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Embrace the Nations – Diwali – Festival of Lights
Vernon Elks #45 3103 – 30th Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaVernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS) along with Vernon Elks 45 is thrilled to announce, a series of cultural events called “Embrace the Nations”. The four events will take place over the next 8 months and highlight four cultures from around the world. The VDICSS community members from those cultures will host the event along side Vernon Elk 45. The events aim to celebrate the diversity of cultures that are within the Vernon community, offering attendees a taste of the tradition cuisine, music, and dance that define these rich heritages.
Delight in the brilliance of Indian culture through a sample of Indian cuisine, Rangoli art, Henna and traditional dances and music.
Embrace the Nations – Diwali – Festival of Lights
Vernon Elks #45 3103 – 30th Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaVernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS) along with Vernon Elks 45 is thrilled to announce, a series of cultural events called “Embrace the Nations”. The four events will take place over the next 8 months and highlight four cultures from around the world. The VDICSS community members from those cultures will host the event along side Vernon Elk 45. The events aim to celebrate the diversity of cultures that are within the Vernon community, offering attendees a taste of the tradition cuisine, music, and dance that define these rich heritages.
Delight in the brilliance of Indian culture through a sample of Indian cuisine, Rangoli art, Henna and traditional dances and music.
Threads of Resilience
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThreads of Resilience - Workshop with Artist Evan Matchett-Wong - VDICSS Youth Group (age 13-19)
Featuring Evan Matchett-Wong, a Two-Spirit textile artist, this workshop will let local youth explore identities, discuss oppression, and embrace heritage through embroidery and textiles, promoting healing and celebration.
Evan Matchett-Wong is a textile artist hails from Treaty 6 Territory, with a strong focus on intersectional artistic practices, reflecting their mixed Chinese-Dene heritage and queerness. They will use Indigenous practices to facilitate conversation and ideas and create an open and safe space for participants. This embroidery/textile based workshop will give the opportunity for local youth to explore not only their unique identities and talk about their experiences of oppression but also give them the time to heal and celebrate their heritage.
Threads of Resilience
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThreads of Resilience - Workshop with Artist Evan Matchett-Wong - VDICSS Youth Group (age 13-19)
Featuring Evan Matchett-Wong, a Two-Spirit textile artist, this workshop will let local youth explore identities, discuss oppression, and embrace heritage through embroidery and textiles, promoting healing and celebration.
Evan Matchett-Wong is a textile artist hails from Treaty 6 Territory, with a strong focus on intersectional artistic practices, reflecting their mixed Chinese-Dene heritage and queerness. They will use Indigenous practices to facilitate conversation and ideas and create an open and safe space for participants. This embroidery/textile based workshop will give the opportunity for local youth to explore not only their unique identities and talk about their experiences of oppression but also give them the time to heal and celebrate their heritage.
Threads of Resilience
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThreads of Resilience - Workshop with Artist Evan Matchett-Wong - VDICSS Youth Group (age 13-19)
Featuring Evan Matchett-Wong, a Two-Spirit textile artist, this workshop will let local youth explore identities, discuss oppression, and embrace heritage through embroidery and textiles, promoting healing and celebration.
Evan Matchett-Wong is a textile artist hails from Treaty 6 Territory, with a strong focus on intersectional artistic practices, reflecting their mixed Chinese-Dene heritage and queerness. They will use Indigenous practices to facilitate conversation and ideas and create an open and safe space for participants. This embroidery/textile based workshop will give the opportunity for local youth to explore not only their unique identities and talk about their experiences of oppression but also give them the time to heal and celebrate their heritage.