Who Is a Feminist Today? Greetings from Russia

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Who is a feminist today? Greetings from Russia

by Lyubov (Laura) Skaletskaya

ancouver is a home for Vpeople with different cultural backgrounds, and this fact affects the way its citizens identify themselves. Coming from Russia origi- nally, I consider Vancouver to be the most favourable place, as it allows people with big cultural differences to live and work together in peace. My home country em- - alities and unfortunately, it givesbraces risemore to than various 100 nation conflicts that poison the existence of both native people and those who come to Rus- sia looking for a job or better life. Observing peoples’ relationships in Russia, I see by Jesenka Duranovic women who fought for equality] Movement and the Civil Rights mistrust and tension. Lo- should be honoured and remem- Movement.” cal people view newcomers Over a hundred years ago, aunofficially. networking Womenevent and march some en or- - as potential rivals who are Clara Zetkin pushed for an gagereceive in flowers,political perhapsrallies. For attend the tions of inequality are still in Vehicles for story-telling here to take away their ben- annual international event rest of the year, the pervasive- manybered,” aspects Stojanovic of our says. lives, “Reflec like One avenue for exploring social efits. Due to an unstable eco- where women could demand ness of kyriarchy continues to income and domestic abuse.” inequalities has always been nomic situation, people are rights and freedoms from shape reality for everyone and Other traditionally margin- through the creative community. trying to defend themselves their governments. The 1970s in all domains. It is a kind of in- alized groups, be they cultural and many consider aggres- saw feminism rise in full force photographers, and other visual sion the best way to do so. with the Women’s Movement directly, as it sits just below the have found role models in past Today,artists can independent challenge filmmakers,traditional Local people blame newcom- and the new millennium has equalitysurface. that is difficult to attack minoritiesand current or feminists. LGBT2Q+ groups,Trans* points of view and tell unique ers for occupying potential brought a general sense of gen- Jasna Stojanovic, a Vancouver- filmmaker, Gwen Haworth is stories from traditionally mar- jobs and simply conquer- der equality in society. Clear- based photographer, remem- one. ginalized perspectives, without ing their territory. In turn, ly, greater equality has been bers growing up in the former “I believe that most of my possi- relying on mainstream channels newcomers have to stick achieved, but caveats remain. Yugoslavia, where International bility models are self-proclaimed of communication. together in order to protect Women’s Day was recognized “I’m not really interested in themselves from these at- International Women’s Day is ob- and celebrated. communities in particular have tacks. Thus, two opposing “The efforts and courage [of feminists,” says Haworth. “Queer See “Feminism” page 2 communities appear. They working in Vancouver’s film do not hear each other, and served globally – officially and benefited from both the Women’s there is no way for any cul- Also in this issue tural exchange. Such a situation is present not only in big and developed cities like Moscow or St Petersburg, One woman’s Casting history but I also see these patterns in my home city, which has a soul search into bronze Page 9 Page 10 It is sad to be a witness to suchpopulation abusive of 150,000relationships, people. especially for people who have had a chance to visit other countries and see how this problem can actually See “Verbatim” page 8 2 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015

Empowering respect, standing up to stop abuse

by Ruth Javier gets people talking about the is- works as a family counsellor, so- ily creates many insurmountable munity cafes is the fact that - cial worker, activist and current- barriers for women for accessing the audience feels engaged Violence is a topic that sur- ed a cafe titled “What is violence ly hosts and produces a show on help and healing. … I wanted to and shows their desire to com- rounds our world, attacking sues.against On women: Jan. 28, Whythe society should host you Joy TV called Hamaara Andaaz. create a society that would ad- mit and take action to stop the most vulnerable people. care?” The goal was to create dress the current needs of our sexual violence. They also Shakti Society, a nonprofit or- awareness and empower people Shakti for strength community,” says Andhy. provide the space for younger ganization dedicated to open- to be strong and educate society Shakti is a Sanskrit term that Another positive side of these audiences to understand the ing discussion about issues about respect for one another means strength and power. community cafes is the space importance of respect for ev- that affect women, children under any circumstance. Shakti is the Hindu mother God- to empower women to see how ery culture, gender and age at and families, believes that ed- “Violence impacts all of us- dess representing the universal abuse can start passively; it gives a very early age. ucation is one way to prevent the crimes around us, the way principles of energy, power and the attendants knowledge and “It is all about keeping that violence. women are portrayed in the me- creativity, and a dynamic agent support to step up and not let positive cycle going,” says dia, how we raise our daughters. of change. This term has been the this to happen. For this occasion, Ohana. Community cafes, where people The differences in several social inspiration for this cause. the speakers were Kiran Kang, a Ohana is grateful to see the of all walks of life cooperate and norms are due to the violence “The stigma and shame associ- STV counsellor from Diversecity, involvement of young girls learn about a variety of topics, against women,” says Sonia And- ated with disclosure and the fear and Annie Ohana, a teacher of so- bringing these topics to fam- are one way that Shakti Society hy, founder of Shakti. Andhy also of rejection from immediate fam- cial justice at L.A. Matheson sec- ily dinners or reaching out to ondary school in Surrey. their community and becom- Ohana has a background in ing advocates for this cause criminology and political science voluntarily. and has always been involved “They listen to the informa- with social justice topics. Her tion, they take it home with years working made her realize them and they take it to their the need for education on how communities as well – that’s to prevent any type of abuse. She what we look for when we has been involved with Shakti bring them to these commu- previously but this was her very nity cafes,” says Ohana, glad to know there are many students Thanks to her work at L.A. coming back to these events. Mathesonfirst time as School a speaker. she was able Violence against women and - sexual abuse are topics that hit dents for their social justice class us every day. According to the project.to invite aWorking group of gradethrough 12 stuac- Canadian Women’s Foundation,

causes and behaviors that can a woman who has experienced leadtivities, to abusethe attendants in their identifiedcommuni- 67physical per cent or sexualof Canadians abuse, whileknow ties, culture or even families. are forced to stay in emergency Engagement

Photo courtesy of the Shakti Society onshelters any givenbecause day, of overthe threat 3,300 Gurpreet Bains, Annie Ohana and the girls that came to a Shakti Society cafe addressing violence against women. An important value of the com- of domestic violence.

