FACES OF VLACC | Cristina Cury
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 they
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FACES OF VLACC | Jaqueline (Yaky) Sánchez
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 of
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FACES OF VLACC | Peter Rodríguez-Pontón
Meet Peter Rodríguez-Pontón, proud Baritone Bass of the Canto Vivo choir and former VLACC board member. Originally from Ecuador, Peter has been involved with the centre for over a decade. In reflecting on
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FACES OF VLACC | Sérgio Pires
Meet Sérgio Pires, Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro and the music director of Canto Vivo –The VLACC Choir– created in 2017 to celebrate and promote community through Latin American music.
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FACES OF VLACC | Catalina Parra
Meet Catalina Parra, a multifaceted member of the VLACC community who has worn many hats—volunteer, artist, facilitator, and supporter. For Catalina, VLACC has been more than just an arts organization;
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Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – January
Started January 14, 2025
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VLACC is excited to host the January edition of a reading group for anyone passionate about Latin American literature. Join us for an engaging discussion of three Brazilian short stories: “Lion” (2010)
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Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – November
Started November 12, 2024
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VLACC, in partnership with UBC, is thrilled to present the November session of our reading group. This program invites all who are interested in exploring short stories by Latin American
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Self-Portrait of Translation: George McWhirter in Conversation
Started October 24, 2024
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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
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Latin American Reading Group | Latin Expressions Special Edition
Started October 16, 2024
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We’re excited to announce a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, part of the Latin Expressions series. This event welcomes anyone passionate about the rich narratives
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