous ployed and served the citizens. asked Katrina what most of the Island of New Zealand, has New Zealand’s capital city lo earthquake, the intensity and vi Even if buildings were classified- owners were going to do, she many similarities to Vancou- cated at the bottom of the North olence of the ground shaking was as safe, a number of businesses replied, “Some will move to the- ver. Although its population is Island, was the prime location to- measured to be the strongest ever moved or were put out of busi outlying suburbs, but a greater- approximately half of Vancou have a major earthquake, while recorded globally in an urban ness as people stayed away from- number of people will be mov ver’s, the city emphasizes its Christchurch was never consid- area. The quake struck on a busy the city centre. ing from Christchurch. A num tourist attractions, including ered to be in danger. weekday afternoon and resulted The New Zealand Herald news ber of my friends have moved- biking, trekking and skiing on The radar on Vancouver’s lo in the deaths of 184 people. Many paper reported on a memorial back to their home country mountains such as Mt. Cook, cation for a major earthquake buildings and landmarks were that was held one year after the including Australia, the Philip the highest mountain in New is similar to the distance that severely damaged, including the Feb. 22nd earthquake: “A number pines and North America – they Zealand. Its rugged coastline, Christchurch is located from iconic Christchurch Cathedral. of residents … wouldn’t attend the feel safer with their families.” with beautiful beaches, has- New Zealand’s fault lines. The Light mentioned that over 10,000 official memorial. It was still too Upon arriving home from my whale watching tours, sailing Strait of Juan de Fuca has two aftershocks have occurred since raw, they said. They were worried trip, I immediately set about to- and kayaking. The surround tectonic plates that rub against the first earthquake. about being in big crowds in case replenish my earthquake kit in ing farmlands, with sheep and each other. It is located south of I stayed in Christchurch for the worst happened. They wanted my home and car. Also, I’ll en dairy herds, are intermingled Vancouver Island and considered two days at the home of Light’s to remember friends and loved quire at City Hall to see if they with wineries producing world- one of the most vulnerable in the- daughter, Katrina, and at 4:30 in ones in their own way. The roll call will give some thought to invite class wine. country. - the morning I was woken by one of the dead was chilling – it took 13- Christchurchby Ric mooRE to be a sister city. Another similarity to Van On September 4, 2010, an earth of those aftershocks – I thought minutes to read every name.” couver is the potential for quake measuring 7.1 in magni someone was bouncing on my bed. Katrina’s home is typi

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twi�er: @thelasource facebook: thelasource 12 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 Canada, the place to spend , on a Cuban cigar Semana Brazil by samuEl chambaud - Brazilian Week have an unspoken appeal for- Somebody under the user American visitors. But Kiarash name ‘Beardo’ claims that the ince it’s illegal to purchase- Kalhor, owner of Cigar Connoi most efficient way is to take off July 18th to 22nd, CBC Studio, 700 Hamilton Street, Downtown Cuban cigars in the United- seurs, a prominent cigar shop in the original labels. “If challenged, Featuring Local Brazilian Art Show from July 19th to 22nd States,dos. Canada continues to ap Gastown, says he’s not targeting claim that they are Dominican peal to American cigar aficiona- them. unbundled cigars,” recommends “You’ve got a lot of American Canada’sBeardo. involvement S JULY When former California gov tourists who are stepping in just with Cuba 18 ernor You’ve Arnold Schwarzenegger got a lot ofto Americanhave a try,” says Kalhor.tourists In place since 1960, the embargo Photography Exhibit, starting at 6 pm who are stepping in just to have a try. on Cuba has been a big loss, not This is a fundraiser night for VICS (Vila Isabel Charitable Kiarash Kalhor, owner, Cigar Connoisseurs only for American cigar smokers,- Society). Come see beautiful photographs or purchase “ but for US companies as well. family portraits to help unnourished children in Brazil. - - Alejandra Bronfman, a Univer sity of British Columbia scholar Sold portraits will be sent to needy families and funds openly disclosed his taste for ex Cuban cigars are, in fact, a lei who has written a book on the will be used for charity projects. Learn more about Vila pensive Cuban cigars, it sparked sure they can’t enjoy at home for recent history of the Caribbean, Isabel: www.vila-isabel.org a bit of a controversy. Indeed- they would be liable for breach qualified it as a “failed policy.” Cuban cigars – as well as many ing the embargo. Meanwhile, a “While American companies- other Cuban goods – are still un few tricks exist to discretely bring aren’t allowed to do business JULY der embargo in the United States them back to the United States. with Cuba, it has been very prof and therefore illegal for American The internet can be a bastion itable for others,” says Bronfman. 19 citizens to purchase. This is a ban for answers, especially when it Canada being one of the biggest that doesn’t exist in Canada where comes to illegal stuff. So, at your beneficiaries. Brazil & Canada, so much in common, starting at 6 pm commercial ties with the Castro own risk, just go to answers.yahoo.- Bronfman acknowledges that A lecture for those who want to learn more about this regime have never been cut. com and type How to smuggle Canada figures amongst the- big country who shares similarities with Canada. Brazilian Walking along Vancouver’s Cuban Cigars, and a bounty of an greatest investors in the country,- Ambassador / Consul General of Brazil in Vancouver Sérgio busy tourist streets, cigar shops swers are at your disposal. as it helped build the new inter national airport named after Cu Florêncio will give an overview of the history of Brazil, its ban patriot and poet José Marti. geography, economy and people. Canada is also involved in the mining sector through Sherritt, Opening of the Local Brazilian Art Show, starting at 7 pm which extracts and processes a Thegreat same deal ofbrands Cuban available nickel. in the US JULY 20