“Feminism” from page 1 only ones where female photog- “When you’re ethnic, female, “ball-cruncher”, but she’s not and television industry,” says She’s a Boy I Knew was a proj- raphers excel.” bothered today. Haworth. “The industry has ectjourneys. that embodied For Haworth, that personal filming As time marches on, attitudes lot not going for me,” says Wong. “I have been working for a higher budgets, larger crews, and journey, with a message of hope. change, technology provides new “But,and when not that you’re tall born – 5’3 in – the I had East a therefore the projects are quite “I decided to make She’s a Boy vehicles for story-telling, and End, you learn that you have to of time behind me. I am now be- polished; however, the content is I Knew – portraying a complex women and other traditionally longing judged time, more and have by my the skill benefit level generally overly-simplistic when family journey during my gender under-represented groups are on going to lay down.” than by being Asian or a woman, portraying issues that are a de- transition - in hopes that it could the rise. fightWong for everythingremembers and lying I was about not and I demand that,” says Wong. gree or two removed from the be useful for families that may “I see that female presence status quo.” - in photography is, fortunately, - Feminist echos Representations of women’s lar scenarios,” says Haworth. growing,” says Stojanovic. “It is herghetti age Factory in order in toGastown. get her After first Women, be they immigrants, vis- - oneLong-held day find themselvesbeliefs about in simithe most important though to re- beingjob for continuously $2.10/hr at embarrassed the Old Spa ible minorities, marginalized types of topics that female visu- spect and value one’s work pri- by her PE teacher for not having group members, or otherwise, rightsbased stories, and the with LGBT2Q+ a level com of al artists can tackle also contin- marily for its quality, regardless enough money for gym gear, a T- still face uphill battles and per- sensationalismmunity are frequently geared towards conflict- ue to block many opportunities of gender.” shirt and shorts, Wong became vasive kyriarchy. But they also mass consumption but not nec- for work. However, for female keenly aware of her isolation as take encouragement and inspi- essarily a constructive outcome. visual artists who are tradition- Work as empowerment female, ethnic and poor. ration from the feminist global Having creative control over in- ally pegged by their gender to “That was the moment where I dependent projects that resonate - road for everyone, but certain decided I would never be embar- for equality. with one’s personal experience nels for reaching customers, Entrepreneurshipindustries come with is aadditional difficult community’s“In our recent century-longhistory some brave fight or community life allows for a audiences,tell specific and stories, promoting new chantheir challenges. When Brenda Wong, nuanced portrayal of individual work can be used to challenge - getrassed a job, again and -I never.never lookedSo at 13 back,” I lied times to improve quality of theirs the status quo. couver’s entertainment industry Wongabout saysmy age and said I was 14 to womenand our lives”, fought says hard Stojanovic. in difficult “Traditionally, women-photog- 51, started out her career in Van- Today, after three decades “Many women before us made it raphers are assumed to engage ing against her: a woman in a in the entertainment indus- possible for us to do anything we almost exclusively in wedding man’sin the 1980s,world, sheChinese had a Canadianlot work try, Wong has come out on the want, and I was lucky to attract photography and babies portrai- and from a poor family. But it other side. A self-proclaimed wonderful mentors”, says Wong. ture,” explains Stojanovic. “As was the tenacity of her East Van feminist, Wong recalls being demanding as those areas of pho- upbringing that got her to stand called “dragon woman” and always mentor and forge women tography are, they are not the on her own two feet. “boss lady”, even “bitch” and “Iforward.” am definitely a feminist. I will

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across the Lower Mainland will Onhost Marchevents 7,inspired several by locations the Holi I think difference Festival. Motivated by this message brings a lot of of unity across racial boundar- ies, Spice Radio – Vancouver’s spice into life. South Asian radio station – has “ Shushma Datt, company launched “Raise Your Hands president of Spice Radio Against Racism,” a new campaign that aims to raise awareness for anti-racism across Vancouver M.O.S.A.I.C., a B.C.-based non- and the Lower Mainland. “[Many] people who listen to immigrants settling in Canada. our station are immigrants, and profitNinu thatKang, provides a spokesperson support to at one point or another we’ve all with M.O.S.A.I.C., says that their faced racism, whether it’s be- organization was eager to get in- cause of our colour, or our reli- volved with speaking up against gion, or whatever,” says Shushma racism in B.C. Datt, company president of Spice Radio. per month who are immigrants, “We want to create awareness, refugees“We deal and with newcomers over 7,000 toclients Can- and have people understand that ada, who may be dealing with racism still exists in our society issues of racism and discrimina- and seriously impacts people’s tion,” she says. lives.” “We don’t verbalize it, but ev- erybody feels that yes there is A new campaign to end racism racism. We wanted to involve ev- The Holi Festival will host a series eryone; eradicating racism and of events including one in which discrimination in our world is people will be invited to dip their important for all of us.” Photo courtesy of Shushma Datt Shushma Datt of Spice Radio supporting #HandsAgainstRacism. hands in coloured paint and im- Although the initiative is still print them on a banner in a show of unity and solidarity. for “Raise Your Hands Against “[During Holi], people throw Racism,”in its first and year, hopes Datt sees that a itfuture may colored water on everyone, re- become an annual campaign. gardless of race, religion, their “I want to see this as an annual orientation. We thought that that event, make it into an annual cel- would be a very good festival to ebration of differences,” she says. start [the campaign] here in Van- “I think difference brings a lot of couver and Greater Vancouver,” spice into life.” says Datt. The banners will then be car- To learn more about the campaign ried in a Vancouver-based Com- and how to get involved, munity March Against Racism www.spiceradio1200am.com/holi/. 4 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 Left Bank Derrick o'keefe B.C. budget: Surplus for the rich

t a glance, the B.C. budget in- dress the problem of inequality Atroduced last week by the B.C. in B.C.; it’s more like the budget Liberal government tells a story is designed to make inequality of success and prosperity. This worse. As civic advocate Sandy year’s surplus was larger than Garossino put it on Twitter, “In-

million. government policy.” expected,As the only at aprovincial whopping admin $879- equalityThis is appearsthe often to beunspoken official istration not currently running a truth about neoliberal, free market ideology. A rising tide lifts all Jong was able to boast, “We are boats, they say disingenuously, deficit, Finance Minister Mike de while doing nothing to ensure league.” Indeed. Unfortunately that everyone has a boat in the it’sthe becomefiscally healthiest fashionable team to prioriin the- Criticism of the B.C. budget and above every other indicator wasfirst loudestplace. from labour and en- oftize well so-called being. fiscalThe reality health unad over- vironmental organizations. Da- dressed by this budget is that B.C. vid Black, President of the trade is suffering from a chronic case of inequality. complained that “the richest in union COPE 378, for example, The reality unaddressed by this budget is that B.C. is suffering “ from a chronic case of inequality. Year after year, this province B.C. are getting a big break from has amongst the highest levels the B.C. Liberals on the taxes. of child poverty in Canada. But The government should balance there is nothing in this year’s the books fairly, not by hitting budget to indicate that the gov- average families.” ernment cares to address this Torrance Coste of the Wilder- problem. Income assistance ness Committee took aim at the rates remain at cruelly low lev- B.C. Liberals’ failure to seriously els especially for single parents address the climate crisis: “Brit- struggling to survive in a city ish Columbians want real leader- like Vancouver with prohibitive ship on climate change, but this housing costs. Provincial fund- government has failed to deliver, ing for education remains inad- yet again – providing small in- equate, and there is no sign of se- centives for things like electric rious provincial investments for cars while working to build a affordable child care. Between whole new fossil fuel industry is paying the rent and paying for day care, too many families are Speaking of fossil fuels, econo- feeling the squeeze. mistirresponsible Iglika Ivanova in 2015.” of the Canadi- Child poverty is part of the an Centre for Policy Alternatives argued, “The government is bet- ting too much on the potential of Asocial closer deficit look at hidden the budget by all can the onlytriumphalism lead one ofto a concludefiscal surplus. that and mining industries to bring the B.C. Liberals have no inten- thejobs liquefiedand growth natural to the gas province; (LNG) tion of addressing this human - in the next three years.” none of the benefits are expected deficit, which compounds an Photo by Donald E. Curtis Child poverty rates in B.C. remain high despite budget surplus. nually in opportunities denied That’s almost an understate- and lives lost prematurely. The ment. The B.C. government re- budget provided the biggest lentlessly touts the potential of tax breaks to those who don’t expanded LNG exports. Christy need any help, eliminating the Clark is equal parts Premier and LNG salesperson-in-chief. increasing various user fees like As it happens, just two days $150,000/yearMSP premiums. tax bracket, while after the budget, Premier Clark was happily welcoming a new spokesperson Carole James put it, tax break for LNG facilities an- “AsAs if it oppositionisn’t enough NDP that families finance nounced by the federal govern- are being nickeled and dimed by ment. rates and fare hikes, they are go- So while fossil fuels and bud- ing to pay to give a break to Brit- get surpluses get all the atten- ish Columbians who need it least.” tion, we’d be wise to focus more It’s not so much that this gov- on our collective social and eco- ernment’s budget fails to ad- logical deficits. Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 The Source 5

