It’s that time of year ladies and gentlemen! No, I’m not talking about the holidays – though, I’m SUPER DUPER EXCITED for it! I’m talking about JAYU’s annual Human Rights Film Festival. Going into it’s 8th year now, it’s all happening beginning this week. From December 6-10, 2019 the 8th annual Human Rights Film Festival…
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Exploring Calgary: Part 3
On our last leg of the Calgary trip, we went to the iconic Calgary Tower and it was really amazing. I especially enjoyed the 360° view of the city, Rocky Mountains, foothills and prairies. According to their website: “Originally named the Husky Tower, the Calgary Tower was constructed as a joint venture between Marathon Realty…
The Moon Exhibit: A Voyage Through Time at the Aga Khan Museum
I have always loved learning about outer space as a child. I would always beg my parents to take me to the local college where they had astronomy seminars and workshops. I was especially mesmerized by the moon. I always appreciated the calmness and beauty of it. So, of course when I heard there was…
Exploring Calgary: Part 2
And we are back for Part 2 of my recent Calgary trip! After exploring the Glenbow Museum, I decided to look up local attractions that would be fun to do and was still open in the evening! There were so many art galleries and museums I wanted to explore but just not enough time –…
Am I Wrong to Love? – A New Photography Exhibit May 10, 2019
A new FREE event is coming up in May! JAYU’s AM I WRONG TO LOVE? is a photography exhibit that explores the lives and journeys of LGBTQ2SI refugees from around the world. The evening will include keynote addresses, a series of panel conversations around LGBTQ2SI refugee resettlement, and the launch of our photography exhibition. Portraits…
Film Festival: JAYU’s 2019 Human Rights Screening of MAN MADE
Last weekend, I attended JAYU’s first screening of the 2019 edition of the Human Rights Screening Series of T Cooper’s Man Made. It was such a great film. The film follows the journey of transgendered men as they prepare to compete in TransFitCon. It was such a touching and eye-opening experience – the film really…
A Journey to the Past – Tour of the Gibson House Museum
I have always loved going to museums as a kid and love it, still! I could spend entire afternoons exploring the artifacts and learning a bit about our history. So when I heard about the Gibson House Museum located near Yonge Street and Park Home Ave in North York, I wanted to learn more! I…
Fall Hiking at the Rouge National Urban Park is SO Beautiful!
Good morning, my friends! Do you enjoy hiking? I know I do and I absolutely LOVE it! I go as often as I can and love exploring different parks when the opportunity arises. I have only ever hiked during the summer months, when I’m bombarded and attacked by relentless enemies known as mosquitoes. Not that…
Casa Loma’s Legends of Horror Haunted House Spooky Fun!
Hello, my friends! I know, I know. It’s been a very long time since I last posted but I’m back now! I thought I’d share my experience with the Legends of Horror at the Casa Loma in Toronto that I went to last week with some of my close friends. For those who don’t know…
Lunar Fair at Fo Guang Shan Temple in Mississauaga
Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gung Hei Faat Choy! I was volunteering at Fo Guang Shan’s Lunar Fair on Saturday and it was a great success. I was also there last night for the First Incense Offering and there were TONS of people everywhere! I feel so honored to have had the…
Adventures of ExplorerMF 