Do you want to
- Understand how Canadian society and government function, and how this influences your daily life?
- Know how to fulfill your obligations, and protect your rights as a Canadian citizen, to become an integral part of , and contribute to Canada’s democratic society?
- Be able to read and interpret news with greater historical and political awareness?
- Build intercultural communication and civic engagement skills, and participate in societal as well as social life with more confidence?
- Win generous grocery shop vouchers, plus get invited to an year-end celebration party?
Continue reading “How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar”
University of Waterloo students and alumni are among the world’s most sought-after tech talent – now, more are turning that edge into startups, and Waterloo has become a booming hub for Canada’s Hi-tech and AI economy. In this dialogue, an investor/tech social innovator and a start-up owner will share their Waterloo and entrepreneurial experience, and have a conversation with audience on themes from Waterloo’s co-op culture, Silicon Valley experience, to how Canada may benefit most from its tech talents in the era of AI. Continue reading “East&West Dialogue with Jerry Jiang and Eric Liu: Start Up from Waterloo”
George Elliott Clarke & East And West Learning Connections
present 5 Poets Breaking Into Song (#23): Snazzy Jazz and Upscale Scat!
13 DAZZLING Art-Songs: All so upscale, they scat right off the charts!
Friday, June 5, 6-9 PM
Canadian Music Centre
20 St. Joseph St.(Wellesley & Yonge TTC)
Toronto (ON)
FREE ADMISSION but only 40 seats available
Continue reading “5 Poets Breaking Into Song (#23): Snazzy Jazz and Upscale Scat!”
East and West Learning Connections (EAWLC) is run by volunteers. Without their talents, commitment, and hard work, all the programs we have offered to the public just cannot possibly come into reality. Every year at our Annual General Meeting, our Board chooses a number of winners to receive the EAWLC Outstanding Service Awards based on time commitment, task impact, and organization involvement in the previous year.
Continue reading “2026 EAWLC Outstanding Service Award Winners”
Come to join two poets for an intriguing evening exploring poetry, translation, human condition and life experience intertwined in between, and contribute your own perspective and interpretation!
Time: Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 7:30-9 P.M. (Eastern Time)
Free English Online Event, transcript in other languages available on Zoom
Zoom registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/geAuyyiWSzSLfnubOpZocQ
Zoom will open 15 minutes prior. Please be on time. Thanks! Continue reading “EAWLC Dialogue | Borderless: Richard Greene and Anna Yin on Cannibal Rats”
Monday, December 7
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the How Canada Works Year-end Celebration Party for active participants, instructors, and guest speakers. This special gathering celebrates a year of learning, exchange, and community building through the EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar. Transcripts of translations in different languages are available on Zoom.
Monday, November 2
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar, a monthly program exploring Canadian society, civic life, and public institutions. Held on selected dates from March to November, the series concludes with a Year-end Celebration Party in December. Transcripts of translations in different languages are available on Zoom.
Monday, October 5
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar, a monthly program exploring Canadian society, civic life, and public institutions. Held on selected dates from March to November, the series concludes with a Year-end Celebration Party in December. Transcripts of translations in different languages are available on Zoom.
Monday, September 7
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar, a monthly program exploring Canadian society, civic life, and public institutions. Held on selected dates from March to November, the series concludes with a Year-end Celebration Party in December. Transcripts of translations in different languages are available on Zoom.
Monday, June 1
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join How Canada Works: The EAWLC Civics Class & Seminar, a monthly program exploring Canadian society, civic life, and public institutions. Held on selected dates from March to November, the series concludes with a Year-end Celebration Party in December. Transcripts of translations in different languages are available on Zoom.