National Roots, Rhymes and Resistance
“Panahon Natin, Our Moment: Step Up, Stand Out!”
Friday, July 16 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM
Arbor Room, 7 Hart House Circle
at the University of Toronto
$10 Cover… Read More Stepping up eagerly and standing out fearlessly for our moment of resistance
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!”
Toronto, ON – June 14, 2010 – Once again, Filipino-Canadians are unpacking their stories of migration as the Maleta Project continues its journey into Queen West’s Gallery 1313. As part of the Laidlaw Foundation’s “New Shape” exhibit, running from the 9th to the 20th of June, three pieces from the Maleta Project are being displayed.… Read More The Maleta journeys on into Laidlaw’s “New Shape” exhibit
Montreal, QC – April 28, 2010 – Progressive Filipino Canadians await the days that they will, once again, reaffirm the growing unity amongst progressive national organizations of Filipino Canadians workers, women and youth in advancing the struggle for our community’s empowerment and development at the historic conference “Counterspin towards our just and genuine settlement and… Read More Ninotchka Rosca, internationally acclaimed novelist, to link arms with progressive Filipino Canadians at the “Counterspin” national conference
Second Announcement Montreal, QC – Excitement and anticipation builds as progressive Filipino Canadians prepare for “Counterspin towards a just and genuine settlement and integration” – a national conference that signifies the continuing struggle of the Filipino Canadian community for full participation and entitlement in Canadian society. To be held on April 30, May 1 &… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians to cultivate the new path for genuine settlement and integration in Canada
National Conference April 30, May 1-2, 2010 will mark the days that progressive Filipino Canadians will, once again, galvanize their unity in a national conference called “Counterspin towards a just and genuine settlement and integration.” This landmark conference is the product of the strengthening unity amongst the progressive national organizations of Filipino Canadians including workers,… Read More Counterspin towards a just and genuine settlement and integration: Filipino Canadian workers, women and youth link arms, raise fists and be counted!
Toronto, ON – March 17, 2010 – Going beyond tokenizing traditional cultural performances and culinary treats, the Maleta (suitcase) Project aims to sew the experiences of the Filipino community together to weave a history of Filipino migration to Canada. Titled “End the Exploitation, March for Liberation: The Maleta Launch,” the opening show will focus on… Read More Countdown to the Maleta Launch
Toronto, ON—March 10, 2010—Excitement builds up as the Maleta (Suitcase) Project draws closer to its launching date. Far from your average art exhibit, “End the Exploitation, March for Liberation: The Maleta Launch” will highlight art depicting the Filipino-Canadian community’s rich story of migration and resistance. Speakers and unique art works by progressive Filipino women, workers… Read More The arrival of the Maleta draws closer