https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z Living generously means learning about your city and finding specific ways to love where you live. en-us 2021-02-08 07:24:35 UTC 2023-09-08 21:13:56 UTC hello@padlet.com jvanderveen5 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178601914 I moved to Vancouver from Alberta, and have lived here for almost exactly half of my life. It was quite an adjustment to go from living on a big ranch to living in a small apartment near UBC, but I have learned to love city life. I enjoy being able to walk everywhere!

]]> 2021-02-08 18:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178601914 jvanderveen5 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178673642 I would begin by describing the area where I live now, which is near Trout Lake. My family loves playing in the big park with our puppy. But we also enjoy being really close to Commercial Drive where we can go out for any kind of food for a pretty reasonable price. Sushi!! ;) ]]> 2021-02-08 18:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178673642 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178797002 My experince in Vancouver has been relatively good as most people just mind their own business. I like how we have a lot of nature in vancouver despite it being a well populated city]]> 2021-02-08 18:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178797002 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178801128 I would start to describe downtown vancouver first because of the diversity they have there. There are people from the upper class to the lower class and a whole mix of different ethnic groups scattered everywhere. ]]> 2021-02-08 18:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178801128 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178812300 I believe it means to be aware of the people around us such as neighbours becasue it can get very lonely in a large city with isolated apartments/houses despite there being so many people ]]> 2021-02-08 19:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178812300 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178826817 We live on Coast Salish territory, that was taken away from the Musqueam and Squamish. There were no treaties signed for land in BC so it was stolen from the first nations. ]]> 2021-02-08 19:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178826817 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178835760 Discimination happned prominantly between the rich and the poor as well as against Japanese-Canadians. This means that Vancouver was built upon acts that should have been considered injust. Injustince doesn't end as time goes by, but rather through reconciliation. That hasn't happened yet so there probably is still lots of discrimination happening around the topics mentioned because that is the culture that was brought into Vancouver. ]]> 2021-02-08 19:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178835760 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178882943 Positive aspects included getting attention from the world, put Vancouver on the world map, and brought opportunities for foreigners to invest in the city. Consquences included low income residences were forced to relocate and created "ghettos". ]]> 2021-02-08 19:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178882943 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178920495 It would've brought attention to Vancouver a second time, causing more people to be aware of the city and invest in it. This will cause an increase in population which may be the reason why we have such diversity in our city.]]> 2021-02-08 19:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178920495 jvanderveen5 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178922369 2021-02-08 19:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178922369 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178927485 If I could change anything, I would bring awareness to the downtown eastside because I didn't know it wasn't such a terrible neighbourhood. There are lots of kind people there even though, like any other neighbourhood, there are some people that may not be so kind. ]]> 2021-02-08 19:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178927485 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178959655 2021-02-08 19:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1178959655 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179086015 I was born in Vancouver but shortly after moved to Switzerland. Then I moved to Alberta and then finally back to Vancouver again. ]]> 2021-02-08 19:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179086015 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179119124 I was born and raised in Vancouver.   Something that I really love about the city is the convenience. I can get to anywhere I want within the city through public transportation.]]> 2021-02-08 19:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179119124 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179160625 I would begin with Downtown Vancouver. It is the most distinct part of the city, and is also one of the most diverse. You would be able to recognize a lot of places from different films and TV shows, as well as see many different people and lifestyles.]]> 2021-02-08 20:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179160625 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179165869 The city I would say is quite diverse theres a lot of rich people, a lot of poor people, many cultural varieties, lots of very nice nature beautiful mountains. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179165869 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179166981 I was surprised to see the amount of development that had occurred in Vancouver in the early 1900s. In the video we watched there were buildings everywhere, people in the streets, it looked like a busy town and place to be. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179166981 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179175232 2021-02-08 20:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179175232 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179192793 I was surprised to see that many bits and pieces of Vancouver's early development still stand today. An example of this is the Vancouver Art Gallery, which was originally a provincial courthouse. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179192793 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179204676 Much of Vancouver's development has been to the detriment of many minority groups. The city has historically had heavy discrimination towards Asian communities, evident from the Japanese Internment Camps, the construction of the CPR, and the Georgia Viaduct. The Georgia Viaduct still stands today, and was built on top of Hogan's Alley, a primarily African Canadian community. We can still see many remnants of the city's history of discrimination today, contrasting the immense diversity of the city's population.]]