Past Events
Over the years, International Culture Federation (ICF) has hosted a wide range of cultural and community activities that celebrate diversity and bring people together. From calligraphy salons, painting exhibitions, and antique collectors’ gatherings to tea socials, panel talks, health workshops, and tai chi practice, each event has been an opportunity to learn, share, and grow. These past events have created lasting friendships, preserved valuable traditions, and inspired participants to bring cultural wisdom into their daily lives — helping to build a more connected and harmonious community.
International Culture Federation Hosts Cultivation Preview Event in Vaughan
TORONTO, March 27, 2026 — The International Culture Federation (ICF) successfully hosted the preview event for its upcoming Cultivation series in Vaughan. The event brought together professionals from the cultural, artistic, and business sectors, providing a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and establishing a foundation for the official launch of the series in April. Advancing a Platform...
ACPN and Aishang Arts Centre Host Community Gathering: “Nourishing Connections to Combat Loneliness by Cooking”
On February 23, 2026, the The Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists, in collaboration with the Aishang Arts Centre, successfully hosted a warm and engaging community gathering centered around the theme “Nourishing Connections to Combat Loneliness by Cooking.” The event aimed to bring people together through food, conversation, and shared cultural experiences. By combining cooking...
2026.01.07 Nourishing Connections: A New Year Cultural Gathering Through Food and Community
On January 7, 2026, International Culture Federation (ICF) proudly supported and participated in a New Year Cultural Gathering in Markham that brought community members together through food, cultural exchange, and shared celebration.This event was funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Program, reflecting a shared commitment to social inclusion, well-being, and healthy aging. 🍣 Cultural...
2025.12.21 Christmas & New Year Celebration with the Joy of Flavours
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, the International Culture Federation (ICF) proudly supported the Christmas & New Year Celebration with the Joy of Flavours, a festive community event held at Oriole Community Centre in North York. The event was jointly hosted by the Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists (ACPN) and Aishang Arts Centre, bringing together seniors, families, and...
2025.12.12 Winter BBQ & Family Cooking Showcase
Nourishing Connections to Combat Loneliness by Cooking December 12, 2025 | Vaughan, Ontario On Friday, December 12, 2025, International Culture Federation (ICF) proudly supported the Winter BBQ & Family Cooking Showcase, a joyful community gathering held at the Vaughan Woodbridge Senior Activity Centre. Organized in collaboration with the Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists...
2025.11.21 Dumpling Making and Cooking Workshop Annoucement
2025 Winter Neighborhood Gathering — “Warm Dumplings, Warm Hearts” A Multicultural Community Celebration Filled with Warmth, Food, and Friendship November 21, 2025 · Vaughan, OntarioCo-hosted by the International Culture Federation (ICF) and the Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists (ACPN)Supported in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program On November...
Blossoms and Full Moon — 2025 Mid-Autumn Celebration Successfully Concluded
October 7, 2025, Pickering, Ontario —The “Blossoms and Full Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration” was successfully held at the Church Hall, 2145 Brock Road, Pickering. The event was co-hosted by the Dulan Forever Young Activity Center and the Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists (ACPN), with the International Culture Federation (ICF) as co-organizer. Nearly one hundred...
Sharing the Moon, Sharing Culture – Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Location: 2145 Brock Rd, Pickering, ON L1X 0K2 Co-hosts: International Culture Federation (ICF) Durham Forveryoung Activity Centre The Association of Certified Professional Nutritionists (ACPN) Event Highlights: ✨ Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a joyful day of culture, food, and community! Opening remarks & awards...
Culture Salon: Speculations on the Sanxingdui Bronze Sacred Tree and the Kabbalah Tree of Life
On June 14, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its ninth salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of the session was “Speculations on the Sanxingdui Bronze Sacred Tree and the Kabbalah Tree of Life.” The event was hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Since the discovery of the Sanxingdui site, the unearthed artifacts have drawn immense...
Culture Salon: Career Success from a Spiritual Perspective
On June 9, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its ninth salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of this session was “Career Success from a Spiritual Perspective.” The event was hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Ms. Yu analyzed the interrelationship between spirituality and career success from a philosophical perspective, interpreting...
Culture Salon: Tchaikovsky’s Ukraine
On May 31, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its eighth salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of the session was “Tchaikovsky’s Ukraine.” This was the second lecture in ICF’s series on Ukrainian culture and arts. The event was presented by Ms. Foresthill Rose, hosted by Mr. Timur, and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian...
Culture Salon: Active Thinking and Artistic Creation
On May 24, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its seventh salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of this session was “Active Thinking and Artistic Creation.” The event was hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Ms. Yu began the discussion by contrasting active thought with restricted thought. She noted that during the Spring and Autumn...