Upintheair Theatre presents Breaking down barriers for rEvolver Theatre women engineers trained abroad

Festival by Vivien Hannos May 20 - 31, 2015 The process of immigration @ The Cultch begins long before newcomers first set foot in a new country. Upintheair Theatre MOSAIC, a Vancouver organization dedicated to support- presents its third annual ing immigrants and refugees, rEvolver Theatre Festival, has a new online pre-arrival devoted to showcasing service to help foreign-trained new works from emerging women engineers immigrate to theatre artists at The Cultch Canada. Funded by Westcoast Women in Engineering Science (1895 Venables Street, and Technology, the program Vancouver) from May 20 to will launch this March. 31, 2015. Early-bird six show

“We have it all set up for pre-land- Photo courtesy of MOSAIC passes are available now A group of engineer women at Mosaic. for $66 (plus tax) at www. ed immigrants already pre-ap- proved to come to Canada. Some Association of Professional En- very impressed with the applica- upintheairtheatre.com/ participants do it from their says You. gineer and Geoscientists of Brit- tion – MOSAIC has a strong his- buy-tickets. Single tickets country of origin and some do it als MOSAIC all done supports online forparticipants 2 weeks,” tory of developing and deliver- will be available March 15 at once they come to Canada,” says in building a network in Canada ing quality programming to the The Cultch Box Office www. giveish Columbia MOSAIC (APEGBC)help with issueson Jan. re21,- immigrant community, and they of contact for immigrants. If this 2015.lating Theyto internationally have volunteered trained to tickets.thecultch.com or Gettingprogram ready facilitator to succeed Helen You, 24. experienceand they are is often a pleasant the first one, point the women engineers. These women need in our region,” says Jennifer 604.251.1363. Included in this project are job likelihood of these women stay- had experienced challenges af- Pelletier,had identified manager a very of realthe NSERCunmet search strategies and help with ing is increased. ter coming to Canada to work in Chair for Women in Science and Vancouver’s premiere workplace cultural communica- You notes that the program has engineering and wished to make - annual event for discovering tions. Building interview skills - it easier for subsequent new im- SAIC’s project aims to prepare and a special focus group work- ready. migrants. womenEngineering before (B.C./Yukon). they arrive in “MOCan- the next wave of new shop for internationally trained received 200–250 applications al The program is supported by ada, allowing them to navigate and emerging artists, the women engineers are other ele- Meeting a need for Canada WestCoast Women in Engineer- our system and fully contribute rEvolver Theatre Festival ments of the program. It follows ing, Science & Technology, an or- to the engineering profession.” will present a series of a successful pilot study that took internationally trained women ganization founded by Elizabeth Program directors hope that original works from May place at MOSAIC and is based Whyengineers? a program specifically for Croft, a mechanical engineering success will bring further fund- on a similar program already in “Well, we gathered facts and professor at the University of ing from Citizenship and Immi- 20 to 31, 2015. With eight practice in Nova Scotia. they predict a labour market de- British Columbia. Each year, it main-stage productions at “Online pre-arrival services is mand in engineering, according funds programs that help ad- “We are in a temporary mode The Cultch, the program basically an Umbrella program to the ministry,” You says. vance women in science and en- grationright now Canada and (CIC).we are waiting features an eclectic mix of for all different kinds of work- You and Cherevko both met gineer and MOSAIC’s proposal for the decision from CIC to see up-and-coming solo artists, shops. It is done like a course with an advisory group made if we get funding for two years with quizzes and assignments, up of women from the Society of funding competition. for these services,” says pro- collectives and theatre watching videos, a language Canadian Women in Science and was “The chosen WWEST during Partners the fall Grant 2014 companies from Toronto, component and reading materi- Adjudication Committee was Dina Cherevko. Vancouver and Victoria. gram coordinator/facilitator Technology (SCWIST) and the 2015 REVOLVER FESTIVAL MAIN-STAGE PROGRAM: The Art of Building a Bunker**, UBC researcher shows how social media by Adam Lazarus and Guillermo Verdecchia (Toronto) Balls*, Groupe Ad Hoc and Stages Theatre Co. (Vancouver) avails self-organization in times of chaos Caws & Effect, Mind of a Snail (Victoria) by Sami Allaheq Chaotic or catastrophic events Double Recessive**, by Jordan can vary between protests and Lloyd Watkins (Vancouver) On May 12, 2008, students at Chi- disorder within a society, to nat- na’s University of Chengdu were ural disasters such as typhoons, Hell of a Girl, Jeff Gladstone & The tsunamis or earthquakes. Ac- Bad Ideas (Vancouver) struck by an 8.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Wenchuan cording to Nan, the occurrence of Mr Snortoose and the Machine- County in Sichuan Province. self-organization becomes more Children’s Machine*, by Elysse Cheadle (Vancouver) The aftershocks of the earth- “A crisis situation makes self- The Peaceful Sea, Theatre quake impaired the ability of organizationlikely during suchmore difficult salient than times. in Elsewhere (Vancouver) the university’s administrators a tranquil period,” says Nan. The Progressive Polygamists, to carry out necessary crisis Many recent examples indicate Pippa Mackie and Emmelia management duties in order to the role social media can play in Gordon (Vancouver) protect students. In the absence enabling people to self-organize of this top-down guidance, the Photo courtesy of the University of British Columbia during times of chaos and dis- *World Premiere University’s students enacted Some posts on the University of Chengdu’s online discussion forum after - **Western Canada Premiere their very own crisis response the 2008 earthquake. content with the decades-long activities. down approach helps to ensure order.government In early of 2011,Hosni popular Mubarak dis Website: Assistant professor Ning Nan of for disaster relief activities to - caused massive protests to erupt www.upintheairtheatre. the University of British Colum- the“They online first forum. submitted Then, by ‘Ding’ ideas sis management,” says Nan. in Egypt. Facebook, Twitter and bia’s Sauder School of Business efficiencyBut Nan and explains rationality that of self- cri YouTube were fundamental tools com/revolver-festival has made understanding how - organization offers a powerful that enabled a diverse citizenry or www.revolverfestival.ca social media enables this type of vergedtheir favorite on a few ideas most (similar feasible to addition to top-down crisis man- to form a cohesive unit and, ul- collective effort, or “self-organi- “Like”ideas. They on Facebook), then coordinated they conthe agement. timately, topple Mubarak’s re- Facebook: www.facebook. zation,” a focus of her research. execution of the chosen ideas via “It can now be enhanced by self- com/UpintheairTheatre the online forum,” says Nan. organization. Self-organization by E.B. Boyd. Later in the same Social media allows complements the traditional ap- year,gime, socialaccording media to a also2011 playedarticle YouTube: www.youtube. self-organization this suggest that future crisis proach by bringing in the wis- a role in organizing the Occupy com/UpintheairTheatre Nan discovered how social me- managementNan suggests research that findings should like dom of crowds,” says Nan. Wall Street movement in New dia enabled the students to self- pay more attention to the impact York City. Self-organization Twitter: www.twitter.com/ organize while she was inves- of social media. Nan stresses the importance of as a fact of life UITATheatre tigating the university’s online “Crisis management literature continuing research on self-orga- student discussion forum. She should pay more attention to in- Nan explains that self-organiza- nization as a complement to the - formation and communication tion is a biological behavior that traditional top-down approach SUPPORTED BY dia was a “fundamental” tool technology,” says Nan. is not exclusive to humans. to crisis management situations. Canada Council for the Arts, whichspecifically enables said large-scale that social self- me “Organisms are wired to self- “[Crisis management] should Canadian Heritage, British organization. Furthermore, she Nan emphasized that the top- organize. In other words, self- also include ordinary organiza- Columbia Arts Council, City of explains how the students took downDespite approach this to recent crisis manage finding,- organization is always going on tional members and the general Vancouver, Province of British advantage of social media to aid ment is still important. in biological and social systems. public as a source of intelligence Columbia and The Georgia Straight their cause in the aftermath of “The traditional top-down ap- and order in crisis situations,” the earthquake. proach is still relevant. The top- self-organization,” says Nan. says Nan. Bird flocks are an example of 6 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 New exhibit provides thought-provoking take on the Cantonese language by Florence Hwang