> 2021-02-08 20:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179204676 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179209293 There was a lot of discrimination against asian workers who came to Canada during the gold rush. They were charged a very heavy head tax that no one else had to pay in order to work for low wages. During the war they were not considered as citizens but as enemies and therefore had their properties stripped and were put in camps. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179209293 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179227984 The Expo 86 made Vancouver want to look good, and clean. So they forced low income people to relocate. The police would literally pick people up and bring them into one small concentrated area. Although this things sounds and are horrible the events brought a lot of publicity and traffic through the city. It invited investors to put money into the city and it worked well. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179227984 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179257682 Expo '86 attracted millions of people, so the city wanted to impress. This included forcing many of the impoverished into one area, away from the main event, and constructing many buildings for the fair. With the attention brought many investors, allowing Vancouver to flourish into what is today, but much of this money did not trickle down towards the "ghettos" that the poor were forced into in the first place.]]> 2021-02-08 20:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179257682 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179271411 As someone who was born and raised in Vancouver, something I've always appreciated about it is the blend between city and nature. Although Vancouver consists of many towering skyscrapers and buildings, it is also surrounded by snowcapped mountains, dense forests, and the Pacific ocean.]]> 2021-02-08 20:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179271411 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179278672 Vancouver has many opportunities to show Gods love through helping people, giving, and just being caring. I believe as a christian in Vancouver it is our jobs to provide some of these needs.]]> 2021-02-08 20:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179278672 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179278849 2021-02-08 20:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179278849 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179287341 Vancouver and many other cities when In the spotlight want to look like a good city. You want to have a good reputation. So I would think that is is likely that Vancouver like in 1986 tried to hide some of the poorer and homelessness people in it. So again they likely treated poor and homeless people badly to look good. ]]> 2021-02-08 20:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179287341 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179295577 The second wave of attention that Vancouver received brought with it many more people and investors. Investors could have seen the potential the city had and invest even more heavily into it, and people from other countries could liked what they saw in the city and decided to move here. An increase in people from other countries means a larger population and more diversity, which also attracts even more investors.]]> 2021-02-08 20:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179295577 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179305232 2021-02-08 20:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179305232 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179309036 I would put a lot of work into homelessness and trying to clean it up and help people. I would try to make it much more difficult to sell and buy illegal drugs which end up killing or seriously harming people. ( laced drugs ).]]> 2021-02-08 20:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179309036 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179326259 A large city like Vancouver presents many opportunities to help those in need. We are called to share God's gift with those in need, and there is no shortage of ways for us to do so in Vancouver.]]> 2021-02-08 20:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179326259 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179336824 2021-02-08 20:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179336824 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179552226 I would increase rehabilitation efforts in Vancouver, so that those suffering from addiction can get the help they need. This also means more accessibility to rehab. and trying to reduce the stigma around it.]]> 2021-02-08 22:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179552226 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179565375 2021-02-08 22:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179565375 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179763094 It has been a great experience living in Vancouver. Something I love about living here is its transportation system and its beautiful weather (despite the rain). It gives me motivation to go out and explore around the city. ]]> 2021-02-08 23:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179763094 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179763832 I would begin to describe Stanley park because It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vancouver. Not only it has fun activities and a beautiful view but the park itself contains history that is relevant to Vancouver’s development. ]]> 2021-02-08 23:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179763832 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179764313 It was interesting to learn about the indigenous part of Vancouver through the bike field trip we did at the beginning of grade 11. ]]> 2021-02-08 23:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179764313 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179765760 There has been discrimination against minorities and the economic gap between the rich and poor in Vancouver’s history. We can still see the situation happening nowadays at East Hastings street. For us, we should educate younger generations to prevent discrimination to continue happening.]]