by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 16, 2018 | Recent Publications
Whenever I write something about my life as a woman of colour, I take a deep breath before hitting send. I know that once the article is published, I am open to all kinds of criticism and comments from THE ENTIRE WORLD. It’s a little daunting. But I do it...
by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 2, 2018 | Recent Publications
Even though I haven’t visited the country (yet!) there are so many things I love about Italian language and culture. Those of you who know me well, know that I have a bit of an obsession with the Romance languages; my goal is to be conversational in French,...
by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 2, 2018 | Recent Publications
Earlier this year, someone asked me on Twitter if there was a difference between the terms East Indian and South Asian. I knew there was. I knew that East Indian was outdated but I also didn’t now why it existed in the first place. I love it when someone asks me...
by Taslim Jaffer | Aug 1, 2018 | The Arts Scene
August is here and for Vancouverites that means one thing: cramming in as much fun as possible before heading back to school and office routines (yes, we work in the summer but things are a little more lax, am I right?). If you want to fill your month with some...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jul 27, 2018 | Recent Publications
Both Ucluelet and Tofino are top destinations when vacationing on the more rugged, west coast of Vancouver Island. This past Spring break, my family boarded BC Ferries to Nanaimo and set off on an epic adventure. The drive from Nanaimo to the other side of the island...
