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Answering a Global Crisis: From Temporary Foreign Worker to Cultural Infrastructure Builder in Alberta

When Archives Are Incomplete, History Becomes Incomplete

International cultural policy bodies, including UNESCO, have warned that gaps in digital preservation systems pose long-term risks to cultural diversity. When archival infrastructure is uneven, entire communities remain under-documented. Over time, these omissions become structural absences within the historical record.

In Calgary, Alberta, Filipino-Canadian cultural practitioner Rolando Jr. Montemayor Pepano is developing a response grounded in infrastructure rather than exhibition.

Two Communities ~ One heART

It has come to our attention that, following the 2024 fires, many Jasper residents are still not in their permanent homes. Some are not even living in Jasper and are feeling increasingly isolated. Why does this matter to us? Because we are an art space dedicated to experience, engagement, and creative exploration—and few things help sustain a sense of community like the arts.

Podcast - Children of Immigration

Art and Creative Skills Collective (ACSC) is proud to announce the release of Children of Immigration, a youth-led podcast exploring powerful stories of identity, racism, and belonging in Canada.


Through heartfelt conversations, young people share their lived experiences of migration, discrimination, and resilience — offering insight into how these realities shape mental health and community connection.


Now available on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/hp88m3xd

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