Vi Can Shine

05/30/2024

The government of British Columbia has launched the Racist Incident Helpline to help people who experienced or witnessed racism in the province.

This helpline, which will be available from Monday to Friday, offers support in 240 languages, making it easier for people to report their experiences. Importantly, you don't have to live in British Columbia to use this service; it's open to anyone who has encountered racism within the province.

The service is anonymous, so personal data will not be collected. Only general data will be to help track trends and improve resources as needed.

To learn more about this service, visit www.racistincidenthelpline.ca

Left to right: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC, George Chow, Minister of Citizens' Services of BC, Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives.

11/16/2023

Thomas Vo Van Tao (thomasvovantao.com) performs Mohiniyattam, an Indian classical dance style also known as the dance of the Enchantress.

10/05/2023

We were excited to have been invited to the BC Premier’s Round Rable on Mid-Autumn Festival on September 28, 2023, with Premier Eby, Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Greene, MLA George Chow, MLA Henry Yao, and MLA Aman Singh.

We asked Premier Eby the following question: The recent “Whites Only Mom and Tots” poster found in Coquitlam highlights how hate and discrimination continue to be pervasive within our society. How is the government planning to ensure that any proposed hate reporting mechanisms accommodate the ability to report hate incidents in languages such as Vietnamese?

Premier Eby took a strong stance on the recent distressing event of the "Whites Only Mom and Tots" poster found in Coquitlam. He acknowledged that these incidents highlight our society's pervasive nature of hate and discrimination. The Premier expressed that such incidents are profoundly disturbing and that the government is unwavering in its commitment to combat racism and ensure that every member of the community feels safe and welcomed in their neighborhood.

To address these issues, the government is taking concrete steps. For instance, the Attorney General is working on establishing an anti-racism hotline that will accept hate crime reports in multiple languages, including Vietnamese. This will enable the government to identify the roots of these discriminatory issues and respond effectively through a network of funded anti-racism workers. Additionally, the government is conducting and pushing out surveys across the province to better understand the occurrences and extent of racism and systemic racism within government structures.

We then asked Premier Eby the question: Language continues to be a barrier to accessing justice and government services. With Vietnam being among the top five sources of international students, how is the government planning to upgrade its websites to allow for an immediate translation of information in multiple languages?

The government recognizes language as a barrier to accessing justice and government services, especially as BC is experiencing an increasing Vietnamese population of international students. The government is actively working to upgrade its websites for immediate translation into multiple languages, such as offering translation of press releases into languages like Vietnamese. Furthermore, while there are language translation services for 200 languages for some government phone-based services, the government intends to expand translations to all its services. The government is also committed to conducting surveys to track the different languages and cultural groups that exist in the province to ensure inclusive language implementation.

Our presence at the roundtable was a great exchange of ideas, and we are eager to continue the dialogue concerning hate crimes. Thanks to Vivian Nguyen for attending this event on our behalf.

09/06/2023

Join our "Phở For Scholarship" Scholarship Awards & Fundraising Dinner to empower BC's students!

Let's shape future leaders and create a brighter tomorrow together. Your support, big or small, matters.

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Purchase at door $60/ticket

08/30/2023

05/29/2023

Tony Bui writes how a Vietnamese garment is part of his journey to explore his Vietnamese heritage, and what it means to reclaim his history and identity.

03/18/2023

Heads up! There are three $1,000 scholarships available to Vietnamese-Canadian post-secondary & trade students from the Vietnamese Professionals Association of BC - VPABC

For more details and application form, please visit: https://www.vpabc.ca/students/

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03/03/2023

🎉Congratulations Kyana!

09/07/2022

FORTÉ Entertainment is looking to cast 2nd Generation Vietnamese Canadian/American (15-25 years old) for the second season of "How I Got Here" You can watch their showreel from 1st season here: https://forte-entertainment.com/portfolio/high/

This info session is open to members and non-members. To attend, please send an email to [email protected] and we will send you a link.

For more information about the show and to apply, visit: https://www.fortecasting.com/

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09/04/2022

07/03/2022

Our newest episode is out!

https://www.vicanshine.com/chrystal-phan-artist/

In this episode, we chat with the artist, Chrystal Phan, from Victoria, B.C. about her art and her experiences growing up in a Vietnamese Canadian refugee family.

You can meet Chrystal and see some of her work this month at the Surrey Fusion Festival at the Vietnamese Canadian booth.

06/23/2022

F***y packs are in again.

06/22/2022

Do you wear one or have one that was given to you?

Mum was surprised when I first expressed interest in wearing a jade bangle. “You know they’re for old ladies, right?”

06/19/2022

Our new episode is here! Listen to Andy Pham and Edward Gudewill talk about real estate and investment and learn what you need to be aware of when you invest your money.