> 2021-02-08 23:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179765760 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179766789 Expo ’86 provided a brand new  image of Vancouver to the outer world. It created positive impacts such as catching attention from people around the world and motivating them visit the city. These aspects increase the city’s economic value. ]]> 2021-02-08 23:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179766789 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179769362 The possible impacts of the 2010 Olympics could be attracting more newcomers and investors which again raises Vancouver’s economic value. Newcomers would bring in new generations to the city which increases the population and the ethnic diversity.]]> 2021-02-08 23:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179769362 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179769928 In my opinion, being called to live in Vancouver as Christians means accepting and learning from each other. Vancouver receives lots of newcomers a day which means that we are responsible to help them get familiar with the city. As Christians, we are strived to spread God’s love and abundance to people no matter who they are. ]]> 2021-02-08 23:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179769928 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179771121 For me, I would withdraw the Cannabis law. The Cannabis law has negatively impacted people’s health and lifestyle. I would focus on the situation at the East Hastings neighbourhood and try my best to help them.]]> 2021-02-08 23:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179771121 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179958838 Vancouver is an amazing place to live and I enjoy the diversity we have and beautiful nature often taken for granted. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179958838 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179965233 I would describe Vancouver as a very diverse city culturally and economically. I would explain how we have many different ethnicities and cultures because this is something that makes Vancouver stand out. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179965233 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179973130 I did not know much about the first buildings built including a saw mill, saloon, and brothel. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179973130 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179986094 Discrimination in Vancouver is present whether in the past with kicking out indigenous peoples, discriminatory acts against immigrants, or targeting minorities. Knowing this, it can help us understand how actions in the past may be affecting things we see today. Now knowing it was wrong, we can do our best to resolve wrong doings and prevent similar events from happening again. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1179986094 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180001425 Expo '86 brought many benefits for the city allowing to grow, gain popularity, build a reputation, and get investors too. Negative impacts include the "cleaning" process of Vancouver where people unfavored in the eyes of authority were relocated and moved. There was discrimination those people and making it clear they were negative impacts to the city, like they were unwanted. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180001425 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180010043  For the people living in Vancouver, the 2010 Olympics brought many athletes and eyes from across the world. Being able to host the Olympics was a great privilege for the city as it brought even more awareness and attention to Vancouver. This would allow Vancouver to grow and if the reputation was good, attract investors and people to Vancouver. ]]> 2021-02-09 01:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180010043 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180019963 Living as a Christian involves being able to love others and love the city. As we live our lives there are many ways to be kind, share, be generous, and help each other. This being said, there are many, many places where people need God's love in Vancouver. Helping others and being stewards does not need to be serving overseas.]]> 2021-02-09 02:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180019963 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180020197 My experience in Vancouver has always been great. I was born here and lived here for my whole life. The people are friendly, there's a lot of cultural diversity, and I enjoy looking at the mountains.]]> 2021-02-09 02:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180020197 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180023775 I would begin by saying that Vancouver is very diverse in terms of economic status. You have people living on the streets of East Vancouver, and people living in mansions in West Vancouver. It's also very diverse in culture.]]> 2021-02-09 02:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180023775 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180029175 I get rid poverty, economic problems, social problems, government difficulties, and any other damaging or negative parts of the city. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180029175 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180031206 2021-02-09 02:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180031206 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180034177 I didn't know about the Great Vancouver Fire that destroyed most of the city. It surprised me that it destroyed so much in just 25 minutes. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180034177 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180040488 The Olympics hosted at Vancouver would have definitely brought more attention to the city and attract visitors worldwide. This can improve the city's economy since more foreigners would wish to invest in Vancouver. People who were living in Vancouver may have experienced financial struggles as prices may increase due to the change in economy.]]> 2021-02-09 02:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180040488 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180057441 Living as a Christian in the city of Vancouver means being an example of God's love and goodness. To do this, we should show love and generosity to others and be inclusive of all cultures. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180057441 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180062832 If I could change anything, I would stop poverty and homeless that is present in the downtown Eastside. I would also bring equality, justice, and peace to Vancouver.]]