Cigar companies in the United- Brazil in Tourism, starting at 6 pm States have therefore come out Sandra Sallovitz from DESTINOS, together with Diego with their own scheme to over- take the embargo. Gastmann, former EMBRATUR representative, will talk about “They copyrighted all the fa travelling in Brazil and Latin America tourism. Have a seat mous Cuban brands under the and discover places you didn’t know. same name, though none are from Cuba,” says Kalhor. “If the- Culinary with Chef Eduardo Quintana, starting at 7 pm embargo is ever lifted, Cuban companies would have to com Chorinho with Mistura Fina, starting at 8 pm mercialize their goods under a This 5 piece band will play instrumental delicate traditional different name.” Brasilian music such as choro, early samba and bossa nova. In other words, his business is With members from all over the world, 1 from Brasil, 2 from safe for the moment. Japan, 1 from US, 1 from Canada, they call themselves It appears, nonetheless, that American bigwigs – such as Mistura Fina. Schwarzenegger – are keen on crossing the border to spend over $10,000 for a single cigar. A range JULY of famous characters who would 21

Photo courtesy of Samuel Chambaud courtesy Photo probably spare themselves the- Writer Samuel Chambaud takes a few tokes from a purported Cuban cigar. journey up to the great white north Zumba demo, 11 am–noon if Cuba’s finest cigars became avail able at their doorstep. Zumba Teacher Angela Alvarez, will bring Brazilian Music in this popular aerobic demo, all welcome to join the calorie burning class while having fun dancing. Jiu Jitsu Gracie demo, starting at 1 pm Sensei Rodrigo Carvalho will give a demonstration on this Classic Martial Arts ght with his young students. All kids welcome! Celso Machado brings Bossa Nova, starting at 8 pm Internationally celebrated Celso Machado, will play his guitar and steal the scene with his vocal abilities. A night to listen to sophisticated bossa nova tunes.

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Ju Jitsu Morganti demo, starting at 1 pm Sensei Celso Narita and Sensei Adam Santos will showcase the Ju Jitsu martial arts Morganti Style. All publics welcome to get closer to the Tanami and learn more about this dierent style. Axé Capoeira, starting at 2:30 pm Brazilian Dances and capoeira demo. Sambata percussion workshop, starting at 3:30 pm Come join a percussion demonstration if you would like to know more about the rhythms that make other people shake. Instruments are provided. Fun for all ages. Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 The Source 13

