Philippine art and the Filipino artist... in focus
June 2022
The Filipino in Me - Insights into Living Heritage is an online exhibit of multimedia works on Philippine living heritage themes in Canada.
This event aims to explore the unique qualities and build an inventory of Philippine living heritage in Canada. It aims to encourage art creation, and an appreciation on how art can engage the community and the exploration of heritage. This is a wonderful opportunity to further artistic practice, promote Philippine culture , and showcase original works to the public.
Call for submissions open until May 22, 2022.
Public release: June 2021
Premiered: February 20-28, 2021
Paglalayag: the Philippines to Canada Journey chronicles the stories of migration, and the lives of Filipinos in Alberta.
Paglalayag is the Filipino word for voyage or journey. This documentary relates the stories of Filipinos: those who arrived in the 1960s: the teachers; nurses; caregivers; temporary foreign workers; the contributions and achievements; and the importance of heritage with Filipino-Canadians.
This video project is presented with the support of the Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada and Alberta Ministry of Culture, MultiCulturalism and Status of Women.
