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In Your Neighbourhood Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby

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History & heritage Tour
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Location

Burnaby Village Museum

6501 Deer Lake Ave

Burnaby, BC

Directions: Stride Studios Building #13.

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

About

In this curatorial talk and tour, learn about the history and diverse experiences of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian communities. Through poetry, plays, family photographs and commissioned art, discover what makes this community unique. Space is limited.

Register online on Burnaby.ca/WebReg (barcode 40338) starting August 12 or call 604-297-4565.

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City of Burnaby

Burnaby is a vibrant city at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver. We’re blessed with an amazing natural environment; a strong cultural mosaic; thriving town centres; dedicated technology, business and education districts; welcoming neighbourhoods; and amenities and attractions that make Burnaby a great place to live, work, learn and play.

City government and citizens work hand-in-hand to make Burnaby a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community.

This event is part of a hub:

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