> 2021-02-09 02:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180062832 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180070760 Growing up in Vancouver, I’ve always enjoyed the fresh air and beautiful environment filled with forests, fresh water, and mountains. Something I really love is how multicultural Vancouver is. There are communities of different cultures all living together, resulting in multicultural restaurants.]]> 2021-02-09 02:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180070760 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180070893 I would begin by describing the downtown area because it is the main city centre and represents a large aspect of Vancouver. Downtown is filled with large business complexes, parks, shops, and restaurants. In addition to being culturally diverse, it is an area mixed with poverty and wealth. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180070893 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180071422 Something interesting to me is how much downtown Vancouver has changed since the 1900s. From the video, I saw many old fashioned buildings that encompassed railways and trains. It was also interesting to see horse drawn carriages as a way of transportation. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180071422 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180071776 Acts of discrimination are seen from the earliest stages of Vancouver’s history and many of which are discrimination against people of asian descent. For example, Chinese immigrants were not given businesses, and Canada utilized exclusion laws to exclude immigrants from Asia despite welcoming thousands of immigrants from Europe. Japanese Canadian were also forced into internment camps in 1942, causing them to lose their jobs, properties, and businesses. There is still discrimination happening in the world today, so it is important for us to identify and take action in preventing them.]]> 2021-02-09 02:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180071776 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180073083 Some positive implications would be that Vancouver gained public attention and was put onto the world map. This would be helpful for its economy as foreigners started to invest in the city. Many important landmarks were also constructed and remain up to this day. However, this event involved unjust actions done to those in poverty, as they were forced to relocate into a small area in the downtown Eastside. ]]> 2021-02-09 02:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180073083 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180098452 2021-02-09 02:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180098452 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180119114 I came to Vancouver for studying last year .The first thing that I love about Vancouver is the fresh air that I can enjoy everyday. Though the land is much more bigger compared to Hong Kong the mixed culture is one factor I can relate back to my hometown. ]]> 2021-02-09 03:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180119114 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180125463 I would begin with the  famous Granville island with its amazing view. The market would be filled with people and round fresh fruits surrounding customers from all over the world. Near the pier, performers would be  entertaining people with music that soothes one's ears. People from around the world would travel to Vancouver for its vacation spots such as this one. ]]> 2021-02-09 03:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180125463 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180126314 Discrimination has been evident in Vancouver's history, specifically from the way Asian people were treated. Chinese immigrants weren't given the same opportunities and treatment as others, such as having a head tax, and not being able to get business solely because of the fact that they're Chinese. Japanese people were also forced into internment camps. This prompts us to reflect on how things are different today, and also to bring conversation to it to prevent things like this from happening again in the future.]]> 2021-02-09 03:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180126314 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180134427 The positive implications of Expo 86 were bringing attention to Vancouver and gaining public interest, and allowed foreigners to invest in the city. The negative implications were that those with low income were forced to move and remain hidden to prevent them from being seen by the public eye to keep a good image. ]]> 2021-02-09 03:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180134427 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180139035 This event would have brought a lot of attention to Vancouver once again. Low income residents may have felt overwhelmed again as foreigners rushed in to invest in the city, raising the prices of things that would have been a lot cheaper before.]]> 2021-02-09 03:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180139035 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180142815 To be a Christian in Vancouver means tackling the big issues that people face and to collaborate with them to meet their needs if they are struggling. We should follow Jesus’ footsteps in bringing hospitality to the city.]]> 2021-02-09 03:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180142815 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180143708 I would definitely fix the homelessness and poverty issue that is prominent in East Vancouver. The government doesn't seem to be doing a lot to fix this issue, so doing this would help a lot of people.]]> 2021-02-09 03:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180143708 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180153739 2021-02-09 03:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180153739 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180192030 I would start to describe Stanley Park, which is right by Downtown Vancouver. Surrounded by blue waters, Stanley Park is a great place to admire the beauty of Vancouver's skyline and nature while taking a stroll. This park also contains history of the land being used by Indigenous people, through sculptures like totem poles.]]> 2021-02-09 03:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180192030 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180200790 I would describe my experience living in Vancouver for my whole life as being very lucky. I am very lucky to be able to experience the cultural diversity, the good food, and the opportunities to flourish in many different industries. Something that I love about living here is the weather. I really enjoy the rain and I'm not a big fan of extreme temperatures that many other parts of Canada experience.]]