Tag: resistance

Youth take back their future as future leaders at annual “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance” concert

For immediate release June 26,  2013  Toronto, ON—The Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance Organization (UKPC-ON) is celebrating their upcoming annual “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance” concert on the 13th day of July this year. The theme for this year is “Taking Back Our Future,” which will focus on the youth and their roles… Read More Youth take back their future as future leaders at annual “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance” concert

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

Youth take back their future in this year’s Roots Rhymes and Resistance

June 6, 2013 For immediate release Toronto, ON—The annual Roots Rhymes and Resistance concert organized by Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance is back for its fourth year here in Toronto. This year’s concert is titled, “Taking Back Our Future” and will, once again, be held at the University of Toronto’s Hart… Read More Youth take back their future in this year’s Roots Rhymes and Resistance

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

The arrival of the Maleta draws closer

Toronto, ON—March 10, 2010—Excitement builds up as the Maleta (Suitcase) Project draws closer to its launching date. Far from your average art exhibit, “End the Exploitation, March for Liberation: The Maleta Launch” will highlight art depicting the Filipino-Canadian community’s rich story of migration and resistance. Speakers and unique art works by progressive Filipino women, workers… Read More The arrival of the Maleta draws closer

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Maleta [suitcase]

Maleta (suitcase): Project Launch When:Saturday, March 20, 2010 Where:University of Toronto, International Student Centre (33 St. George Street) Come and join us for the arrival of the Maleta (suitcase) in Toronto.  The project launching will showcase some of the work of our Filipino community members discussing and unraveling the journal of migration of  Filipinos in Canada. Featuring: A… Read More Maleta [suitcase]

Magkaisa Centre

Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment Toronto, ON – February 7, 2010 – Filipino youth, women, workers and allies, numbering over 150 people, raised their fists in unity and empowerment at Toronto’s first ever “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance,” entitled “Turning Up the Resistance!” The event was… Read More Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment

Magkaisa Centre

Living Up to the Call of Continuing Our Legacy of Resistance: Palakasin II Communique

Living Up to the Call of Continuing Our Legacy of Resistance Communique for Palakasin II: Palakasin ang Ugnayan, Tuloy ang Laban! Filipino Youth Continue the Legacy of Resistance December 17, 2009 Toronto, ON – On November 28th, 2009, members from Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance of Ontario (UKPC/FCYA–ON) gathered together for… Read More Living Up to the Call of Continuing Our Legacy of Resistance: Palakasin II Communique

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

Filipino-Canadian youth gather to celebrate the spirit of resistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filipino-Canadian youth gather to celebrate the spirit of resistance Toronto, ON – November 19, 2009 – The excitement builds up as Filipino-Canadian youth from all over Toronto are gathering for a full-day event to mark the 2nd anniversary of the rebuilding of Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance (UKPC/FCYA)… Read More Filipino-Canadian youth gather to celebrate the spirit of resistance

FCYA/UKPC Ontario