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Canada | November 21, 2009

TEDx ... yes, as in the offshoot of the infamous TED Talks. Pinch me, I'm still in disbelief that this actually happened. Watch the embedded video.

2009 Korean Association of Canadian Studies International Conference

DFAIT | November 13, 2009

I was invited to contribute a paper and to speak at the international conference organized by the Korean Association of Canadian Studies, which took place at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea. It was called, Citizenship and Diversity in Multicultural Societies: Canadian Experience and Implications for Korea. Kyung Hee University, Seoul

Pecha Kucha Vancouver Vol. 8

Pecha Kucha | October 29, 2009

It was a real honour to present my most creative work at Pecha Kucha in Vancouver. It was the first time I presented my fashion photography work to the public, as these shoots (back in 2003) have not yet been published. I was surprised to have gotten an applause mid-way my presentation. Apparently, one of the best PK's!

Mount Royal University | Calgary

Canada | October 21, 2009

Presented by the Faculty of Communication Studies and the Office of Diversity and Human Rights of Mount Royal University. Leacock Theatre, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta Special thanks to: Marc Chikinda Dean, Communication Studies Brad Clark Faculty, Broadcasting Jamie Fillion...

National Manager's Community | Calgary

Canada | October 20, 2009

I was a guest speaker for the Learning and Development forum of the National Manager's Community Alberta Region. This was broken into two sessions: one on Diversity 2.0 and another on applying these new diversity concepts in the workforce and on the front lines.

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Canada | October 8, 2009

Over the two days, I gave four presentations at VIU: my career story (which included dealing with racism in youth), diversity in media, producing web media and the diversity business case.

Institute of Canadian Citizenship (ICC) Annual Conference

Canada | October 2, 2009

I was a guest speaker and gave a workshop for the Institute of Canadian Citizenship, which was founded by Canada's former Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson. I spoke at a closed session on Diversity 2.0. This session aimed to help ICC's members learn more about diversity and how to work with it as well as be something that they feel is practically relevant to engaging new and established citizens in the practice of inclusive citizenship.

Asian American Journalists Association visit Vancouver

Canada | September 18, 2009

I moderated a panel I helped to coordinate, in partnership with CBC, the Asian American Journalists Association and the UBC Graduate School of Journalism, on diversity, new media and journalism's future in Canada and the U.S.

Diversity & Journalism | UBC Graduate School of Journalism

Canada | September 17, 2009

I gave my annual a seminar at the graduate students of the UBC Graduate School of Journalism. This was a presentation on critical journalism and diversity that I had developed with Dr. Minelle Mahtani (University of Toronto).

Chinese Canadian identity from a history of contributions and discrimination | CFR

Canada | April 22, 2009

The Canadians For Reconciliation will be hosting a conference about Chinese Canadian identity from a history of contributions and discrimination. Saturday April 25, 2009 Newbern Memorial Alliance Church | Map 626 East 58 Avenue Vancouver 2:00 PM to 4:00...

Strategic Hiring as Part of your Diversity Plan | The Diversity Advantage: The Business Case for Diversity | Statistics Canada | March 19, 2009

Canada | March 19, 2009

To commemorate the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, each year, the Visible Minorities Consultative Group (VMCG) of Statistics Canada organizes a half-day event. This event will took place under the theme of The...

Multiculturalism 2.0 | The Road Ahead: Reflecting Canada's Changing Face | Department of Justice | March 19, 2009

Canada | March 19, 2009

I was invited by the Advisory Committee on Visible Minorities (ACVM), an employment equity group within the federal Department of Justice to give a 20-minute version of my presentation "Beyond the Mosaic: Canada's Multiculturalism 2.0". The Mandate of the Advisory...

Moderator/MC | Statistics Canada conference on immigration and diversity | February 23, 2009

Canada | February 23, 2009

I was invited to moderate and MC a conference called Diversity Matters in Vancouver, a one-day conference featuring a panel of high-profile experts who explored the changes, trends and implications of ethno-cultural diversity and immigration for Canada, British Columbia and...

North Central Teacher's Convention Association | February 5-6th, 2008

Canada | February 5, 2009

I gave a presentation called "Vision of a Diverse, Inclusive Canada" for the North Central Teacher's Convention Association (NCTCA), of the Alberta Teacher's Association. They hold an annual Teacher's Conference. This year's conference was called "Learning from Canadians": The theme...

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