> 2021-02-09 03:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180200790 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180209456 I would tell them that Vancouver is famous for offering many different fun activities from skiing in the mountains that are only 30 minutes away to dragon boating in false creek to hiking on the many trails at deep cove, and much more. I would tell them this because it describes the many different experience you can have with friends and family that is unique to Vancouver. I would then tell them how expensive it is to live here to give them a realistic view on daily life in Vancouver.]]> 2021-02-09 04:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180209456 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180219868 Something that is interesting to me is that Vancouver was not colonized until 1867 and that we are on unseated land and the Coast Salish territory that was taken from the Musqueam, Tsliel-Watuth, and Squamish people. There was no treaty signed for this land, which essentially means it was stolen. ]]> 2021-02-09 04:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180219868 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180227307 Discrimination has been clearly prominent in Vancouver's history, and this discrimination still last to today as well. Specific events or moments that showed me this was throughout the Anti-Asian riots in the history of Vancouver where many Asian small businesses were broken into, stolen from, and damaged over a course of 2 days. We like to say that we have changed to this day, but the only change we have made to this discrimination is not being physical about it. For example, there is still a huge, constant problem of homelessness in Vancouver. Many people dislike the fact that they are in front of their favourite stores or a resturaunt they want to eat at, but that isn't the problem with homelessness. The problem is that they don't have any where to go.]]> 2021-02-09 04:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180227307 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180229621 To me, being a Christian in Vancouver means to address critical issues that people face from a Christian perspective. We should be ambassadors of Christ, sharing His generosity with others in the city. We are also called to love our neighbours and to help those within our community.]]> 2021-02-09 04:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180229621 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180240892 Positive implication of Expo '86 for Vancouver was that it brought Vancouver onto a map and as a desirable city to travel to and live in. It allowed for foreigners to invest in the city as well, which helped Vancouver grow in their economic status. Negative implications were that low income residents that were living downtown were forced to relocate because they wanted the city to look "presentable". Policing would force many people to live into small concentrated areas that were obviously uncomfortable for many homeless people.]]> 2021-02-09 04:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180240892 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180256966 I thin the impact of this event on the people who live in Vancouver were similar to Expo '86. But other than that, the people of Vancouver had to be proud of their city, but at the same time, there were many foreign investors investing in this city through housing, the market, etc. This obviously raised the prices even more for many things and provided instability for many things for many people.]]> 2021-02-09 04:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180256966 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180259295 Something that was interesting to me was how developed Vancouver was in the 1900's. From the information and video, Downtown Vancouver was quite populated with people bustling in and out of shops and buildings. Something that was surprising to me was how the Vancouver Court House, now the Art Gallery, still stands.]]> 2021-02-09 04:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180259295 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180265873 Being a Christian living in the city of Vancouver means to acknowledge and try to do something about the issues we face here. For example, the homelessness issues in Vancouver. The gap between the rich and poor is already large enough. The fact that people have to struggle to buy food and in the same city, people are partying in a yacht is so crazy to me.]]> 2021-02-09 04:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180265873 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180275771 2021-02-09 04:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180275771 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180276231 The first thing I would do would to be help the homelessness issue in the downtown East side. This all stems from the housing issue we have.  The root of the problem is not the homeless people, the police, or even the citizens that don’t want them there, it is the lack of housing for many citizens that live in Vancouver.]]> 2021-02-09 04:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180276231 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180321267 2021-02-09 05:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180321267 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180322875 Discrimination against minority groups has been evident throughout Vancouver's history. An example of this, was when Japanese Canadians were forced into internment camps, and later government camps, in 1942. They were not seen as loyal citizens of Canada, but foreign enemies who would attack the country. Much of Vancouver's development wouldn't have been possible if the minority ethnic groups did not help. In return for their diligence, they were treated unfairly and had their property destroyed for more advancements in the city. The discrimination and injustice years ago in Vancouver, continues to spill into present day. Although it may not be as blatant, it is an issue that we must all be aware of. In my opinion, educators and those in authority should inform and explain more about discrimination so communities will strive to take action. This certainly does not mean discrimination will suddenly vanish, but it will encourage generations to stay educated in these critical topics, recognize our own privilege, and to find justice by removing the barriers that prevent equity and equality in our society. ]]> 2021-02-09 05:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180322875 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180348411 The discrimination against the Chinese. They were forced to pay more taxes and had to work more. For the Japanese they lost their jobs and property because of the attack of Pearl Harbor and were separated from society because the government was afraid of a terrorist attack. These events have stretched even till now there are racism between different races and making people segregating each other instead uniting as one. ]]> 2021-02-09 05:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180348411 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180358844 Some positives impact of the Expo '86 were Vancouver was more recognized among the people in the world, brought a lot of culture to the land itself strengthening the is cultural image. Some downsides are there would be more competition between neighboring countries this can also create conflict between between countries if looked over.]]