In 越界/粵界 (transgression/ cantosphere), Hong Kong Exile (HKX), an interdisciplinary art company comprised of Nata- lie Tin Yin Gan, Milton Lim and Remy Siu, collaborates with linguist Zoe Lam and artist Howie Tsui to examine local and international pressures on their culture. The exhibit engages with the Cantonese language and reflects on the relationship between urban planning and the multiculturalization of “Histor- ic Chinatown.”

A hopeful assertion of the value of diversity, 越界/粵界 - forces of homogenization(transgres and sion/cantosphere)invites the public to challenges consider what actions and invocations are called for in the quest for diverse cultural vitality in Vancouver’s urban core and around the world. A collaborative effort Working with Centre A’s Tyler Rus- sell and Tan, Gan found that they were excited to collaborate on the project, especially when it came to organizing the physical space.

After many long conversations, Photo by Alisha Weng the project unfolded organically Opening night at Centre A gallery. with a huge collective effort. “While [Gan and I] grew up language and culture that make 越界/粵界 - speaking Cantonese, Zoe’s in- it unique. - depth knowledge about tones, ally- and sonically-charged (transgression/can expe- puns and modulations were in- A threatened language rience,tosphere) it is not also only meant invites to provoke a visu valuable towards constructing and culture contemplation, questions and the wordplay,” says Siu, whose Urban planning, tourism and discourse. specialty is new music. other commercial interests di- “The space speaks to the many Visual artist Howie Tsui rectly affect safe spaces for Can- forces being enacted upon China- brought a lot of energy, spirit and tonese language and culture to town while giving the Cantonese experience to the project that thrive, explains Gan. Chinatown language a space to play, to be gave them clarity and courage, signage and the Revitalization present and to be honoured,” says adds Siu. Plan are contemporary manifes- Gan, whose speciality is dance. tations of overt discrimination. - Language exhibited There is a need to look at the couver-based art company HKX With the use of projections and greater forces of oppression that Since its inception in 2011, Van sounds, the team hopes it will plague Cantonese language and productions and is now present- convey how dynamic, ever- culture, she adds. hasing individualcreated more and than company 12 original piec- changing and political the Can- “Without a doubt, if we lose a es across North America. tonese language is, which is place to practice the language Their work is often perfor- somewhat of an inversion of the we lose appreciation for it, and mance-oriented, so creating an “dying” Chinatown perception. we expedite the extinction of an exhibit for a gallery was new and Other components of the exhibit incredibly rich way of expression foreign territory for HKX. are static, like the “Welcome to and of life,” says Gan. According to Centre A’s website, Beijing authorities are still trying to standardize the language throughout their country. The Guangdong local government passed the Guangdong National Language Regulations to remove Cantonese language from the public sector, including

Hong Kong also faces the same governmentpressures. offices and schools. “People are eager to learn more about what’s happening in China- town and how it relates to a big- ger global movement,” says Gan. Lim hopes people will talk about the forces oppressing Can-

Photo by Alisha Weng tonese culture and language on a Diversity or homogenization? global level. “Faced with a much longer du- Historic Chinatown” sign, ob- “We want to urge our commu- ration of presentation than live jects from Anglo-centric stores nities to take a critical look at stage performance, we priori- - whether we are directly or indi- - resent new business and gentri- rectly doing the same in Vancou- lowed our conceptual process to around Chinatown (which rep- dictatetized the what content/ideas the exhibit andwould al opment-driven rhetoric of the How can we work to preserve look like,” says Milton Lim, who Chinatownfication) and Revitalization the English Plan. devel Cantonesever (specifically language in spaces Chinatown). such specializes in theatre. The artists hope people as Chinatown as it continues to University of British Columbia who visit the exhibit will get a change?” says Lim. linguist Zoe Lam was essential glimpse at the different forces in helping the arts company and acting upon and against the Can- The exhibit runs until March 28. gallery investigate and navigate For more information, please visit: the Cantonese language. www.centrea.org tonese language (both local and global) and the properties of the Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 The Source 7 The revitalization of traditional indigenous songs

by JADE MIRAND Williams-Davidson was born in Haida Gwaii and has been The annual Coastal First Na- singing Haida songs since the tions Dance Festival, presented by Dancers of Damelaha- representing the Haida Nation mid in partnership with the inage the of 13.area A well-knownof aboriginal-envi lawyer- UBC Museum of Anthropology, ronmental law, she dedicates celebrates the stories, songs her life through her two careers, and dances of the Indigenous law and music, to preserving peoples of the Northwest the Haida songs of her culture. Coast of North America. Gwaii Singers Society with oth- Iner veteran2000, she Haida founded singers the includHaida- will showcase the First Nations ing her husband, artist Robert Fromcommunities March 3–8,of thethe festivalNorth- Davidson. west Coast, through an artist Williams-Davidson says that talk, signature evening pre- learning the Haida language sentations, school groups and through Haida songs led to an daytime festival stage perfor- interest in ceremonies, medi- mances. cine, and other cultural knowledge. She also learned that the A cultural bridge songs come from the land, and between communities The festival is an opportunity to As aboriginal artist, Williams- share the knowledge and culture Davidsonare a reflection feels ofthat the land.all story- of the different Indigenous com- tellers or singers share the munities, and welcomes interna- same responsibility to keep the tionally-renowned artists from knowledge alive but not only British Columbia, Alaska, Yukon, in its original form. She thinks Washington, Australia, New-Zea- that if knowledge remains static land and Ecuador. New this year it denies the creativity and ge- will be artists from Arizona and the Grand Canyon area. Williams-Davidson believes The hosts, Dancers of Damela- niusthat thatsong flows revitalization from the Creator.implies hamid, are professional Aborigi- a sharing not only between the nal dancers from the Gitxsan different communities but also community, or ‘people of the with the public, and that knowl- river of mists.’ Their dance cele- edge is kept alive by sharing it. brates diversity, transformation By doing so, relationships are and building a bridge between created with others who wit- the ancient and living traditions. ness that knowledge. Photo courtesy of Dancers of Damelahamid Dancers of Damelahamid in performance. Margaret Grenier, execu- tive and artistic director of Dancers of Damelahamid, has always been immersed in the Gitxsan culture thanks to her grandmother and her parents, Ken and Margaret Harris, who founded the dance group in the

