Celebrating the Filipino Community in Canada
A blanket woven with intricate floral patterns is among the Philippine textiles on display at the Textile Museum of Canada in Toronto, where a new exhibition explores how fabric preserves stories of culture and identity. Body & Head: Philippine Indigenous Blankets and Headscarves From the 20th Century and Beyond opened Oct. 28 and runs until […]
Filipina Canadian writer Patria Rivera reflected on her literary journey and the Philippine history behind her debut novel in Toronto on Oct. 28. Held at Another Story Bookshop on Roncesvalles Avenue, the evening brought together Filipino Canadian writers and community members for poetry readings and a conversation about Rivera’s life and work. The event served […]
Adhika will mark 41 years of community service at its Oct. 31 annual general meeting in Toronto, with a focus on expanding community involvement and engaging younger generations. The meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Igorot Canadian Cultural Centre on Wilson Avenue. Adhika board member JB Ramos said the gathering […]
Filipino-Canadian writer Patria Rivera will headline KAPISANAN’s Edge of KLWKN Lit Series finale in Toronto on Oct. 28, featuring poetry readings and a book drive for a mobile library in the Philippines. The free event, A Night of Poetry and Prose with Patria Rivera, will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Another Story […]
Kain Tayo Filipino Food Village will bring Filipino Christmas traditions to Toronto on Nov. 14 with the return of Paskuhan Village, a holiday market showcasing local Filipino-owned businesses. The second annual event, taking place at The Parkdale Hall on Queen Street West, will feature Filipino-owned businesses offering traditional Christmas food and locally made products. Kain […]
Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe of Canada is celebrating 60 years of dance in Canada, with a new generation of dancers carrying its legacy forward in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1966 by Filipino immigrants, Fiesta Filipina has grown into Canada’s longest-running Filipino dance company. The organization showcases Philippine culture through performances across Canada and […]
Filipino parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to discuss their children’s health concerns with Filipino healthcare professionals at the free Filipino Kids’ Health Summit on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Igorot Canadian Cultural Centre in North York. Organized by Filipino Kids’ Health (FKH), a digital health literacy program based at St. Michael’s Hospital in […]
Filipino professionals hoping to work in Canada could face fewer work permit requirements under a proposed Canada–Philippines free trade agreement, as both countries continue negotiations ahead of a possible conclusion in November 2026. Toronto-based immigration lawyer Lou Janssen Dangzalan said the agreement could make it easier for certain Filipino professionals to obtain Canadian work permits […]
Participants at a Toronto workshop on Oct. 18 learned how small changes to their finances and eating habits could improve their overall well-being. Held at Bang Fitness on Walnut Avenue, Sweat and Sweldo brought together Filipino Canadians for an afternoon of physical exercise, financial literacy and nutrition education led by financial coach Brandon Benzon and […]
A self-defence workshop in Scarborough on Oct. 17 gave members of the Filipino-Canadian community hands-on training in personal safety, with lessons rooted in Filipino martial arts. The workshop was organized by Filipino-Canadian advocate Kate Patrieze Luna as part of her Protect Hearts, Protect Paws advocacy. The workshop brought together participants, most of whom were members […]
