Upcoming: Commemorate The 100th Anniversary of anti-Asian riots
Published by Patrick September 5th, 2007 in Racially Visible Tags: Racially Visible.The Association of Chinese Canadians for Equality and Solidarity Society (ACCESS) and Head Tax Families Society of Canada would be honoured by your presence this Friday evening at a dinner gathering of anti-racism, human rights and social justice activists. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. BYOB beer and wine okay.
- 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday September 7, 2007
- Kalayaan Centre, 451 Powell Street, Vancouver
On site will be one of two video installations titled “Shattered” by Karin Lee, current artist in residence at Video In. The works question the official reports of the anti-Asian riots that took place in Vancouver between September 7-10th, 1907. Earlier at 3:00pm, Karin presents an Artist Talk. Later in the evening, following our by-invitation-only gathering, there will be a reception open to the public at 8:00pm. For more information: email Sid Tan.