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- Bust out your flip-flops and get amongst the boat load of sum mer celebrations around town. Don’t miss the ever enchanting Illuminares Lantern Festival and be sure to check out one of the walking tours for some fresh insight into the city. For those who don’t want to dip into the activities budget, head to the free Khatsalano! street party or score some give-away art from the Papergirl volunteers on the last day of the exhibition. So, what are you waiting for? Jump- in to some summertime culture and bask in the vibrancy of Van couver in July.* * * Art Deco Walking Tour Friday, July 13, 12:00p.m–1:30p.m. N.E. corner of Burrard and Georgia, Downtown 604-264-9624 vancouverheritagefoundation.org

- - The Vancouver Heritage Foun dation has put together its in- augural Art Deco walking tour showcasing the fascinating ar

chitectural style best embodied Flickr Graham Ballantyne, by Photo by the iconic Marine Building. All kinds of art will be illuminated at John Hendry Park at the Illuminares Lantern Festival on Saturday, July 21. Book in advance because walks often sell out. *Tickets: * * $12. - * * * www.shopwest4th.com Vancouver Folk Music Festival Illuminares Lantern Festival July 13–15 vibrancy of nature through Hal This year’s St. Andrew’s concert Saturday, July 21, Jericho Beach Park loran’s bold, colourful lily-pad will feature the Murwillumbah 6:00p.m.–10:30p.m. 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver paintings floating in the Garden’s Philharmonic Choir – a mixed John Hendry Park Thirty bands, ten blocks, five 604-602-9798 pond and displayed in the hall. voice adult choir from Australia. Victoria Drive at East 15th Ave., main stages and one free street- www.thefestival.bc.ca See website for* entry* * fees. They will be joined by the Kenyan Vancouver party. Experience a who’s who Salsa by the Sea Boys Choir, brought to fame after 604-879-8611 of indie acts, distinctive local ar Thursdays until August 30, performing at President Barack publicdreams.org tisans, street performers, give- 6:30p.m.–8:30p.m. Obama’s inauguration in 2008. aways and other festivities. Open This year the Festival celebrates- 1414 Argyle Avenue at Ambelside Tickets: $15 adults, $5 children. to the public. * * * thirty-five years of progressive Landing, West Vancouver Papergirl Vancouver and inclusive folk music pre 604-925-7290 July 22–27 sentation with sixty artists and www.latindanceforyou.com/ Roundhouse Community groups from around the world. salsasea.html Arts Centre Over the weekend audiences can- 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver soak up the festival atmosphere - 604-713-1857 of seven outdoor stages, collab- papergirl-vancouver.blogspot.com orative workshop performances Those who love the rhythms, mu and ample choice of world cui sic and dance of Latin America sine. Tickets range from $45 to should get to the Ferry Building - $165. * * * Gallery for some salsa lessons This global art movement is an Lotus in Motion (weather permitting). It’s open to inclusive, non-commercial proj Until July 31 all ages and singles are welcome. ect that welcomes artists of all- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical $6 per session.* * * ages and abilities to donate their- Chinese Garden International Choral work. On the final day of the exhi

578 Carrall Street, Vancouver Kathaumixw Flickr Adam Nowek, by Photo bition, volunteer cyclists distrib www.vancouverchinesegarden.com Friday, July 13, 7:30p.m. Australia and Kenya join forces to bring choral music to Vancouver audiences. ute the artwork directly into the 1044 St. Georges Ave., - hands of perfect strangers. Open - North Vancouver * * * to the public. * * * 604-985-0408 Japan Town Walking Tour Celebrate togetherness, creativ Peruvian Festival The Garden is hosting a new out [email protected] Saturday, July 14, 2:00p.m. ity and new beginnings with a- Saturday, July 28, door art installation by Canadian 220 Powell Street, Vancouver series of workshops on lantern 12:00p.m.–6:00p.m. artist Gordon Halloran. See the 604-777-7000 making, puppet building, com St. Mary’s Ukrainian [email protected] munity choir and backlit tempera Catholic Centre painting. Parking can be an issue 550 W. 14th Ave., Vancouver - so walk, cycle or transit to the [email protected] - park. Admission:* * $5* donation. Be taken back in time to the bus Khatsahlano! tling community of Japanese Ca Saturday, July 21, - nadians who lived and worked in- 12:00p.m.–8:00p.m. The first Peruvian Festival in the Powell Street area from the West 4th Ave. (between Vancouver is offering entertain- 1890s until their internment dur- Burrard and MacDonald) ment for the whole family: food ing World War II. The tour takes 604-263-6443 vendors, crafts and arts, live mu about ninety minutes. Call to re sic, dances and much more. Open serve a place. Tickets:* * * $10. to the public. BC Renaissance Festival July 19–22 Thunderbird Show Park 24550 72nd Ave., Langley 604-319-0849 www.bcrenfest.com

