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Hamid Jafari

A Vancouver B.C based journalist who writes about the Iranian community in Canada, art, culture and social media trends.

October 19, 2023
Arts & Culture/Local Journalism Initiative

Ann Pornel’s comedy: Where identity meets humour

"I think something that is true in every immigrant story is that we constantly have to prove ourselves to everyone. But it

October 12, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

Nobel Peace Prize shines light on Iran’s women’s rights movement, while advocates call for international action

Narges Mohammadi's Nobel recognition highlights the global significance of Iran's women's rights movement and prompts a call for international intervention in support

September 7, 2023
British Columbia/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Breaking barriers in the ring: The journey of the first Iranian-Canadian kickboxing champion

Farinaz Lari makes history in kickboxing, breaking rules and inspiring change

September 2, 2023
Arts & Culture/Diaspora Affairs/Local Journalism Initiative

Documentary by Iranian-Canadian looks for answers about the downing of Flight 752

The film chronicles the journey of a man who lost his wife and nine-year-old daughter in the tragedy.

Bahman Sahami (Nima) is the founder of the Vancouver area’s oldest Persian bookstore, a hidden gem on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
August 22, 2023
Arts & Culture/Books/British Columbia

This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

Tucked away on Lonsdale Avenue, Nima Library and Bookstore is a place where readers can discover a wide range of Persian books.

Mustafa Popalzai, now a Detective Constable of the Toronto Police
August 22, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

From refugee to role model: A Toronto police officer’s inspiring journey of hope and community.

In a remarkable story of triumph over adversity, Mustafa Popalzai, now a Detective Constable with the Toronto Police Service's Homicide Unit and

VPNB
August 10, 2023
Arts & Culture/British Columbia

North Van ballet academy keeps Iranian dance traditions alive

Vancouver Pars National Ballet director Azita Sahebjam remembers the day in 1979 when Revolutionary Guard members arrived with machine guns and closed

Parviz Tanavoli’s Poets, Locks, and Cages exhibition
August 4, 2023
Arts & Culture

Artist known as ‘Father of modern Iranian sculpture’ featured at Vancouver Art Gallery

More than 100 items from Parviz Tanavoli’s six decades of work are on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery in an exhibition

Women, Life, Freedom exihibition curator Saghi Ehteshamzadeh
August 2, 2023
Arts & Culture

Exhibition takes up the call of women, life, freedom

The instalment at Cityscape Community ArtSpace features artworks by female artists, shedding light on the ongoing movement led by women in Iran.

August 1, 2023
British Columbia/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Afshin the Emperor: A remarkable journey from Iran’s national team to the Vancouver Football Club

Iranian-American Afshin Ghotbi shares his journey in coaching soccer around the world, and his current role in developing Canadian soccer with Vancouver

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