> 2021-02-09 05:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180358844 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180374958 Some of the positive implications of Expo '86 were that it put Vancouver onto the world map and brought opportunities for foreigners to invest in the city. Some of the negative implications of the massive event were that it forced low income citizens living in Downtown to relocate. Police dropped off citizens living in poverty, onto the streets of Downtown Eastside, in an attempt to turn the other neighbourhoods more "clean" and "presentable."]]> 2021-02-09 05:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180374958 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180403873 The 2010 Olympics would have definitely helped Vancouver gain more traction and attention. It would've attracted many visitors and investors worldwide, as hosting the winter Olympics is a huge deal. Similar to Expo '86, I think low income citizens may have experience financial struggles because of the rise of costs of housing and other items. ]]> 2021-02-09 05:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180403873 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180422174 I would open more rehab centres and mental health institutes. As seen on the presentation, the deinstitulization of mental healthcare, is still very prominent in the present day. A lot of the poverty and drug usage in the Downtown Eastside, is caused by the lack of support they receive. Those struggling with their mental health may have resorted to drugs, which would lead to their addiction. Having better and more rehab and mental health centres would improve the overcrowding and homelessness on the Downtown Eastside. ]]> 2021-02-09 05:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180422174 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180605374 This has helped Vancouver gained more attention and has attracted a lot of immigrants and tourists to come to Vancouver and explore it. 
Hosting this event had also increased Vancouver's economy.]]> 2021-02-09 07:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180605374 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180640028 I moved to Vancouver in 2013. It's been an overall good experience living in Vancouver, but the people aren't very friendly all of the time. I think it's amazing how close everything is, like the mountains and the ocean and the US and all of the coffee shops everywhere. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180640028 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180647198 I would start with describing the geography and all of the sites to visit. Like I mentioned in the previous question, the geography here is truly amazing with the city on the ocean with the mountains in the background and it's a really amazing view. For the sites to visit there are many cool places here in Vancouver like science world and Granville Island and Gastown. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180647198 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180657127 There is, for lack of a better word, an anti-Christian atmosphere in Vancouver. That's not to say people discriminate against Christians, but the values in this city are generally very non-Christian like which makes it very tough being a Christian sometimes around so many non-Christians. It can be very challenging for your faith. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180657127 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180670809 The new thing that I learned about Vancouver was the Great Vancouver fire. I had never heard about that, and I found it interesting that it happened just two months after Vancouver was officially born. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180670809 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180678874 The video doesn't mention this much, but discrimination has been a huge part of Vancouver's history, as this city was built on First Nations' land. We have not paid back all that we have taken from them and done to them, so we, a people living in a city built on someone else's land so many years ago, are in debt to the native's from whom we took their land. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180678874 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180691621 I think living as a Christian in Vancouver is a challenge. Although a lot of people are familiar with Christians but many people have yet to understand God's message. As well as having minor discriminations would be involved in daily life.]]> 2021-02-09 07:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180691621 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180695344 Several more instances of discrimination in the history of Vancouver were the immigrant situations. There were internment camps for Japanese-Canadians, and the SS Komagata Maru, where only 24 out of over 300 immigrants from south-Asia were admitted into the country. This is a very dark thing to have in our history, and it's something we shouldn't forget. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180695344 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180701213 I would make it a better place for people to unite together. For example holding public events that have different culture from around the world bringing joy and love to the citizens of Vancouver. This can help those who have yet to explore different types of culture a chance, strengthening the bond between people and uniting them together as one.]]> 2021-02-09 07:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180701213 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180718645 Some of the positive implications of this were that it brought much more attention to the city, meaning more people wanted to live here and as such we have the diversity in this city that we do. On the negative side, because more people wanted (and continue to want) to live here things are very, very expensive. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180718645 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180729432 I think that this was a very positive event to have happened in Vancouver. It is a huge honor to host the Olympics, after all, and it would have given Vancouver a lot more attention and boosted the tourism industry. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180729432 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180736199 I don't know that there is actually anything I myself can do about it, but decreasing the cost of things here in Vancouver would do wonders, as well as more evenly distributing the wealth across the city somehow. The downtown East side has the poorest postal code in all of Canada, yet West Van, so close relative to of all of Canada, is one of the richest postal codes in all of Canada. 