Experience the revelry with ful ly armoured jousting, arts and- crafts, rides, games, parades, and costume rentals. Other activi ties include Traditional Korean Photo courtesy of Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden of Sun Yat courtesy Photo music, belly dancers, and foam Festival Renaissance of the B.C. courtesy Photo Find peace from downtown traffic at Lotus in Motion at the Sun Yat-Sen Garden weapon fighting demonstrations. Knights will joust at this year's B.C. Renaissance Festival held July 19–22. See website for ticket prices and opening hours. 14 The Source Vol 13 No 3 | July 10–August 7, 2012 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier Hy’s Encore Steakhouse What’s Behind ose Walls?

Light reflecting from Park Place Tower creates illusory windows on an otherwise bland, windowless cement and- brick side wall of Hy’s Encore at 637 Hornby St. It’s a mys tery, though, why there are no windows as well on the main level in the front of the building. There are two attractive stain- glass windows on the 2nd level, and hanging in a drapelike de sign at the lower end of these two windows is Hy’s Encore sign, complete with a coat of arms, made entirely of cedar. - It’s no surprise, then, that inside Hy’s, the main level din ing area is somewhat dark with subdued lighting. There are- dark-wood mahogany panels,- an ornate bar and old comfort able furniture set on plush car pets. On the walls are portraits- collected by the original owner from European travels. The en tire decor has been beautifully maintained since Hy’s Encore’s- opening in 1962. Hy’s has been described by customers as be ing in the style of an old English- gentleman’s club and even as a - - suite of rooms you would en counter in a Harry Potter film. right. The original owner was It may be that Hy’s has inher- retailing Raleigh bicycles, BSA cle dealerships at various loca- There’a also a narrow bricked Hy Aisenstat, the Albertan son of ited some of its success from a bicycles, and BSA motorcycles.- tions in Vancouver and now has tunnel walkway with an arched- Russian-Jewish immigrants. He previous business at this lo Third generation Trev Deeley a major dealership on Bound ceiling that leads down to the opened his first steak house in cation and some feel that the became the first Honda dis- ary Road which also features a main dining room area – an Calgary in 1955 and over a period- tunnel may have been part of it. tributor for western Canada in vintage motorcycle exhibition. - other mystery like the absence of 33 years, with the help of his According to City records, Fred 1957, later, the first Yamaha dis And so we have two diverse of windows. At the back of the- wife and three sons, opened sev Deeley’s Bicycles was located tributor in Canada and in 1973, family histories with an unusu dining area, you can see the eral Hys in Vancouver, in other in this building from the time it the exclusive dealer for Harley al connection “behind those original charcoal broiler be- parts of Canada as well as in the- was built in 1937 until 1958. This Davidson in Canada. In the 40’s walls,” whose passion for their hind a glass barrier. US. For 10 years Hy’s was publicly is the same Deeley family that and 50’s he was the premier businesses has helped shape Most reviews give Hy’s En- traded on the Vancouver and To began selling the first Harley motorcycle racer in the Pacific our local history. - core great praise as one of ronto Stock Exchanges and even Davidson motorcycles in 1917, Northwest and was inducted in Happy 50th Hy’s Encore and Vancouver’s foremost steak offered a Hy’s credit card. His 3 making it the oldest dealership the Canadian Motorsport Hall- Happy 95th Deeley’s Motor houses and, having been at this sons have carried on his success in Canada. Fred Deeley Sr., “The of Fame in 1995. - Doncycles. Richardson location for 50 years, they’re and are also associated with the Cycle Man,” came from England Over the years, the Deeley fam obviously doing something Keg Restaurants. in 1912 and began importing and ily has had bicycle and motorcy