Author: FCYA/UKPC Ontario

UKPC/FCYA-ON (Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada—Ontario) is a progressive Filipino Canadian youth and students organization that is committed to educating, organizing and mobilizing Filipino Canadian youth as a transformative and dynamic force that will nurture the new path towards the Filipino Canadian community’s just and genuine settlement and integration in Canadian society. It was established in 2001, under the guidance of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario, with the realization that the community’s long history of struggle and resistance must be passed on to the youth as they represent the future leaders of the growing Filipino Canadian community.

Filipino Canadian youth intensify political education to expose Canada’s neoliberal agenda

Toronto, Ontario – March 7, 2011 – Members of the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino Sa Canada–Ontario at York University (UKPC@York) take great pride in the successful launch of its first lecture series, “Exposing Canada’s Neoliberal Agenda: The Context Behind the Commodification and Racialization of Labour in Canada.” Held at York University in… Read More Filipino Canadian youth intensify political education to expose Canada’s neoliberal agenda

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Upcoming lecture to expose the reality behind the commodification and racialization of labour in Canada

Toronto, ON—February 9, 2011 – Packed with fresh content grounded in a community context, a new lecture series by UKPC@York (Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario @ York) is sure to enlighten, empower and entice the minds of youth, students and educators. The 1st lecture, “Exposing Canada’s Neoliberal Agenda: The Context Behind… Read More Upcoming lecture to expose the reality behind the commodification and racialization of labour in Canada

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Racism Between the Lines: Exposing and Opposing Racism Behind Toronto Star and Macleans Articles

Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance-Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON) National Statement November 23, 2010 On November 10th, 2010, two articles were published by Macleans’ Magazine and the Toronto Star newspaper fuelled anti-immigrant sentiments and racism, titled as “‘Too Asian’?: Worries that efforts in the U.S. to limit enrolment of Asian students in top universities… Read More Racism Between the Lines: Exposing and Opposing Racism Behind Toronto Star and Macleans Articles

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October 23rd Filipino Canadian women’s conference moved to November 27 & 28

Please be informed that we are moving the conference “Creating, Strengthening and Nurturing the Filipino-Canadian Women’s Struggle for Genuine Liberation and Empowerment” from October 23rd to November 27 & 28, 2010. We will be sending out the details of the conference, including the new venue in our next email. Thank you. Sincerely, Joy C. Sioson… Read More October 23rd Filipino Canadian women’s conference moved to November 27 & 28

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The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario

For immediate release The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario Toronto, ON (October 20, 2010) – Members of the Filipino Canadian community take great pride in organizing the first-ever Filipino Canadian art exhibit made for and by Filipino Canadian women, workers and youth. Held at the renowned Beit… Read More The “Maleta” (suitcase) breaks new ground: the first-ever Filipino Canadian Art Exhibit in Ontario

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Successful Cultural Event Called on all Filipino-Canadian Youth to Step up and Stand out

Toronto, ON – July 20, 2010 – Armed with the spirit of cultural resistance, more than170 Filipino-Canadian youth, women and workers filled the Arbor Room on the night of July 16 for “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance,” an annual cultural event hosted by the Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON).… Read More Successful Cultural Event Called on all Filipino-Canadian Youth to Step up and Stand out

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THE NANNY BUSINESS: The plight of Canada’s imported caregivers on Global TV’s ‘Currents’

Dont miss tonights screening of “THE NANNY BUSINESS” documentary on Global TV’s ‘Currents’ at 10pm (est)! The Nanny Business follows Edelyn Pineda who waits to be picked up at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on a freezing cold night in February. The 27 year old, university educated mother of 3 has spent a grueling three days… Read More THE NANNY BUSINESS: The plight of Canada’s imported caregivers on Global TV’s ‘Currents’

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Seizing the critical moment through “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance: Panahon Natin, Our Moment! Step Up, Stand Out!”

National Roots, Rhymes and Resistance Toronto, ON – June 16, 2010 – Once again, Filipino youth, women and workers across Canada are seizing the moment in a resounding call to make Filipino youth count in Canada’s future. The culture of resistance takes centre stage as dynamic Filipino youth spill their talents on a national level… Read More Seizing the critical moment through “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance: Panahon Natin, Our Moment! Step Up, Stand Out!”

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