This Week - May 12th

Asian Heritage Month, Brunch and more!

May 12, 2022

This Week on VancouverMom.ca

Babies Who Brunch

Brunch dates are fun with just about anyone, but there’s something extra special about brunching with your baby. The thought of bringing a baby to brunch might seem overwhelming at first. But it’s a great excuse to get out of the house and start introducing your little one to dining out early, especially if it’s something you enjoy. You’ll be surprised to discover that babies are great brunch dates. Stimulate their curiosity and senses by adding these 5 Metro Vancouver bruncheries to your list. Your babies will thank you with smiles and cuddles

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Asian Heritage Month

May marks the celebration of the remarkable influence and contributions Canadians of Asian descent have made and continue to make in Canada. Asian Heritage Month might be new on your radar, but this year marks 20 years since the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.

Vancouver has a vibrant and diverse Asian culture rich in history. We are sharing some of the events you can check out in Vancouver. Take the family out to one of these events and learn more about our beautiful diverse city. Read more here.

Ignite Your Child's Joy by Visiting the Vancouver International Children's Festival.

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is back, and this year marks the festival’s 45th year. This year, fourteen professional performing artists from as far-reaching as Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are scheduled to perform 65 shows. If you’ve never been, it’s a fantastic experience designed to inspire and motivate young minds with professional artistic experiences in the most creative way possible.

VM Mom to Follow: Salima Samnani of Samnani Law

This week’s VM Mom to Follow is Salima Samnani, a parent of two vibrant and curious children. She is a leader in the field of diversity, inclusion, equity and justice. Salima is also a lecturer at the Allard School of Law Indigenous Community Legal Clinic where she teaches students how to represent Indigenous peoples from a decolonized and anti-racist lens. She comes to this work as a long-time owner of her own law firm, where she educates businesses and political organizations in diversity, equity and inclusion. Salima has spent many hours on the frontlines advocating for the most marginalized and continues to seek out opportunities to create further impact. Read more here.

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