Faces of VLACC: Silene Razo 19 days ago 22 0 0 Silene Razo is a Mexican dancer, actress, and emerging choreographer based in Vancouver. Since immigrating to Canada in 2017, she has become a familiar presence in the Latin dance and performingLearn more
Poetry as Protest: The Power of Rosario Castellanos’ Words April 29, 2025 55 0 0 Born in 1925, Rosario Castellanos was a pioneering Mexican writer, poet, and feminist whose work continues to influence literature and social thought. Raised in Chiapas, she became a prominent voiceLearn more
Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | Special Edition Rosario Castellanos with Tamara Mitchell Started May 13, 2025 92 0 0 Join VLACC’s Latin American Reading Group for a special edition celebrating 100th anniversary of Rosario Castellanos—renowned author, poet, and feminist icon.Learn more
Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute Started May 9, 2025 103 0 0 Translating Rosario Castellanos: A Dance and Literary Tribute Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 12 pm – 1 pm Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch – Grand Staircase, Level 8Learn more
Preguntas a Rosario | A Community Workshop Started May 11, 2025 146 0 0 Move, Reflect, and Bring Rosario Castellanos’ Poetry to Life Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – Room BLearn more
Seeds of Resistance – An Interdisciplinary Tribute to Rosario Castellanos’ Life and Work Started May 15, 2025 213 0 0 Join us for an evening of reflection and artistic expression as we celebrate the centennial of Rosario Castellanos—one of Mexico’s most influential writers, poets, and intellectuals. Date: Thursday, May 15,Learn more
FACES OF VLACC | Cristina Cury March 20, 2025 50 0 0 Meet Cristina Cury, former volunteer, current Board Member, and founder of the consulting firm Mandarina Global. Cristina and her husband, Andre, have been involved with VLACC since 2016, when theyLearn more
FACES OF VLACC | Jaqueline (Yaky) Sánchez March 6, 2025 57 0 0 Meet Jaqueline (Yaky) Sánchez, an enthusiastic VLACC volunteer from Mexico. Those who have had the pleasure of working alongside Yaky highlight how her vibrant energy contributes to VLACC’s mission ofLearn more
Reimagining Histories: The Art of Firelei Báez Started March 15, 2025 109 0 0 Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the work of Firelei Báez, a Dominican American artist whose versatile practice reimagines histories, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean. ThroughLearn more
