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SUMMARY:Indigenous Business Fair at MOSAIC’s Boundary Office
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship! Learn\, connect\, and support reconciliation in our community. \nJoin us for our Indigenous Business Fair. Meet local Indigenous-owned businesses\, explore their products and services\, and learn how everyday purchasing can advance reconciliation. \n\nEvent at a Glance\n\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025\, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. PT\nLocation: MOSAIC Boundary Office\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 2P9\nWho’s welcome: Newcomers\, families\, partners\, staff\, and neighbours—all are welcome\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nMarketplace: Meet Indigenous vendors and artisans \nLearning & Dialogue: Hear vendor stories and learn about the cultural and economic impact of Indigenous entrepreneurship.\nCommunity Connections: Build relationships and discover ways to support Indigenous-owned businesses year-round.\n\nBusiness Directory\n\nAnother Coyote\nBlack Bear Beading (Speʔəθ Beading) — Instagram @blackbear_beading\nBlue Sky Native Artisan — Instagram @blueskyjwg\nDizzy Bear Designs — Website | Facebook\nGiggy’s Beads Boutique — Facebook | Instagram\nGrants Organics — Instagram\nHummingbird Creations — Instagram\nRavenSong — Website\nUp the River Baking — Instagram @uptheriverbaking\nʔəy̓ šxʷqʷéləwən Creations — Instagram @uy_shqwuluwun_creations\n\n\nWhy This Matters\nFor over 49 years\, MOSAIC has supported immigrants\, refugees\, and newcomers across Metro Vancouver. Through our Centre for Diversity\, we are committed to fostering respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and advancing reconciliation throughout our work. This event will highlight the creativity\, entrepreneurship\, and cultural contributions of Indigenous-owned businesses. \n\nWho Should Attend\n\nNewcomers and community members eager to learn and shop local\nService partners\, educators\, and employers committed to reconciliation\nAnyone interested in Indigenous art\, culture\, and entrepreneurship\n\n\nHow to Support Indigenous Businesses (Respectfully)\n\nListen first: Ask vendors about their work and stories.\nBuy directly: Purchasing directly supports Indigenous entrepreneurs.\nCredit the source: When sharing on social media\, name the artist/vendor
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SUMMARY:LANDING/BECOMING: A Mixed-Media Art Exhibition by Queer Immigrants and Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:‘Landing/Becoming’ is a 2-day-long mixed media exhibition at MOSAIC’s Boundary office exploring the intersections of immigration and queerness through art\, writing\, film\, and performance. Created by queer newcomers and immigrants and curated by the Centre for Diversity\, the exhibit centers experiences of identity\, belonging\, and meaning-making – asking what it means to build a home in a new place\, and within yourself. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: July 22 – July 23\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Community Room\, MOSAIC – 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia \nNo registration is needed for this event\, feel free to walk in and enjoy the exhibition! \nMeet the Artists\nArefeh Norouzi\n \nCountry of origin\nIran \nMedium of choice\nAcrylic paints \nArefeh Norouzi is a self-taught artist whose practice is shaped by an intuitive dialogue with the canvas\, where gravity and chemistry replace the traditional brushstroke\, transforming painting into a unique form of visual alchemy. In her practice\, she invites the paint to flow on canvas\, creating portal to ethereal realms where microscopic patterns of nature echo the vastness of the cosmos. Having exhibited internationally\, Norouzi speaks a universal language of rhythm and light\, finding harmony in shared patterns and reflecting the beauty discovered in surrender through contemporary abstraction. \nJuan Rivas\n \nCountry of origin\nColombia \nMedium of choice\nAcrylic paints \nJuan Felipe Rivas is a Colombian artist\, psychologist\, and lawyer currently living in Vancouver\, Canada. After being forced to leave Colombia because of violence\, he found in painting a meaningful way to process loss\, rebuild hope\, and reconnect with himself. His work explores resilience\, memory\, migration\, and the emotional landscapes shaped by displacement. Through color\, texture\, and symbolism\, Juan Felipe transforms personal experiences into visual narratives that invite reflection\, healing\, and human connection. For him\, art is more than creative expression—it is a path toward renewal and a bridge between cultures. His paintings reflect both the challenges and the strength that emerge from beginning again in a new country. \nAntonio De Dios González\n \nCountry of origin\nMexico \nMedium of choice\nPhotography \nBorn in Mexico in 1970\, Antonio is a Mexican Indigenous artist whose photography explores identity\, migration\, and belonging. After spending more than a decade as a teacher\, he arrived in Canada over seven years ago as an LGBTQ+ refugee\, beginning a new chapter of his life. Photography became a way to document his journey\, capturing moments of resilience\, cultural connection\, and everyday beauty. His images reflect the experience of rebuilding a sense of home while honoring his Indigenous heritage and lived experiences. Through his work\, he invites viewers to reflect on identity\, hope\, and the transformative power of community. \nRay Hassoun\n \nCountry of origin\nSyria \nMedium of choice\nMakeup \nRay Hassoun is a makeup artist whose work focuses on enhancing identity and self-expression through beauty. While living in Erbil\, Iraq\, he worked primarily with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community\, offering makeup services that helped them express themselves in a safe and affirming way. For many of his clients\, makeup was not only about appearance\, but also about confidence\, dignity\, and feeling seen in a society where they often felt invisible or unsafe. Through his practice\, he learned that makeup can be a powerful form of communication and resistance. Each face he worked on carried a personal story of identity\, resilience\, and belonging. His work became a space of trust where people could freely express who they are without judgment. In this exhibition\, he presents the idea that beauty is deeply connected to identity and belonging. His experience working in this context has shaped his understanding of queerness and migration as shared human experiences of searching for safety\, acceptance\, and self-expression. This work reflects not only his technical skills as an artist\, but also his commitment to creating spaces where identity can exist openly and with pride. \nRay has generously offered to host 30-minute\, free\, live makeup sessions across both days of the exhibition! If you’re interested in getting your makeup done by Ray\, please sign up for a slot HERE \nGil Zuniga\n \nCountry of origin\nMexico \nMedium of choice\nFabric/ Textiles \nGilberto is a Mexican fashion artist and designer whose passion for couture began at the age of four. Using whatever materials he could find—from socks and fabric scraps to other everyday objects—he created garments for dolls\, discovering his love for design at an early age. During elementary school\, he learned cross-stitch embroidery and participated in sewing and dressmaking courses offered by community organizations\, further developing his creative skills. \nIn 1995\, Gilberto took his first professional step by studying Haute Couture\, earning his first diploma and beginning his career designing and selling custom gowns. He later completed a Fashion Design Technician program in 2002\, expanding his expertise in garment construction and design. \nThroughout his career\, Gilberto has specialized in elegant evening gowns\, quinceañera dresses\, bridal gowns\, and custom couture pieces. His work has been featured in beauty pageants\, where he has also served as a judge\, and he has appeared on local television as a fashion expert\, sharing his knowledge and passion for design. \nToday\, Gilberto continues to create timeless\, handcrafted pieces that celebrate elegance\, craftsmanship\, and the transformative power of fashion as an art form. \nAbout the Organizer\nCentre for Diversity: \nThe Centre for Diversity helps organizations cultivate inclusive\, respectful\, and equitable environments. Through tailored training\, education and equity reviews\, we support leaders\, teams\, and direct services staff in building cultural awareness\, practicing meaningful inclusion\, and embedding equity into everyday work. \n  \n 
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