India Rising is on a Mission to Show Brown Ballers Exist
In an unprecedented first, this basketball team gathers some of the best Indian players around the world to compete and make a name for the nation and the diaspora in the athletic world.
Director Anubha Momin on Diversity in Filmmaking—Behind and In Front of The Camera
“There’s a superficiality to the way that we talk about diversity in film in Canada.”
The Asian Films Coming to TIFF 2023
From the newest Hayao Miyazaki film to an adaptation of a beloved Canadian novel, these are the movies by Asian filmmakers we’re excited for.
‘Here Lies Love’ is Broadway’s First Filipino Musical, but Not Without Controversy
Produced by (white) music legends David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love is receiving backlash for its shining representation of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, the former first couple of the Philippines.
Mai Nguyen Explores the Complexity of Intergenerational Families and Identity in ‘Sunshine Nails’
The Asian Canadian author highlights the everyday resilience racialized communities embark on.
The Surprising Story Behind CCYAA’s Celebrity Classic Basketball Game
And how Simu Liu postponed his Marvel audition for the inaugural game.
How Pixar Director Peter Sohn Brought His Own Immigrant Story to Life with ‘Elemental’
Through the film’s fire and water romance, Sohn writes a love letter to his parents, who travelled from Korea to New York to give him a better life.
R.F. Kuang’s ‘Yellowface’ Tackles Racial Creative Exhaustion with Humour
“I’m tired of us all pretending like this system is working. It’s not. We all have to be blunt about it or nothing will ever change,” says R.F. Kuang
The Unflinching Bite of Nisha Pahuja’s ‘To Kill a Tiger’
After a horrifying sexual assault, the documentary follows one family’s fight for justice—and the backlash they face along the way.
From Humble Beginnings to the Supreme Court of Canada, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Help Legal Professionals ‘Find Community’
The pan-Asian law association seeks to share ideas, help lawyers network with one another, and encourage racialized students to go to law school.
Saket Soni’s ‘The Great Escape’ Tells the True Story of Forced Immigrant Labour Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in the U.S.
Soni’s debut book is a harrowing, gripping journey, and not an easy — but certainly necessary — read.
6 Must-Try Asian-Owned Restaurants in Toronto
Six Asian-owned restaurants in Toronto dishing out food worthy of a spot on the Michelin Guide.
Asian Canadians to Watch in 2023
We’ve rounded up the Asian Canadian talent to look out for in 2023.
Representasian Project’s Asian Canadian Brand Directory
From fashion and beauty to lifestyle and food, here are the Asian Canadian brands you need to know.
Randall Park Says Blockbuster is ‘Like a Warm Hug’
“I hope that the people that watch the show feel inspired, and appreciate and acknowledge the people in their lives,” says the Korean American actor.
10 Asian-Led Horror Films to Watch This Halloween and Beyond
Chill your bones this Halloween with films featuring Asians and Asian stories.
Ali Kazmi Finally Feels On Top of the World
After establishing himself as a TV star in Pakistan, the actor had to start from scratch when he moved to Canada. Now, he’s found his groove.
How Basketball Helped a GTA Native Endure Isolation in Vietnam
In an unfamiliar world, basketball was Will Tran’s safe haven.
17 Essential Asian-Hosted Podcasts
Picks for whether you’re looking to learn something new, connect with your community, or just be told a good story.
Lina Li’s ‘Have You Eaten?’ Portrays the Complexities of the Immigrant Mother-Daughter Relationship
The candid short sees the Asian Canadian filmmaker and her mother engage in an intimate conversation about immigration to Canada, misunderstandings, barriers to communicating, love and the taste of home.