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Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – September

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is thrilled to host once again our prized Latin American Short Stories Reading Group in collaboration with SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures. Join us for a discussion […]

Kairos Blanket Exercise with Hubert Barton and Catalina Parra

Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is thrilled to bring back our series, “Indigenous Experiences in Canada and Latin America – Working Towards Reconciliation” with the Kairos Blanket Exercise. Dive into a unique, hands-on experience […]

“Nepantla: Magia Ancestral” Studio Showing with Salome Nieto and Julio Medina

The Nest 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, B.C.

Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]

Sing, Don’t Cry | Exhibition Visit with Angie Quintanilla Coates and Miret Rodriguez

Vancouver, B.C.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture at the Sing, Don't Cry exhibition by Angie Quintanilla Coates. Inspired by the anthem "Cielito Lindo," this showcase explores the persistent optimism of Mexican life through bold geometric forms and vivid colours. The exhibition reflects a journey from hardship to joy, embodying the mantra "Canta y no llores" […]

Self-Portrait of Translation: George McWhirter in Conversation

Vancouver, B.C.

Poet, translator, and teacher George McWhirter was Vancouver’s first Poet Laureate and holds a startlingly impressive list of awards and honours since then, most recently as a translator from the Spanish of the 2024 Griffin Poetry Prize Winner, Self-Portrait in the Zone of Silence by Mexican novelist, activist, and journalist Homero Aridjis. In conversation with […]