Ramadan: Breaking Fast Together Under a New Moon
How over 1.5 billion Muslims commemorate a shared history and come together in community. Near the start of the ninth month on the...
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Cultural Bereavement
Over 1.5 billion Muslims commemorate a shared history and come together in community for Ramadan. We share stories, traditions, and history.
Podcast: Season 5, Episode 3
Anika meets celebrity photographer George Pimentel. He talks about being a 3rd generation photographer, and contradiction that grounds him.
Owning Multicultural Influences
Elisa Oh reflects on her childhood memories of both Bolivian and Korean culture, how it shapes her life now, and her hopes for the future.
Podcast: Season 5, Episode 2
In part 2 with Ryan Alexander Holmes, we talk about his Black and Chinese families influenced him as a person... and talk about his grandmas
Podcast: Bonus Episode
News from Root & Seed HQ! We've compiled some of the best Conversation Card answers from our guests in honour of our Kickstarter launch!
Preserving Heritage Languages
For Mother Language Day, Joanna Leung shares her app, Storylands, which allows children access to stories in their heritage language.
Animals with Cultural Significance
Animals are part of many of our lives: pets, deities, or just symbiotic creatures. We explore their significance to different cultures.
Podcast: Season 5, Episode 1
In the Season 5 podcast premier, Anika speaks with Ryan Alexander Holmes about how his mixed Asian & Black heritage has shaped his identity.
Growing Space for Roots
Jacquie Compton (poet, teacher & trauma therapist) talks about how our stories and those of our loved ones, shape who we are and how we heal
Holding Space for Heritage
Hollie Ha, host of The Holding Heritage Podcast, shares how understanding her father has strengthened her relationship with him & herself.
Remember Our Stories
Ala Gamulka reflects on the impact that her Holocaust survival story has had on her life, plus uncovering roots and passing down knowledge.
Reconciling with Family Roots
Simone shares how stories of her family's history in the Holocaust shaped her appreciation of culture, even as she evolved it as a parent.
Lunar New Year - Year of the Rabbit
Lunar New Year holds special significance for over a billion people around the world. Maggie, Isaac, and Rebecca share their LNY memories.
Reclaiming Colour in the Workplace
Winnette Sampson shares her experience reclaiming colour in her professional wardrobe, and how it represents her Trinidadian identity.
Getting to the Root of Identity
Cultural heritage connects us to the stories that shape our identities and a healthier society. This originally appeared in INCITE magazine.
It’s about me now
After hearing our communities’ stories, learning the impact of those histories on your lives, we wanted to reflect and provide observations.
Winter Holiday Nostalgia
Celebrating the traditions and memories of a special season, we round up thoughts, stories, and treasures from different winter holidays.
Podcast: Season 4, Episode 8
In our season 5 podcast finale, we meet Anish, creator of the Bhalla Show. An animated series featuring his immigrant family in the 90's.
Unexpected Family Treasures
Nicole shares the power of keeping and seeking out traditions and stories within families, and their ability to inspire future generations t
Podcast: Season 4, Episode 7
Kyle Leung, host of the "What Kind of Asian Are You?" Podcast talks about the importance of documenting and amplifying Asian stories.
Making Thanksgiving Our Own
Thanksgiving has evolved beyond its origins. Read community stories on special meanings and unique traditions across families.
Passing Down What Matters
Christa Ovenel from Death's Apprentice shares how we can plan in life to help ensure legacy during end of life planning.
Podcast: Season 4, Episode 6
Anika speaks to genealogist Theresa McVean from Ancestree Detectives who shares stories from her discoveries, her process, and a few tips.
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