Community and Civic Events 2007

Except for conferences and symposia, events are free to the public unless otherwise indicated.

August

2-3 Redress Express Symposium at Chinese Cultural Centre
3 Redress Express Exhibition (Opening) at Centre A
3 Riots to Handover (1997) film screenings at Chinatown Night Market**
4-5 Powell Street Fesival Oppenheimer Park, Firehall Arts Centre, Japanese Hall
  • Kokoro Dance: Saturday, August 4, 5:30-6:00pm, Oppenheimer Park (grounds). Kokoro will be premiering a new piece written specifically to commemorate the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots.
  • Powell Street Walking Tours: Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5, 1:00 and 3:00pm daily (meet in Buddhist Church; registration required).
  • Harry Aoki & Tokyo Express: Sunday, August 5, 4:00-5:00pm at Vancouver Japanese Language School (hall)
17 Riots to Handover (1967) film screenings at Chinatown Night Market**
19 Riots to Astronauts Special Anniversaries program with Out on Screen annual film series of queer media Aug 16-29. Tickets online: www.ticketstonight.ca
24 Riots to Handover (1947) film screenings at Chinatown Night Market**
31 Riots to Handover (1907) film screenings at Chinatown Night Market**
** More information can be found in Screenings

September
7 The 1907 Race Riots & Beyond Conference, SFU Harbour Centre**
7 Riot Walk from 4:30-6:00pm, Meeting place/starting point TBA**
7 Reconciliation Dinner at Floata Chinese Restaurant, Ticket info
7-Oct The Work of Migration Exhibit with SWARM Opening Sept. 7 to Oct. 7 at the Gallery Gachet
** More information can be found in Projects

October
19 BC Teachers Federation Anti-Racism Activity
TBA Heart of the City Festival

November
TBA Heart of the City Festival
TBA UBC Student Showcase at Vancouver Museum and/or Carnegie Centre
TBA Asia Pacific Foundation Forum on the Future of Pacific Canada
For more information, please contact us at info@anniversaries07.ca