Root & Seed is Helping Individuals Capture Familial Traditions and Rituals for the Next Generation
The community platform and conversation tool app that helps people share, discover and document their family stories in order to retain their cultural traditions and heritage.
Reel Asian Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years — Here’s How to Tune In
The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival (a.k.a. Reel Asian) returns November 10—19, 2021.
Eva Chin, Executive Chef
On the challenges of having mixed ancestry, how she feels about Samoan representation, and how Stop Asian Hate impacted her approach to cooking.
Bilal Baig is Making TV History with CBC’s ‘Sort Of’
The Canadian playwright is the first queer (trans-feminine) South Asian and Muslim performer to star in a Canadian primetime TV series.
How I’m Reminding Myself to Be Proud of My Heritage
Kaitlyn Forde reflects on how conversations on racial inequality have reminded her to be proud about her racial identity.
Amanda de Souza, Filmmaker
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.
Pik-Shuen Fung’s ‘Ghost Forest’ Explores the Nuances of Grief in an Astronaut Family
The Canadian author’s debut novels asks the question, “How do you grieve, if your family doesn’t talk about feelings?”
Luanne Ronquillo, Founder, Ruru Baked Inc.
On overcoming her childhood embarrassment of being Asian and how she fell in love with Asian cuisine.
Toronto-Based Creatives Set Up Free Development Program for Pan-Asian Photographers and Filmmakers
‘Ideas From I’ is a free program for pan-Asian youth photographers and filmmakers in the GTA with little to no formal training.
Jennifer Lau, Owner, Fit Squad
On overcoming her insecurities as a Chinese female gym owner and how she’s creating space for diversity in fitness.
Tanya Kim, Multimedia Personality and Animal Advocate
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.
Abby Albino, Founder, Rise Tribe
On choosing a non-stereotypical career and how her non-profit Rise Tribe is redefining what it means to be Filipino-Canadian.
8 Songs That Speak Out Against Anti-Asian Hate
From Jessica Sanchez’s “Us” to MC Jin’s “Stop the Hatred”, these songs push forward the message of Stop Asian Hate.
‘Can You Please Speak Chinese?’: On Raising My Bi-Racial Daughter to Speak My Mother Language
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.
Covry Launches Limited-Edition Hats To Support AAPI Youth
100% of the proceeds will go towards Act to Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to end bullying among AAPI youth.
From the Hospital Play Lady: An Open Letter to My Young Asian Patients
“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.”
Paris Jewellers Launches Limited-Edition ‘Hope’ Collection to Help Combat Anti-Asian Racism
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.
Western Media’s Treatment of BTS Isn’t Just Disrespectful, It’s Racist
The South Korean group is more than just a prop or a punchline.
Peggy Li, Founder, Peggy Li Creations
On choosing a creative path, giving back to the Asian community and finding her voice during a time when Asians are speaking up.
A Look at Toronto’s Rally for Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
Amid the rain, over 5,000 Asian Canadian and allies attended the hour-long rally held at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.