Philippine Canadian Inquirer

Charting Our Maritime Heritage: An Information Session on the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map
2025-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Mindanao Hall, Embassy of the Philippines, 30 Murray St., Ottawa, Ontario
Learn about the oldest and the first scientific map of the Philippines!
📜 Charting Our Maritime Heritage:
An Information Session on the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map
Join us for an engaging discussion on the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, often called the “Mother of Philippine Maps.” This landmark work of cartography charted the Philippine archipelago and also captured the culture, people, and maritime heritage of the nation.
📍 Mindanao Hall, Embassy of the Philippines, 30 Murray St., Ottawa, Ontario
🗓 Monday, 29 September 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This event is part of the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa’s celebration of Philippine Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 215.1st Division.
Due to space limitations, only a limited number of participants will be accommodated. The registration form will be closed once slots are filled.
Click the link or scan the QR code to register: https://qrco.de/1734MurilloMap
For questions, kindly email ottawape.publicrelations@dfa.gov.ph.

Are you ready for Winter Escapade 10?
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-10
📢 Winter Escapade 10 is Happening! 📢
📅 1–10 February 2026
Winter Escapade is your gateway to a unique and unforgettable journey through the Philippines!
Join us in discovering the country’s rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and the world-renowned warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people.
✨ Whether you’re returning to your roots or visiting for the first time, Winter Escapade 10 promises a meaningful travel experience like no other.
🔔 Online registration opens 11 August 2025.
For more information, please email culturalsection@vancouverpcg.org
#we10 #WinterEscapade10 #LoveThePhilippines #phinvancouver

Pinoy Festival - Burnaby
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Welcome to Day 1 of Pinoy Festival 2026! From cultural showcases and live performances to shopping, community booths, and festival favorites, there’s something waiting around every corner! Walk around, discover something new, meet new people, and enjoy the energy of one of the biggest Filipino celebrations in BC.

Pinoy Festival - Burnaby
2026-06-20 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
| The Fourth Annual Filipino Festival will be celebrating community and culture under the theme “ONE WORLD, ONE GOAL, ONE FILIPINO SPIRIT.”In line with this, Filipino icon Rachel Alejandro will be bringing music to Swangard Stadium, Burnaby on June 20-21, 2026.

SPIDS Community Picnic Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month
2026-06-27 11:00 - 17:00
Bear Creek Park

FREE. FAMILY EVENT. POTLUCK.

****Pls enter via 140 Street ENTRANCE pls.- THIS IS IMPT. so as NOT to get LOST in the park****
Please bring:
– a dish to share– lawn chair– picnic mats– game stuff– a ready smile– a welcoming heart

We have:Games and PrizesDancing and SingingSports exhibitionTons of Fun

Touch of yellow (SPIDS color) is appreciated, though not required.

Surrey Fusion Festival
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00
Surrey Fusion Festival is proud to support local Indigenous and cultural groups in the programming and planning of the event.
The City of Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.
Surrey Fusion Festival is the ultimate celebration of food, music and culture. Festival organizers are proud to work with communities representing different ethnicities and cultures from around the world, and honour the traditions and history that they share with attendees. Since the festival’s inception in 2008, the event has grown to showcase over 40 different cultures, with pavilions offering international foods, displays of artifacts and textiles, and multiple stages featuring musical and dance performances. Surrey Fusion Festival is proud to host pavilions from over 4 cultures from across the globe, including from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
In 2017, organizers – in collaboration with advisors – added an Indigenous Village to showcase and celebrate Indigenous culture through performances, displays, interactive workshops and a marketplace.
It is the festival’s mandate to provide ample opportunities for attendees to learn and engage with different cultural activities during the event, including participating in dance lessons, learning how to cook cultural cuisine, and learning about local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The festival has something for everyone and provides attendees with a safe space to try new cuisine, experience and learn about other cultures, and spend time with friends and family.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Learn more about the event here.