of the area began sharing songs 1960s.and dances Her family not and only the duringpeople ceremonies, but also through public performances. The festival started to draw together other communities and helped the process of song revitalization. “Each year, the festival serves as an important cultural bridge between First Nations and non- First Nations communities by

providing opportunities for art- Photo by Brian Hawkes ists and audiences to witness Haida artist Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson. living traditions,” says Grenier. “But the listeners do not ac- Keeping the knowledge alive quire rights to the words, sto- During the festival, award-win- ries, songs, or ceremonies; if ning Haida artist Terri-Lynn anything they acquire respon- Williams-Davidson will give a sibilities,” says Williams-David- - son. seum of Anthropology. She will discusstalk on Marchher experiences 3 at the UBC as Mu a Coastal First Nations traditional Haida singer and Dance Festival share her ways of encouraging March 3–8 youth and emerging artists to UBC Museum of Anthropology strengthen their own tradition- For more information, please visit al artistic practices. www.damelahamid.ca/festival 8 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 “The Dark - felt beautiful”: An exhibition Women artists of Vancouver showcase Dickinson-inspired artwork by Paula Choudhury “The artwork showcased in Choosing “The Dark - felt ‘The Dark - felt beautiful’ un- beautiful” as the title for the Poem 593, written by one of earths and mirrors not only the - the most important Ameri- detailed, darker work of the ity of the gallery, as well as the can female poets, Emily artists, but also a taste of highly essenceexhibit of reflects the art theitself. authentic Dickin- Dickinson, provides in itself revered, but often underrated son, whose work is shrouded in the centre for inspiration of local art,” says Whitney Bren- non-conventional, mysterious downtown Vancouver’s most nan, curator of the exhibit. In recent, and anticipated art working alongside strong, cre- - exhibit at the Fall Tattooing ative and unique female art- ing,and and dark expressing themes, exemplifiesbeauty – a & Artist’s Gallery: “The Dark ists The Fall has manifested darkernon-traditional beauty. The methods “uglier” of findside - felt beautiful.” into a beautiful combination of tattooing talent, fine art and Brennan is hoping to bring to A mystical line from strong women. The exhibition, oflight female in the figures exhibit. is exactly what - “The pieces show an early and vides a framework in serving often morbid beauty. I like the idea Dickinson`sas a title for Poem the 593,exhibition pro whichspeaks runs to fromthe abundanceFeb. 13–March of of feeling the darkness and the tan- of highly illustrative, digital 5female in the artists heart in of the Downtown, city, and gibility of the dark as it manifests imagery, which will feature their connection to each other, in life and death,” says Brennan. artwork from artists Alison according to Brennan. “The Dark - felt beautiful” pres- Woodward, Megan Majewski, ``The contemporary alterna- ents itself as a progressive link Nomi Chi, Phresha and Elin between a non-traditional realm Jonsson as well as in alluding and a close knit community as of literature and a non-tradi- to the dark, magical, mysteri- well,”tive scene she says. is definitely thriving - ous and beautiful madness as cal mix of magic, darkness, and an often unexplored realm of Dickinson – feminist icon tionaltransformation, form of fine the artl; nature in aof radi the female empowerment. American poet Emily Dickinson show manifests into a celebra- - - Bold women, bold art ried until her death. She stayed The Fall has established itself (1830–1886)indoors for the remained majority unmarof her tion“This of theshow female is figurea representa in poet- as a space in which traditional adult life and explored her in- ry,tion fine of myart andstrong inking. desire to work artwork gives away to the cut- terest in death and darkness alongside, and support female ting edge, and progressive mar- through her words. Her poetry, artists. I wanted to bring to- rying of fine arts and inking. the majority of which was not gether female artists whose art In showcasing the artwork of published during her lifetime shows traditional imagery of a female-only lineup of artists, but after her death, is known beauty, and themselves as strong as well as having the exhibit for not only its obscure subject and passionate individuals,” says based on a poet who is iconic in matter, but its random capi- Brennan. feminist circles, “The Dark - felt talisation, lack of titles and in-

beautiful” reveals of the dark Photo courtesy of The Fall consistent and unconventional For more information : and divine side of womanhood. Ravenous Winter by Megan Majewski. rhythm. www.thefalltattooing.com

“Verbatim” from page 1 zone of comfort. During the be solved – if not completely, three years I’ve lived in Van- at least partially. It is pos- couver I have faced situa- sible for people with various tions where different cultural cultural backgrounds to live backgrounds have collided side by side and develop sus- and led to conflict. This be- tainable relationships. In my comes especially clear when opinion, Vancouver can be an people have to share the same example of such a place. territory. An unwillingness I do not assume that there to even try to see a situation are no conflicts or misun- from a different point of view derstandings in Vancouver’s creates an abyss between multicultural communities, people and makes negotia- but here people definitely tions almost impossible. have more chances for self- Nonetheless, I find it much expression than anywhere easier living in multicultural else. People with different Vancouver when compared cultural backgrounds are not to life in my home country. I seen as aliens or those whose suppose here people do not traditions are beyond one’s have to spend a lot of en- understanding. As for me, I ergy trying to defend them- see openness towards and selves, their identity and sincere interest in the culture their cultural preferences, I grew up in. This is prob- so the surroundings provide ably because I spend most of perfect grounds for self-de- my time in the international velopment and for building college where people from the life they want. Someone might not agree with me say- are brought together. This ing that certain cultures are environmentmore than 50broadens nationalities minds oppressed, and there is still and builds tolerance towards much work needed to be done differences, but one college to build a fair community. I is a drop in the sea that is am sure that these people the whole of Vancouver. For have not seen what real op- people who spend most of pression looks like. After their time in the company of visiting places with harsher those who share their cul- living conditions, they can be ture, it might be frustrating grateful for the chance to live and even scary to leave their in Vancouver. Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 The Source 9

Famous Mural about the Punjab Region Comes to Surrey Orijit Sen: from Punjab, with Love January 31−August 2, 2015

An awe-inspiring mural from renowned Indian graphic artist and designer Orijit Sen is making its home at the Surrey Art Gallery for 6 months. From Punjab, with Love is a digital reproduction of Sen’s famous 75 metre long fibreglass and acrylic mural at the Moshe Safdie designed Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum in Anandpur Sahib India. The Surrey Art Gallery is presenting a nearly 10 metre long digital print that represents this astonishing tableau of Sikh and Punjabi history done in a highly detailed miniature style.