Another thing I would change would be to get some more interaction between the people of Vancouver. So many people seem unwelcoming when you meet them on the street. ]]> 2021-02-09 07:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1180736199 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185670985 I don't live in Vancouver, but I admit that it is a very scenic and beautiful city. Every time I've gone out for a short walk, trip, or visit I've always come back home after with a smile on my face. The one thing I can love and be thankful about Vancouver is being able to attend VCS in a city that is generally pretty expensive.]]> 2021-02-10 05:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185670985 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185680381 First, I would mention things about all the parks and their historical background with, say the First Nations and such. Vancouver in my opinion has some of the most iconic parks in most that would definitely be worth looking into. However, if they would ever ask how much it costs to live here, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to them, as Vancouver is generally pretty expensive.]]> 2021-02-10 05:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185680381 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185689337 This wasn't in the video, but I remember learning this from the downtown bike tour at the start of the school year. Apparently, Vancouver city is built mostly on land that had already been taken from the First Nations and Inuit people. To this day, though we acknowledged our mistake and apologised for the ways we mistreated them, we still have repaid the debt for living on their land, and chances are that it will never be paid ]]> 2021-02-10 05:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185689337 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185694904 Living in Vancouver City as a Christian is definitely a challenge. I feel like being called Christians is just a way for people to push us around more and not take us seriously. Vancouver already has many problems, like high prices and other problematic governmental impacts, but in the midst of these problems, the people most likely aren't going to want to listen to someone who uses God's word to solve these problems. They would probably just shove us away and use their own actions to get what they want. So, in a way, as Christians we are discriminated by ungodly people all around us, where some are willing to listen, and most are not.]]> 2021-02-10 05:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185694904 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185705996 The first thing I would change about Vancouver would be wealth distribution. Vancouver holds some of the richest postal codes in all of Canada, and also some of the poorest. Because many people cannot afford even a small dorm, most sleep on boats they own in the harbours or in parks and forests. Improving the economy would bring incredible results, and the streets of Vancouver would grow more lively, as well as the parks, shops, etc.]]> 2021-02-10 05:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185705996 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185712348 Putting Vancouver on the stage for the 2010 Olympics definitely attracted more attention towards them, which was both good and bad. Vancouver later attracted a lot more tourists and immigrants, but the downside was the immigrants at the time came to live in the city without having any way of knowing that they would be discriminated because of their racial background, nor most could not be able to afford a home. So, at the cost of Vancouver becoming more popular, more and more of its economy fell into debt. ]]> 2021-02-10 05:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1185712348 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190393021 I have lived in Vancouver my whole life and i feel very lucky and blessed to live in such a great city. My neighbourhood has always been very friendly and exploring new parts of the city grows my passion for certain things. I feel very blessed that Vancouver has a mild climate, although it rains a lot, and that we have fresh clean air.]]> 2021-02-11 02:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190393021 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190395623 I would first mention the beautiful beaches and mountains and tell them about all the wonderful activities we get to do at both. I would also mention about UBC and how near their is the Musqueam Indigenous group. I would finally mention all the outdoor activities we have like trails, bike paths, and many more.]]> 2021-02-11 02:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190395623 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190398401 Something that was new to me was learning about the Vancouver fire and how fast it burned down Vancouver. I also found it interesting that there is no treaty signed for the land of Vancouver with the Indigenous groups that were here first. We are essentially living on stolen land. ]]> 2021-02-11 02:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190398401 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190400495 Discrimination is a huge part of Vancouvers history. We are on land that is stolen and there is a lot of discrimination against Indigenous people. As well I remember learning that there is a lot of discrimination against Asians, as many people came from Hong Kong in the 1970's.]]> 2021-02-11 02:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190400495 https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190403353 I would change our cities wealth dynamics. There are many people living on the streets while Vancouver also has some of the riches people in the world. Finding a way to balance wealth and help the homeless is a huge thing and I think would be very beneficial for our city.]]> 2021-02-11 02:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jvanderveen5/eh0it42bban8vd5z/wish/1190403353