Filipinos in Canada gather to pay tribute to Filipina mothers
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Around 100 people came together last May 11, at the Kalayaan (Freedom) Centre in Vancouver, to celebrate Mothers’ Day under the theme, “Ina, Abante! Kumilos, makibaka para sa hustisya, karapatan, at dignidad!” (Mothers, move forward to struggle for justice, our rights and dignity!)
“Through this annual celebration, we hope not only to acknowledge the hard work of our mothers, but also raise awareness about the current situation of Filipina women here in Canada and in the Philippines,” said Niki Silva of the Philippine Women Centre of BC (PWC of BC). “It was quite an emotional morning of smiles, laughter, and tears as we recognized and showed our appreciation to all the mothers in the room and all over the world making sacrifices for their families,” said Silva.
01-16-2010 07:00 AM