You can listen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform or here: https://www.vicanshine.com/real-estate-and-investment/

If you enjoyed today's show and want to learn more about investment and real estate, let us know! We'll bring Andy and Edward back for more.

06/15/2022

Our next episode will be released this Sunday!

It will feature Andy Pham, who works in Commercial Mortgages Asset Management, and Edward Gudewill, an Investment Advisor. They will be discussing real estate and investments, give a rundown of some basic concepts, and share some tips.

Note: This episode will be in English.

06/07/2022

Go check out this show!

06/05/2022

Happy Sunday everyone! We have just released a new episode today.

In this episode, we interview Professor Nguyễn Văn Sâm about Southern Vietnamese Literature between 1945 and 1954. Host, Que-Tran, and Professor Nguyen will also be discussing his book Văn Chương Tranh Đấu Miền Nam.

You can listen to it on your favourite podcasting platform or on our website here: https://www.vicanshine.com/southern-vietnamese-literature-vi-can-shine/

05/14/2022

Our final episode in our Let's Talk - Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý series is out! Listen to our final episode on your favorite podcasting platform or here: https://www.vicanshine.com/lets-talk-suc-khoe-tam-ly-loss-and-grief-part-2/

Tonight, Veronica and Vi will be talking about Loss and Grief but with a focus on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the residential school system.

We hope that we were able to open the door to a better understanding of mental health in the Vietnamese community.

I would like to personally thank Veronica and Vi for their hard work and openness in creating this mini-series for the public. They were very kind to volunteer their time, skills, and knowledge to Vi Can Shine! and the community at large. Hopefully, we'll hear some more from Vi and Veronica in the future!

Thank you to all our listeners!

05/07/2022

Our new episode of Let's Talk has dropped!

Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Loss and Grief. They will discuss how different people experience grief and the 5 stages of grief as introduced by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

You can listen on our website or on your favorite podcasting platform. https://www.vicanshine.com/

05/01/2022

04/30/2022

Vi and Veronica will be talking about Neurotransmitters like Dopamine, Serotonin, and Endorphins and how they can relate to mental health.

https://www.vicanshine.com/lets-talk-suc-khoe-tam-ly-neurotransmitters/

**Just to note! The thoughts and opinions shared here tonight are of Vi and Veronica and are not to be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a licensed professional for more information.

04/29/2022

We have a GoFundMe for Veronica so she can bring smiles to people within the community. Please share and help Veronica reach her goal! Thank-you! ❤️

Check out the link for more information!

https://gofund.me/814dc6b7

Pictures courtesy of Veronica Doan and Watari Counselling & Support Services Society.

04/27/2022

Hurrah!🎉 We've recently reached 500 podcast downloads! Congrats to all our dedicated volunteers!

Thank you to all our listeners for getting us here! :)

04/25/2022

Thao will be playing in Vancouver this Thursday in Vancouver. If you have a chance, go check her out!

"I lost my city in the light of day
Thick smoke
Helicopter blades
Heaven on earth I've never moved so fast
You'll never know the fear your mama has
I know your father can't call anymore
He never meant to be a man of war
But we found freedom what will you do now
Bury the burden baby make us proud"

https://youtu.be/bRzQ6QY8d4U

https://admitone.com/events/thao-vancouver-7832178

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04/23/2022

New episode of Let's Talk! (Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý) is here!

Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Autism and the types of support available for people with autism and for their families.

Our servers are currently down, so please listen on the various podcasting platforms available or directly here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779521/10487668

Don't forget! We have a GoFundMe campaign going for Veronica to help her bring smiles to the people that she helps. Please take a minute to share so that we can reach our goal to help Veronica. Thank you to everyone who has shared and donated!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-Veronica-Bring-Smiles-to-the-Community

04/18/2022

, BOLINAO 52 is available for free streaming in the entire month of April 2022. https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/bolinao52

04/16/2022

New episode of Let's Talk! (Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý) is out!

Tonight, Veronica will be sharing her personal experience with depression and her journey in discovering herself and finding her happiness.

We have also started a GoFundMe for Veronica to help her bring more smiles to the people she helps. Check out the details here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-Veronica-Bring-Smiles-to-the-Community

Please share so that we can help Veronica bring more positivity into the community.

04/09/2022

The first episode of Let's Talk! (Sức Khỏe Tâm Lý) is here!

Tonight, Vi and Veronica will be talking about Depression and its different aspects. They’ll also talk about how people can help their family members suffering from depression.

You can listen on your favorite podcasting platform or here: https://www.vicanshine.com/lets-talk-suc-khoe-tam-ly-depression-part-1/

Huge thanks to Vi Ly and Veronica Doan for all their hard work! Congratulations and big hugs to both of you for doing such an amazing job! ❤️

04/08/2022