Inspiration and ideas from the Root & Seed community

Read: explore, discover and learn

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...

Cultural Bereavement

Over 1.5 billion Muslims commemorate a shared history and come together in community for Ramadan. We share stories, traditions, and history.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

6 Superstitions & Beliefs from Around the World

A Roundup of superstitions from around the world - beliefs and practices that invite both good and bad fortune.

Keeping Traditions Alive

Miguel Ramos-Esquivel is a father with Mexican & Lebanese roots who happily passes his Hispanic heritage, traditions, and food to his kids.

Cultural Storytellers

Authors, poets, and writers who tell stories of culture and heritage, including Rupi Kaur, Amanda Gorman, Chen Chen, Edgar Gomez, and more

Podcast

Sign up for the Root & Seed newsletter to get updates on our latest podcasts, blogs and ideas for celebrating your culture and family roots.