The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival (a.k.a. Reel Asian) returns November 10—19, 2021.

On the challenges of having mixed ancestry, how she feels about Samoan representation, and how Stop Asian Hate impacted her approach to cooking.

The Canadian playwright is the first queer (trans-feminine) South Asian and Muslim performer to star in a Canadian primetime TV series.

Kaitlyn Forde reflects on how conversations on racial inequality have reminded her to be proud about her racial identity.

On working on films with female Asian leads like “To All The Boys” and “Spin,” and how she’s figuring out her identity as a mixed-culture kid.

The Canadian author’s debut novels asks the question, “How do you grieve, if your family doesn’t talk about feelings?”

On overcoming her childhood embarrassment of being Asian and how she fell in love with Asian cuisine.

‘Ideas From I’ is a free program for pan-Asian youth photographers and filmmakers in the GTA with little to no formal training.

On overcoming her insecurities as a Chinese female gym owner and how she’s creating space for diversity in fitness.

On how a lack of representation impacted her self-worth, the challenges of being a Korean woman in media, and how anti-Asian racism has affected her.

On choosing a non-stereotypical career and how her non-profit Rise Tribe is redefining what it means to be Filipino-Canadian.

From Jessica Sanchez’s “Us” to MC Jin’s “Stop the Hatred”, these songs push forward the message of Stop Asian Hate.

When my daughter was born, I made a strong concerted effort to exclusively speak Cantonese to her. Then she started going to daycare… and it was GAME OVER.

100% of the proceeds will go towards Act to Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to end bullying among AAPI youth.

“You may not see or care about my Asian features, since my face is covered behind my mask and goggles. You may not even remember meeting me, but only remember the fact that I helped you play while you were sick.”

One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to organizations addressing anti-Asian racism and amplifying Asian voices across Canada and the U.S.

The South Korean group is more than just a prop or a punchline.

On choosing a creative path, giving back to the Asian community and finding her voice during a time when Asians are speaking up.

Amid the rain, over 5,000 Asian Canadian and allies attended the hour-long rally held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.

Created by Jannell Lo, Dump the Hate invites participants to make and sell dumplings and donate the proceeds to organizations supporting the Asian community.