Long considered the gateway to the Indian subcontinent, the Punjab is a vast geographical area with a long and storied history. Sen’s epic mural renders this culturally rich region in compelling ways that blend busy human populated landscapes with a diverse natural world of flora and fauna that is increasingly under threat from modernization. The mural from Punjab, with Love blends history and the everyday with festivals, weddings, women washing clothes, shopping, cooking; men ploughing the fields, tying turbans, riding motorcycles; children flying kites, enjoying school life, playing sports—a panorama of traditional and modern Punjabi life. Photo by Una Skandro

Orijit Sen writes about the inspiration for the mural: “The parallel realities of the past and the present seem to bring to their [Punjabis’] A call from the soul to face depression everyday existence a special something: a sense of life that is lived in the here and now, of joys and sorrows that are experienced and by Alison Chiang techniques of actors and direc- “If your phone rang and the expressed without reservation; something that remains open- bomb sirens were going on, your hearted and generous, and laughs in the face of troubles. It is a special Performer and musician lives in Serbia. friend might say, ‘did I wake you something that I have set out to capture through my artworks, which Tina Milo, who immigrated tors,” says Milošević, who now up?’ Better you than a grenade,” I hope serve at the very least as a reflection and affirmation of the from Valjevo, Serbia to Van- says Milo. couver in 2000, started a Milo’s first production with irrepressible, indomitable Punjabi spirit.” Soul call personal research project in Miloševićavant-garde and movement Dah productions in old Yu- This exhibition is presented in partnership with Indian Summer Arts 2012 that would eventually wasgoslavia. Zenith, the story of a 1920s The play is also about ‘calling Society, with support from the Province of British Columbia and Simon become her current produc- “[Milo] had that sparkling en- up the soul.’ When you lose your Fraser University. tion: The Village. A Serbian- ergy – which she still has now core purpose, stop and try to call Canadian multimedia col- Related Event: laboration, The Village is a Public talk on Orijit Sen’s from Punjab, with Love mural one-woman play born from a On a deeper level, I would be Anne Murphy set of queries. March 21, 3pm happy if the audience leaves with Surrey Art Gallery Anne Murphy is Assistant Professor and Chair of Punjabi Language, many of whom work in the per- a little more [of an] open heart. Miloforming interviewed arts. She 18 closeasked friends, them “ Literature, and Sikh Studies at the University of British Columbia. to look closely at their wedding Dijana Milošević, director of The Village photos – a symbol of the “hap- piest day of their life” – and an- up your soul and see what it is imagine. She was bursting with that makes it happen. Night of local talent mixes live did you feel the moment you got –this but energy,being 20 a greatyears attitudeold, you andcan swermarried? the same Did your 14 questions. dreams come How bravery and so extremely talent- have you neglected it for some- music, art, and performance true? Have you ever suffered thing“Whatever else? Becauseit is (art, music,we all etc.), sat- InFlux, February 27, 8-11pm from depression? isfy everyone else’s dreams, what “My initial idea was to speak up Actinged,” says as Milošević. a sanctuary happens to us?” says Milo. about depression. Why do wom- For Milo, being a part of the Dah Milo says the power of art and Discover the “art” in party with a retro-inspired evening of art en and men slip into it? What production team and acting were theatre is to have even one per- and live performance. On February 27 from 8-11pm, the Surrey critical to her own survival. son make that connection – their Art Gallery presents inFlux, an immersive experience that mixes a spent about two and a half years experience is spoken about in cocktail of DIY art-making, live music, hip-hop dance, spoken word, intriggers total working it?” says on Milo,the project. 41, who by NATO, living fearfully in un- public and that it’s also happen- as well as compelling visual and performance art. Celebrating some Although the sources and in- certainty,They were not bombed knowing for 87if daysthey ing to somebody else. of the best of local talent, this event’s reputation is growing as spiration were primarily women, were going to wake up the next “People feel lonely and iso- Surrey’s social hub for checking out and creating art with friends. day, recalls Milo. lated. It is rewarding for them This is an all-ages event. No tickets needed–donation at the door The Village, says depression is a “In the middle of the chaos, the to know they’re not alone and of $5 minimum per person. Beverages will be available for purchase. Dijanastigma and Milošević, stigmatizes director men es of- fear and suffering that was going those around them need to reach pecially. on, you spent a couple of hours out and help. On a deeper level, I The evening will feature a diverse line-up including Semiahmoo artist Roxanne Charles and James Dawson who will present a Balkan beginnings piece of performance art with singing and hand drumming that Milo’s studies in acting were cut explores the tension between consumer and traditional cultures. short when the war broke out in The Rupe and Puma Busking Experiment will share their street- Sarajevo, the capital of modern inspired busking routine, bringing together hip-hop and spoken day Bosnia and Herzegovina. word. Throughout the evening, The Star Captains will serve up fresh “Professionally, I was a little musical jams, including an innovative set with DJ JT. Participants lost as I felt all my dreams were can also get their hands dirty making cardboard hats and snapping gone. I came back [to Serbia], saw poses in the time-travelling photo booth. an ad that was looking for actors. It was getting back to my roots, inFlux is presented as part of the Surrey Art Gallery exhibition and I knew what my future was Views from the Southbank I: Histories, Memories, Myths, which going to be,” says Milo. is a first in a series of three exhibitions celebrating art from and about Surrey in connection to the Gallery’s 40th anniversary. Exhibiting artists include: Michael Abraham, Jim Adams, Sean a Whenyoung, stage aspiring director actress Milošević, at a Alward, Nicolette Baumeister, David Campion, Sandra Shields, 53,crossroads met Milo in life. in 1993, Milo was Roxanne Charles, Sanjoy Das, A.S. Dhillon, Robert Gelineau, Robert Milo answered an ad from Genn, Polly Gibbons, Ravi Gill, Shandis Harrison, Jeremy Herndl, Brian Howell, Reuben Kambeitz, Micah Lexier, Suzanne Northcott, - the Dah Research Centre (Dah Photo by Alison Chiang Deborah Putnam, Bill Rennie, Don Romanchuck, Carol Sawyer, ing for ‘fresh faces and talent.’ means ‘breath’). They were look Tina Milo and Dijana Milošević are all smiles for the production ofThe Village Kevin Schmidt, and Lenore Tkachuck. The exhibition continues until at the Firehall Arts Centre. March 15, 2015. ideaMilošević of continuing co-founded theatre the tradi Dah- extremely focused on creating would be happy if the audience Researchtions that Centre existed in in1991 Europe with thefor something – [it was] our way of leaves with a little more [of an] Surrey Art Gallery is located at 13750-88 Avenue, 1 block east of King George Boulevard, in Bear Creek Park. 604-501-5566 | www.surrey.ca/artgallery “It was an extremely new idea Laughter helped too. Accord- HOURS: Tues-Thur 9am-9pm | Fri 9am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 12-5pm | Closed Mondays and holidays. nearlybecause 100 it years.was then Yugoslavia. fighting the war,” says Milošević. Theopen Village heart,” runs adds Feb. Milošević. 24–28 Surrey Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of BC Arts Council and Canada Council We wanted to create a profes- part of them; it’s how they sur- at the Firehall Arts Centre. for the Arts. sional company that devotes vived.ing to Milošević,She adds that humour there’s is aplen big- www.firehallartscentre.ca time to develop the skills and ty of humour in The Village. www.dahteatarcentar.com 10 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 Photo courtesy of Bill Reid Gallery Totem poles maintain Haida oral history

