Filipina domestic worker and photographer Xyza Bacani earned a Magnum Fellowship in 2015. In her new solo exhibition "Modern Slavery", Bacani explores themes of resilience and tenacity of victims of human trafficking. "Modern Slavery" is now on view until June 10th at KONG Art Space in Central, Hong Kong. News story from South China Morning Post.
New Filipino Cinema Presents 11 Screenings of Filipino films at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' New Filipino Cinema series is now in its fifth year! Each edition captures a diverse and compelling snapshot of the best films coming out of this unique nation of islands. Through continued investment in this series, YBCA helps amplify creative voices seldom heard outside the Philippines. New Filipino Cinema runs from June 9th to July 3rd. Check out the Filipino films on view here: http://ybca.org/new-filipino-cinema-2016
Canada's Highway of Tears: Dozens of Missing and Murdered Are Indigenous Women
The Highway of Tears and the disappearances of the indigenous women have become a political scandal in British Columbia. But those cases are just a small fraction of the number who have been murdered or disappeared nationwide. Aboriginal women and girls make up about 4 percent of the total female population of Canada but 16 percent of all female homicides. News story from New York Times.
OpenHouse Training Sessions: Improving Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults
Over 20,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults age 60+ live in San Francisco. Learn how you can help create a safe and welcoming community for LGBT older adults you serve and those who may need your services with these upcoming sessions from OpenHouse LGBT Aging Cultural Humility Training for Senior Service Providers.
May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards
The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad.
Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016.
Chief Operating Officer Position Available at Partnership for Children & Youth
Apply for a COO position at Partnership for Children & Youth in Oakland! PCY is an innovative, well respected, high impact, growing organization committed to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for students from low-resource communities, so that all young people can thrive in school and beyond. We have a longstanding reputation as excellent partners and collaborators with a diverse set of allies and stakeholders. Hurry! Apply before June 6th. Learn more about the opportunity here: http://partnerforchildren.org/who-we-are/careers/
"Ode to Adobo" at Kumain Ka Na Contest and Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, D.C.
May 23: Supporting My Sister's House 15th Anniversary Gala: Making Dreams Come True
Come and celebrate 15 years of My Sister’s House serving the Sacramento area. Enjoy an evening of dance, music and comedy by local artists and celebrities. My Sister's House seeks to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the API community.