Author: FCYA/UKPC Ontario

UKPC/FCYA-ON (Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada—Ontario) is a progressive Filipino Canadian youth and students organization that is committed to educating, organizing and mobilizing Filipino Canadian youth as a transformative and dynamic force that will nurture the new path towards the Filipino Canadian community’s just and genuine settlement and integration in Canadian society. It was established in 2001, under the guidance of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario, with the realization that the community’s long history of struggle and resistance must be passed on to the youth as they represent the future leaders of the growing Filipino Canadian community.

Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

Objectives: Address the unique struggles and challenges of East and Southeast Asian youths Exchange and develop ideas on youth development between different ethnic groups and community sectors Explore methods and community resources to nurture youth’s potential   Panel: Youth representatives from Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese community, community leaders from education, economy, sociology, mental health and government… Read More Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

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All-out against Canada’s neoliberal agenda: progressive Filipino Canadian youth march in unison for universal education

For immediate release February 1, 2012 Toronto, ON — On this National Day of Action to Drop Tuition Fees, members of the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance—Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON) stand in solidarity with the Canadian Federation of Students and all students as we demand to drop tuition fees and student debt and to advance our entitlement towards… Read More All-out against Canada’s neoliberal agenda: progressive Filipino Canadian youth march in unison for universal education

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Filipino Canadians condemn racist acts of neo-Nazi group: Taking it to the streets during hearing

Vancouver Statement For immediate release January 27,2012 The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance, Philippine Women Centre of BC and SIKLAB for Migrant Workers condemn the racist acts of neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour for setting a young Filipino man on fire while sleeping on a couch on Commercial Drive in 2009. We hold Canada’s legal and… Read More Filipino Canadians condemn racist acts of neo-Nazi group: Taking it to the streets during hearing

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Minister Jason Kenney unveils the true colour of multiculturalism: burqa ban during citizenship oath an act of racism and abuse of power

National Statement For immediate release December 21, 2011 Toronto, ON – The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) denounces Minister Jason Kenney’s blatantly racist and repressive ban on wearing any type of face covering while taking the oath during the citizenship ceremony, a policy that represents a direct attack of hatred and Islamophobia towards Muslim… Read More Minister Jason Kenney unveils the true colour of multiculturalism: burqa ban during citizenship oath an act of racism and abuse of power

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Standing strong in exposing Canada’s neoliberal agenda as Occupy Toronto movement marches on

Toronto, ON – Members of the Magkaisa Centre marched with over 2,000 people at the Occupy Toronto rally on October 15, 2011 as a show of solidarity and support with the Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York. Initiated in that city over a month ago, “Occupy” is now a growing global movement spanning across… Read More Standing strong in exposing Canada’s neoliberal agenda as Occupy Toronto movement marches on

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The Maleta arrives, yet again, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche art exhibit

Toronto, ON – Enthusiasm and excitement within the Filipino Canadian community elevates as their own “Maleta (Suitcase) Stories” resonate freely on October 1st, from sunset-to-sunrise, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche, an annual contemporary art event in Toronto. As the first-ever Filipino Canadian community-based art project to be included in such a prestigious event, “Maleta Stories”… Read More The Maleta arrives, yet again, at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche art exhibit

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Progressive Filipino Canadians break ground at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche

Toronto, ON – On October 1, 2011, witness the Filipino Canadian community’s histories unfold as the “Maleta” (Suitcase) Art Exhibit arrives at the internationally-renowned Nuit Blanche, a contemporary art event that will “transform the City of Toronto from, sunset-to-sunrise” into a night-long ephemera of artistic expression. In partnership with distinguished community artist, educator and PhD… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians break ground at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche

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Fearlessly reclaiming their role as the true purveyors of history

Toronto, ON–April 21, 2011–An unabashed display of collective brilliance, strength and unity by Filipino Canadian workers will commence at “Advancing the Working Class Struggle: A Critical Look at Canada’s Labour and Immigration Programs.” Organized by SIKLAB-ON, a progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization, in collaboration with UKPC@UofT/York (Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario… Read More Fearlessly reclaiming their role as the true purveyors of history

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