“Arrivals/Departures: Women’s Experience of Migration Under Globalization” Art Exhibit by AF3IRM
Event endorsement by the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario
Category: Event Announcement
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
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
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
Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit
Maleta unpacks our history and unleashes community’s creativity at its new destination Toronto, Ontario (October 4, 2010) – Overwhelming exuberance upholds within the Filipino Canadian community as the Maleta (Suitcase) finally arrives at its new destination. As part of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s (PWC-ON) celebration of its 10th year anniversary, the Maleta Art… Read More Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit
A gathering to nurture the path towards an empowered Filipino-Canadian community
Toronto, ON – September 29, 2010 – Building upon a decade-strong legacy of women’s organizing and empowerment in Ontario, the struggles, experiences and perspectives of progressive Filipino-Canadian women will define the new path for the future of the entire community. “Creating, Strengthening and Nurturing the Filipino-Canadian Women’s Struggle for Genuine Liberation and Empowerment” invites all… Read More A gathering to nurture the path towards an empowered Filipino-Canadian community
Ten years and counting: Filipino-Canadian women to celebrate a decade of resistance
Toronto, ON – September 20, 2010 – October 2010 will be marked as a historic moment for the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) and its members as they celebrate 10 years of Filipino Canadian women’s struggle and resistance. For a decade, PWC has been at the forefront of advancing Filipino Canadian women’s liberation and… Read More Ten years and counting: Filipino-Canadian women to celebrate a decade of resistance
MKC Annual BBQ!
Magkaisa Centre Annual BBQ August 14th, 12:00 NN Earl Bales Park (South of Sheppard) Please see map for directions. It’s a potluck, so bring some food!
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
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’