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

October 22, 2010May 25, 2021 FCYA/UKPC 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

October 4, 2010May 25, 2021 Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

The Maleta journeys on into Laidlaw’s “New Shape” exhibit

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

June 14, 2010May 25, 2021 FCYA/UKPC Ontario

Filipino-Canadian community’s stories of migration unravels at the arrival of the Maleta

March 24, 2010May 25, 2021 Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Countdown to the Maleta Launch

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

March 18, 2010May 25, 2021 Magkaisa Centre

The arrival of the Maleta draws closer

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

March 11, 2010May 25, 2021 Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

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