Culture Salon: Casual Talks on Torsion Fields
On May 10, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its fifth salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of the session was “Casual Talks on Torsion Fields,” hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Maggie shared her understanding that the concept of the torsion field is similar to what people in the past referred to as the “spirit world.” According...
Culture Salon: Peking Opera and Life
On May 3, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its fourth salon forum at Gallery M2 in Improve Canada. The theme of the event was “Peking Opera and Life.” The forum featured Mr. Xia Hao, founder and leader of the Longsheng Peking Opera Troupe, together with co-leader Mr. Su Fang, and was hosted by Ms. Foresthill Rose, with co-sponsorship from CYCA and ACPN. The Longsheng Peking...
Culture Salon: Exploring Mysticism
On April 26, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its third salon event at Gallery M2 in Improve Canada. The theme of this session was “Mysticism.” The event was hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu, and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Ms. Yu shared with the audience that mysticism encompasses various doctrines and religious rituals that enable people to attain higher levels of spiritual or...
Culture Salon: Exploring Qing Era Coins
On April 19, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its second salon forum at Gallery M2 in Improve Canada. The theme of the event was “Exploring Coins: The Large Coins of the Qing Xianfeng Era in Xinjiang.” The forum featured coin collector Mr. Dai Zechang and Manchu language expert Dr. Timur, was hosted by Ms. Maggie Yu, and co-sponsored by CYCA and ACPN. Mr. Dai presented...
Culture Salon: Ukrainian World Heritage Sites
On the afternoon of March 29, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held a cultural and art salon lecture at Gallery M2 in Improve Canada. The theme of this lecture was “Ukraine’s World Heritage.” This was the first session in a series of Ukrainian cultural and art lectures organized by ICF. The event was hosted by Mr. Timur and presented by Ms. Foresthill Rose, with co-sponsorship...
Culture Salon: The Literary Works of Svetlana Alexievich
On June 28, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) held its twelfth salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The theme of this session was “The Literary Works of Svetlana Alexievich.” This was the third lecture in a series of Ukrainian cultural and art talks organized by ICF. The lecture was delivered by Ms. Foresthill Rose and hosted by Dr. Timur, with co-sponsorship from CYCA...
Culture Salon: Applying for Signature Membership in the Canadian Artists Associations
On May 17, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) hosted its sixth salon lecture at Gallery M2, Improve Canada. This session focused on the theme “How to Apply for Signature Membership in the Canadian Artists Associations” and featured two distinguished speakers: Dr. Yidan and artist Chunxiao Zhao, with Ms. Foresthill Rose serving as moderator. The event was co-organized with CYCA and...
Culture Salon – “Exploring How to Cultivate Clear Thinking”
On June 21, 2022, the International Culture Federation (ICF) hosted its 11th salon event at the M2 Gallery in Improve Canada. The evening’s theme, “Exploring How to Cultivate Clear Thinking,” was led by Ms. Maggie Yu, with CYCA and ACPN as co-organizers. Ms. Yu began the lecture with an intriguing observation: many philosophers are not only known for their intellectual clarity but also for their...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
At 2:00 p.m. on December 6, 2022, an online health salon was held, hosted by the International Culture Federation (ICF) and organized by M2 CPN Clinic (M2 Registered Professional Nutritionist Clinic). Registered Professional Nutritionists and trainees from Quebec, Markham CPN Clinic, Julia CPN Clinic, and London CPN Clinic participated in the event. The topic of this session was the first half...
Health Salon: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Hosted by the International Culture Federation (ICF) and organized by M2 CPN Clinic (M2 Registered Professional Nutritionist Clinic), the online health salon continued at 2:00 p.m. on December 13, 2022. Registered Professional Nutritionists and trainees from Hâvre de santé joyeux et paisible (Quebec), Markham CPN Clinic, Julia CPN Clinic, and London CPN Clinic were invited to participate. The...
ICF Collectors’ Salon — The Joy and Meaning of Collecting Art
Date: July 24, 2019Time: 1:00–3:00 PMVenue: Gallery M2, 7250 Keele St., Vaughan, ONHost: International Culture Federation (ICF)Organizer: Gallery M2 The International Culture Federation (ICF) hosted the M2 Collectors’ Salon at Gallery M2 in Vaughan, gathering art collectors, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts for an inspiring afternoon discussion on “The Joy and Meaning of Collecting Art.” The salon...
2019 International Culture Federation Spring Calligraphy Salon
Date: February 23, 2019Location: Food Court, Improve Canada Centre, Vaughan, OntarioHost: International Culture Federation (ICF)Organizer: Gallery M2Supported by: Canadian Foundation for Cultural and Art Research and dozens of Toronto cultural and art associations A Grand Celebration of Culture and Art On the afternoon of February 23, 2019, the International Culture Federation (ICF) hosted the...