by Dong Yue Su was to get the story right: he A passion for story and lan- foundThe out first some thing anthropologists’ Edenshaw did guage, has Haida artist Gwaai account of the Haida stories were Edenshaw using his knowledge inaccurate. While researching of Haida stories to help find various sources he found more the hidden within ourselves at reliable information, including the new exhibit Godanxee’wat: an early record of Haida oral sto- Stone Ribs showing at the Bill Reid Gallery (Jan. 12 until personal record of Edenshaw’s Jul. 5). Edenshaw – who ap- grandmotherries from the 1910’sDiane as Brown. well as the prenticed with Bill Reid when “Haida cultures have an issue of he was 16 – also incorporates contact. A lot of time they are tak- the legacy to help people in en out of context,” says Edenshaw. their contemporary lives. The experience of the After spending seven years carv- Haida training camp ing a totem pole on a Yellow Cedar, Edenshaw will be part of the Edenshaw has now embarked on a world-renowned Rediscovery journey to dig out the truth of the Program, a two-week training Haida oral stories and help teen- camp for teens and pre-teens run agers discover their true selves by Haida Elders. In the program, through experiencing these sto- We are helpingwhich people has been discover in place for 35 their hidden things and come to “ realize who they really are. Gwaai Edenshaw, Haida artist

ries. Edenshaw’s totem pole has years, participants are required been cast into bronze in the cur- to disconnect themselves from rent exhibition at the Bill Reid Gal- all the distractions of modernity lery in downtown Vancouver. for the duration of the camp. They “Bronze is more durable,” says are taught essential skills for sur- Kwiaahwah Jones, curator of the vival in the forest, such as build- exhibition, suggesting the longing a shelter and gathering food. lasting material symbolizes the Towards the end of the camp, resilience and strength of the each participant is expected to Haida legacy. meet the ultimate challenge and Edenshaw started to carve the oral stories he found during his hours, with few necessities: a research into totem poles. Anyone survivefew potatoes alone and in thethree wild matches, for 24 familiar with the Haida culture provided to them. Those who are can get the story by seeing Eden- able to complete the program are shaw’s totem pole, says Jones. given the name Stone Ribs. It is a moment of very high honor and A quest for the true stories includes receiving ownership of The exhibition includes seven the story of Stone Ribs. editions of the cast totem poles, “I have lived through this pro- which contains the mythical gram myself when I was a teen- characters from Haida culture. ager. The learning experience helped my transition from a - boy to an adult,” says Edenshaw. Theished final black color argillite of the carvings, patina was ex- “Now as a program facilitator, I clusivechosen to thereflect Haida. the Eachfamous pole pol is have seen many inspiring stories of the participants, including kids and parents. All these 8.5Stone feet tall, Ribs, 16 one inches of the wide strongest on the experiences are condensed into supernaturalbase, and 300 poundsbeings featuredin weight. in my carving.” Haida oral history, is featured on Edenshaw sees the Rediscov- the poles. A cultural hero, Stone ery Program as a means to re- Ribs saved the people in the connect the culture and the land; Southern village of Hlgaadaan and sees his bronze totem as a on Haida Gwaii from the terror way to consolidate the Haida culture in context. monster. Godanxee’wat in the “Edenshaw brings together his Haidaof Kaa’Gwaay, language a means five-finned someone sea personal experience with Haida Gwaii Rediscovery, Haida oral themselves. history, and classical Haida carv- finding“These the hidden hidden things things are within held ing expression to present this dearly within people, and we beautiful continuum of storytell- [who practice a certain Haida ing,” says Jones. culture] are helping people discover their hidden things and For further information about come to realize who they really Godanxee’wat: Stone Ribs, visit are,” says Edenshaw. www.billreidgallery.ca Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 The Source 11

February 24–March 10, 2015

by salena tran Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Ribcage: This Wide Passage Presents: Pacific Rim Celebration March 3-8 With spring just around the corner, Feb. 28–March 1 Firehall Arts Centre bask in all that Vancouver has to of- Orpheum Theatre 280 E. Cordova St., Vancouver fer at these wonderful events! From 601 Smithe St., Vancouver www. firehallartscentre.ca children’s festivals to a special over- www.vancouversymphony.ca night stay at the aquarium, there’s 604-876-3434 Based on a true story, Esther Brandeau is a Jewish woman who something special to do for just you andfun foryour the special whole someone. family orGrab find a consists of two concerts that focus City and poses as a Christian male onThis Chinese year’s Pacific New Year Rim and Celebration musical labourer.arrives in Outed 18th from century her identity, Quebec celebrate the diversity that comes artists from Japan! Join conductor Brandeau is brought to the au- withfew friends, living in find the Lowera fun activity Mainland! and Perry So as he leads an exciting thorities upon arrival in Canada. concert that revolves around the Heather Hermant brings Bran- * * * Year of the Sheep. Then, for a sec- deau’s story to life in this haunt- Visualizing a Culture for ond performance, join a variety of ing performance of displacement Strangers: Exploring Chinese musical guests from Japan as they and identity. Export Painting of the explore the land of the rising sun Nineteenth Century through music. * * * Jan. 30–March 29 Vancouver International Burnaby Art Gallery * * * Dance Festival 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby Remembering Steel March 8–28 www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do Skies Raining Tears Multiple Venues 604-297-4422 March 1, 1 p.m. www. vidf.ca Norman & Annette Theatre 604-662-4966 On tour from the Art Gallery of 950 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver Greater Victoria, the Burnaby Art www. chutzpahfestival.com With multiple venues located all Gallery presents vibrant waterco- across Vancouver, this year’s Van- Photo by Michael Brosilow lour paintings in a special genre Cadre is a South African story of dreams and change. A part of the Chutzpah! Festival, couver International Dance Festi- from Guangzhou, China. These the talented composer Paul Alex- val is back with famous contempo- wonderful pieces of work were The Cultch Presents: Cadre allows spectators to watch the ander works in partnership with a rary dancers on stage. This year’s exported by China to meet the Feb. 24–March 8 wildlife during the darkness of variety of musical guests to create festival includes dancers from all growing demands of the Western- The Cultch Theatre night. Explore and watch as the a masterpiece. Based on Eastern around the world to perform their ers. The exhibition explores the 1895 Venables St., Vancouver sea creatures come alive, and ex- European Jewish, Hungarian and signature dances. Ranging from www.thecultch.com perience the Aquarium like never Armenian melodies, this perfor- Hungarian dancers to Japanese exporting these Chinese paintings before. With special programming mance is full of explosive percus- dancers, the festival promises di- importance and significance of Following the hit from last year, on tropical animals, there won’t sion and includes a variety of mu- Mies Julie, the Cultch brings to life be a dull moment. This event is sical instruments from around the and how it influenced* * * the work. another mesmerizing story form world. versity and fierce* * dance* moves! Cezanne and the Modern: South Africa. Taking place during visit the website. Burnaby Village Museum Masterpieces of European Art a time of turmoil, Cadre is a story 19+. For ticket purchases, please * * * Presents: Spring Break from the Pearlman Collection of dreams and change. The actors * * * Gateway Theatre Presents: Scavenger Hunt-Games Feb. 14–May 18 and actresses portray an incred- Vancouver Opera Presents: Miss Caledonia March 9-20 Vancouver Art Gallery ible story that will bring the au- Die Fledermaus (The Bat) March 5–14 Burnaby Village Museum 750 Hornby St., Vancouver diences to tears. For more infor- Feb. 28–March 8 Gateway Theatre & Carousel www.vanartgallery.bc.ca mation on tickets, please visit the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby 604-662-4719 website. 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver www.gatewaytheatre.com www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca www.vancouveropera.ca 604-297-4565 Held at the Vancouver Art Gal- * * * This one-woman show takes place lery, come experience and see for After Hours at the Enjoy this exciting performance Fun for the whole family, the yourself the most famous artists Vancouver Aquarium that combines opera, waltz and hitches her wagon to the pageant Burnaby Village Museum holds an of the Impressionist and Post- Feb. 26, 6–10 p.m. a romantic storyline. This event, circuit.in 1955 Melodywhen Peggy A. Johnson Ann Douglas brings adventurous scavenger hunt! Let Impressionist movements. This Vancouver Aquarium presented by the Vancouver Op- a variety of characters to life as the kids use their detective skills large exhibition contains paint- 845 Avison Way., Vancouver era, is light-hearted and will sure- she performs multiple personali- to decipher clues and locate an- ings and watercolours by Paul www.vanaqua.org /after-hours ly have the audience laughing and ties on stage. Sure to bring the au- swers. The store clerk will have a Cezanne and features a variety of 604-659-3400 dancing along. For more informa- dience to laughter, this is a perfor- prize for those who solve the puz- other works from an array of fa- tion on ticket pricing and schedul- mance theatre enthusiasts won’t zle. Not only will the fun scaven- mous artists. Only one day a year do you get ing, please visit the website. want to miss. ger hunt take place, but there will to explore Vancouver’s famous also be a crafts table and special * * * Aquarium after hours! This event * * * * * * children’s entertainers!

