We had an educational, thought-provoking, and inspiring film screening and panel co-hosted with Chinatown Together tonight. The film “Big Fight in Little Chinatown” is “a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents,… Continue reading

Coffee shops have become central hubs for community and connection, bringing people together in an ever-increasingly digital world. Today, I had a meaningful conversation with Pastor Beth, who leads an affirming evangelical church. This church affirms that LGBTQ+ individuals can preach the gospel, help people follow Jesus, and value the Bible’s importance in our faith journey.… Continue reading

The 360 Community, alongside two other groups, showcased a booth at the Richmond Salmon Festival on July 1st. Our aim was to offer accurate information and dispel myths about substance use and harm reduction in the community. The event was a resounding success, marked by engaging dialogues, Naloxone kit training, and the distribution of educational… Continue reading

Today, I had an in-depth conversation with a community member, G, about the minimum attention given to the harm reduction debate within his ethnic community. Our dialogue resulted in a productive exchange of perspectives and a greater mutual understanding. While G did not fully support harm reduction, our conversation brought us closer together and helped… Continue reading

At an intercultural meeting organized by Richmond Multicultural Community Services today, a diverse group gathered to share their experiences as newcomers to Canada. Despite the small turnout, the attendees represented different cultural backgrounds, migration contexts, and age groups. Together, we expressed gratitude for Canada’s welcoming environment while discussing the challenges we faced during the settlement… Continue reading

Today, I had a meeting with Alan Hill, who’s the Inclusive Community Coordinator for Richmond Multicultural Community Services.  I was encouraged by Alan’s work to bring people together for dialogue.  Our country welcomes people with different cultures to come to live here together.  For me, the success of multiculturalism relies on our intercultural work.  If… Continue reading

The Richmond Food Aid Society Coalition invited me to a Zoom meeting, where I connected with individuals and faith groups dedicated to enhancing food security in the community. It was disheartening but not unexpected to learn that the supply of food donations is still insufficient to meet the growing demand. Nevertheless, I am hopeful that… Continue reading

As a guest, I had the privilege of attending the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition’s annual general meeting. I was deeply impressed by the hardworking volunteers and their impactful work to combat poverty in Richmond. During the meeting, the staff from VCH delivered an insightful presentation on addressing the stigma associated with substance use. We heard… Continue reading

I met with a Bahai leader at a coffee shop this morning. His stories of faith and perseverance touched me despite facing persecution. We planned to meet again to explore spirituality and interfaith connections. After our meeting, I spoke to two gentlemen who were having a Bible study. The leader emphasized the importance of sharing… Continue reading

I was privileged to attend Richmond Multicultural Community Services’ “Strengthening Our Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Connection” event.  To my surprise, it was an incredibly engaging and inspiring gathering. The organizers invited the Vancouver Playback Theatre (VPT) team to lead the session. VPT specializes in Playback Theatre, an interactive form of improvisational theatre that allows audience members… Continue reading