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A random draw has been completed. Congratulations to our winner, an email will be send out about receiving prizes. In the mean time, connect with us throughout the year if you would like to propose a diverse, experiential, lifelong learning event: festivallearn@gmail.com or subscribe to our newsletter to get updates about the festival.
Community Stories
Featured here are just a few of the incredible community members contributing to the vibrancy of the City of Burnaby.
Community Stories
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The Art and Language of Geometry
Aigerim Shilibekova, who goes by her artistic name of Aia Tarazi, is a multi-talented polymath who possesses a wide range of interests […]
A Map Made of Photographs
Rebecca Heyl is an artist, author and educator who hails from the state of New York. She trained as photographer at the […]
Reconnecting with Nature with a Herbalist Plant Walk
We first meet Lori Snyder as she guides our interviewer along an interactive nature walk in Burnaby’s Central Park. She points out […]
The Restorative Nature of Sound
Martin Reisle is a musician and sound enthusiast, whose insights on listening and sounds are not only inspiring but also encourage thinking […]
From Whitehorse to Burnaby: An Artist’s Journey
Born in Whitehorse, Amber Ross is Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and a member of Crow Clan. She has lived in many places […]
The Environmental Impact of Online Learning
Streaming services such as Zoom and Netflix have become a pervasive part of our lives, especially in the midst of the global […]
Discovering the Truth Behind Bioplastics
Making the switch from petroleum-based plastics to plastics made from renewable resources seems to be an obvious choice when it comes to […]
Making Sustainable Changes on Campus with Electrical Vehicles
The transition from gasoline vehicles to electrical vehicles is a product of exciting technological developments and our society’s efforts to decrease our […]
What’s it all about?
The Burnaby Festival of Learning opens the doors to explore current events and knowledge frontiers through the innovative programming of local non-profits, small businesses, independent artists, libraries, researchers, thought-leaders, students, and more. We create the platform for fun-filled experiences and exciting initiatives – you simply bring your curiosity.
While the 2021 festival is now over, you can check out the lineup in this year’s program guide, or subscribe to our newsletter so we can keep you updated on BFOL events that take place throughout the year.
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