While showcasing the struggle of one Indigenous family, the film also highlights how the foster care system, mental health issues and colonization continue to harm today’s Indigineous communities.
In light of the film’s screening at the 2020 DOXA Film Festival, held online for the first time due to COVID-19, SAD talked with Dumas about making Another Word for Learning.
Read MoreThe pandemic is forcing drag artists to rethink, revamp and reconsider their art.
Read MoreA group of Vancouver DJ’s have figured out how to throw a party during a pandemic while fighting systemic racism.
Read MoreI’m surprised to hear a thick French accent when Kriss Munsya answers my call, mid May. The only information he provides about himself on his (very aesthetically pleasing) website is that he’s thirty—something, lives in Vancouver, and makes his living through his passions of music, design, and photography. Similarly, the 34-year-old graphic designer was surprised to hear from SAD.
Read MoreThe Development Director is a very important role on our team, responsible for seeking out new fundraising opportunities for the magazine, including partnerships, donors, and grants.
Read More“Why are we expediting projects like this, that deliver so much value, only during a crisis? This sense of urgency should be weaved into what we do each and every day post pandemic.” says Gauthier. “Imagine how much we would accomplish, if we made every day count.”
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James' illustration Chains and interview quote “I can be a guy and I can cry and that’s a powerful thing.” inspired this month’s playlist. It is chain breaking and hopefully you will encounter a burning tear or two, at least connect with your emotions. Stay safe!
September’s forecast invites us to take stock of our strategies and deepen our understanding of who we want to be. With several intense planetary movements taking place this month, September is a time for recalibrating our needs and capacities—and recognizing which cups to fill and which ones to drain.
We speak to Thomas Maxey, DJ and founder of No Stress Chess, Vancouver’s own casual pop-up chess club, about the importance of connecting with strangers, finding community outside of your own spaces, and how chess can build those bridges.
Shanthini Balasubramanian, creative producer of the Mighty Asian Movie Making Marathon, sits down with SAD Mag to discuss how this film incubator program is fostering local talent.
Chris Cheung, author of Very Vancouver: Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City, takes us behind the scenes of his writing process as a journalist, reflects on growing up in the city, and shares his close-up view of Vancouver.
August’s Forecast offers opportunities for connection, inviting us to go deeper with ourselves and with one another. Emotional honesty continues to be at the forefront this month, encouraging us to hash things out and make amends. Thanks to the bright energy of Leo, now is a good time to get honest about what we want and celebrate who we are.
