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The Laurier Institution - Diversity/Vancouver



Welcome to Diversity/Vancouver, an annual multimedia series exploring cultural diversity in Greater Vancouver. Listen to what Futurist David Baxter, Filmmaker Mina Shum, Mayor Larry Campbell and others have to say about diversity, Vancouver and our future. Then join the discussion.



Screening Room

Mayor Larry Campbell
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Publisher Alden Habacon
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Journalist Sudha Krishna
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The Diverse City
Mayor Larry Campbell
"One of the things that says what a city is about is their culture..."


The Next Generation
Publisher Alden Habacon
"Imagine you have these groups of kids of Chinese descent..."


Being "Asian"
Journalist Sudha Krishna
"Well, I find the term Asian troubling cause what the heck does it mean..."



Filmmaker Mina Shum
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Architect Arthur Erickson
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Futurist David Baxter
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Telling Stories
Filmmaker Mina Shum
"I did a lot of sitting in front of the TV on Sunday afternoon watching Doris Day movies..."


A Diverse Future
Architect Arthur Erickson
"I think we're going to have more immigration from all over the world..."


The Road Ahead
Futurist David Baxter
"Diversity is real tough man – it's real real tough but it's the only way..."



Diversity/Vancouver is sponsored by:


Channel M
RBC Foundation
Circle Productions




The Future of Multiculturalism in BC
In mid-February, The Laurier Institution co-sponsored a one-day consultation on "The Future of Multiculturalism in BC". To listen to audiotapes of the speakers and to read a summary of the highlights, visit Community Resources.





Diversity 2010
Leveraging the 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Games to brand and make Greater Vancouver a truly multicultural community
View the full report and key recommendations


Community Forums 2004
Is Greater Vancouver a truly multicultural community? Former BC premier Ujall Dosanjh and others tell us what they think on Community Forums 2004.


Diversity Debates 2004
What are some of the major immigration issues facing Greater Vancouver? Check out what the experts have to say on Diversity Debates.






© The Laurier Institution 2005