Discover Way to Go, A New Interactive Web Experience by Vincent Morisset Using hand-made animation, music, 360-degree capture technology and “webGL sorcery,” Vincent Morisset (BLA BLA, Just A Reflektor) has created a free-to-play dream-world of journeys. Walk, run, fly; crouch in the grass and remember what’s hidden all around. Visit a-way-to-go.com to explore the exhibit.

The Source needs a cartoonist!

The Source is currently looking for a cartoonist for the English section to replace our regular “Spencie’s View” feature. Candidates should have previous experience creating politically-oriented cartoons and knowledge of British Columbian/Canadian politics and current events. Send your resume and samples of your previous work to [email protected] or [email protected]. 12 The Source Vol 15 No 14 | February 24–March 10, 2015 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier Meet Jeri his extraordinary bronze Tsculpture sits outside the

Ave.,landscape Vancouver, architectural about a block firm westof Paul of Sangha Le Centre, at 1622 the West Franco 7th- phone cultural centre. Jeri is at least life-size and very life-like. His veins and musculature are very pronounced. Although he sits calmly in a contemplative squatting position, he exerts a powerful force. The longer you study Jeri, the more animated he appears to be. Although he seems deep in thought, it’s easy to imagine he senses your presence. Jeri was created by the Ca- nadian sculptor, James Stew- art. He employs the “cire per- due” method. This is the lost wax technique that dates back to the times of ancient Greece.

oil-based clay. A mould is then The figure is sculpted with to be cast in bronze. A patina is made from the finished piece each stage of the work. An “edi- hand-appliedtion” of nine is at created the final for step each at of Stewart’s sculptures and then he oversees the destruc- - est of foundries is used to cast tionthe mould of the inmould. bronze: Only Artworks the fin in Berkeley, California, which excels in “lost wax casting.” Jeri was part of Pangea, an exhibit of eight pieces of Stew- art’s sculptures, which took

Having traveled the world extensively,place in Vancouver Stewart inbecame 2011. monality is represented in the impressed with the nobility or even the region itself. Jeri is dunes. Potter and Order of Phoenix. of the human spirit especially a primal strength, dignity and fiesbased the on sprit a capoeira of the local dancer people in filledStewart with did sands have froma former nearby life cludeStewart Reboot, now lives Shrek full 2, time Harry in among the downtrodden. Pan- figurespride in he spite sculpts of oppressive which exhibit con- Brazil. It is also the nickname of before he decided to devote his Whistler where he can practice gea was the name for the sin- ditions that may have forged life to sculpting full time. After his art and be close to the natu- gle landmass that later formed their lives. village in the Brazilian state of graduating from the Vancou- ral world he loves. Although all the world’s continents Each sculpture is named af- Ceará.Jericoaquara, The area an isolatedhas incredibly fishing ver Film School, he created vi- Jeri is the only sculpture of when they drifted apart. His ter an actual place and is based beautiful beaches, more recently sual effects, especially those of Stewart’s in Vancouver, you can concept is that although dif- on photographs of people he in its history has attracted tour- visit his gallery: James Stew- ferent cultures have evolved encounters on his travels. The ists, but the surrounding area like that of the lion Aslan in The they still share a commonality - is environmentally protected. Chroniclesthe “creatures” of Narnia, in many and films the Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B.C.. like the potential continents resentation of the spirit not only Consequently, the village has no art Sculpture located at 4295 that formed Pangea. That com- figureof an sculptedindividual becomes but personi a rep- street lights and the streets are - Don Richardson prawn-like aliens in District 9. Other films he’s worked on in Recipe by Selma van Halder Need the skills to find Tomato chutney a job? We can help! bomb served as a condiment at any ChutneyIndian meal. is the This sweet tomato and sourchutney flavour Design a fantastic resume and cover letter, fine tune your is tangy and sweet and carries a interview techniques, learn valuable skills to succeed in spicy punch. If you like spicy, add the Canadian workplace, gain insight into the job market, access special services for skilled works – all at NO COST. the ante. Next to serving it with The Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) some dried chilli flakes to up the traditional curry and rice Society, Vancouver Branch, has been helping immigrants and spread, chutneys are great ac- newcomers to Canada for over 14 years ! companiments to other dishes. Try it on your veggie burger, Our Group Job Search Workshops are a flexible, 5 module cheese platter, or as a dip with rotating program, running weekly, with 16 sessions each month. naan. This includes basic computer orientation, with instruction on Ingredients using Word and Excel, and accessing the Internet. Workshops • are held within a culturally diverse environment, led by qualified • facilitators. • Canola oil • ½ red onion Past and current E.I. receipients are always welcome. • 1 clove garlic Knowledgeable case managers are available to guide you through the process of reaching your career goals. • 5 tomatoes A sweet, tangy condiment. • 1 tbsp tomato paste • 1 dried chilli seeds, mustard seeds and the - PICS Vancouver also offers one-on-one employment assistance, • ¼ cup red wine vinegar dried chilli. Fry on medium mato paste, and brown sugar paid on-the-job work experience through our Wage Subsidy • 1 tbsp brown sugar low heat until the spices be- 3. Addto the the pot red and wine stir. vinegar, Let sim to- program, and a one-stop Career Centre with a broad range of • 1 tsp coriander seeds, ground come fragrant. Cover the pot, - job hunting resources. Funding for all programs is provided by • 1 tsp cumin seeds, ground the mustard seeds will jump. fore adding the tomatoes. the Ministry of Social Development, Employment and Labour • 1 tsp mustard seeds mer for about 3 minutes be Market Services Division. • 1 lemon, juice and zest resembles a compote, about Black pepper 2. Chopthem over the medium onion low and heat garlic for 4. Simmerten minutes. the mixture Add salt until and it Please call 604-324-7733, Method Salt finely and add them. Sweat pepper to taste. Finish your go to www.pics.bc.ca, or visit chutney with a squeeze of us at 200-8161 Main St., Vancouver, of canola oil in a pot. Add don’tabout bother five minutes. taking offMeanwhile, the skin lemon and some lemon zest to find out how we can best help you. 1. Heatthe coriander about aseeds, tablespoon cumin orchop seeding the them. tomatoes finely. I for freshness.