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March 14, 2017
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Each year, Vancouver Foundation’s Grants and Community Initiatives team works closely with our volunteer Advisory Committee members to make discretionary grants to charities and other qualified donees across the province. We do this primarily through our broad-based and responsive Field of Interest...
December 14, 2010
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“Our Kulture,” a duet by local rapper Discreet Da Chosen 1 and the Sto:lo band Ostwelve, blares in the background as 27-year-old Orene Askew gets everything in order behind the scenes, preparing to go live for her weekly show Sne’waylh on Vancouver’s Co-op Radio. Unlike the song, Askew doesn’t belt...
December 17, 2007
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Arts in Action Society The Arts in Action Society has launched its new magazine, Lester’s Army, which aims to strengthen intergenerational friendships by connecting youth and seniors. The magazine includes stories about Vancouver seniors, written by young, local, and up and coming writers. “...
December 14, 2005
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MN8 Sound One youth says the MN8 Sound Program was the best thing that ever happened to him. That is the power of music. Therapist Avrum Nadigel created the program hoping that music would help youth age 12 to 18 tap into their creative energy and stay in school. MN8 Sound, along with the Boys and...