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Home Decor from Around the World

From figurines to cozy comfort items, find beauty in all kinds of homes. We explored different decor methods from around the world.

Conversation Starters for Summer Get Togethers

Tips and questions to ask to have more meaningful conversations during summer get together, family reunions, and BBQs.

Giving Words to Stories

On a journey to heal herself and the next generation, Harmony Johnston has rekindled this connection to her roots, and reclaimed it.

Power of Roots: Singing Our Stories

Angel City Chorale's next show, Roots, asks “Where did we come from? What roots us now? And where will we go from here?”

Kids & Culture

Helping kids explore and value their heritage is important. Cultural connections provide a sense of belonging, understanding, and caring.

Third Culture Kids

Third culture kids are those raised by parents who are from a different homeland than where they currently reside.

Appreciating Culture in Movies

A round-up of movies across cultures, genres, and decades.

Celebrating Culture in the Kitchen

How a ‘made from scratch’ Toronto restaurant is preserving traditional Mexican cuisine.

The Power of a Name

The act and experience of living into and owning your given name. Contradictory thought suggests that we in fact live in a society that...

What Shapes Us

Mark Smyka recalls his father's story, including his experience in World War II, and how the dislocation of war impacted his family.

A Balance Between Influences

An artist shines a light on the Muslim community. April is Ramadan, a holy month with a rich history that millions of Muslims worldwide...

Passover

A simple history and significance of Passover, with activities and printables for children. Includes a Matzah Ball Soup recipe.

Storykeeping Through Fiction

Nancy Lam is a lawyer and author whose first novel, a fictional memoir, The Loyal Daughter, is coming out in the fall.

Coming Together for Holi

A colourful celebration of community oneness. At its core, the festival of Holi promotes togetherness, diversity and oneness. We know...

Celebrating Purim

A story of resilience, and a time for joy. Purim is rooted in an inspiring story of survival and holding onto a strong sense of self in...

International Women’s Day

Breaking biases and uplifting communities. “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” —Kofi Annan...

Finding Healing in Food

The joy of embracing traditional medicine. In some cultures, natural systems of medicine are deeply intertwined with many aspects of...

International Mother Language Day

Celebrating linguistic diversity and imparting knowledge for the future. Language is integral to the human experience, allowing us to...

Owning Identity

Embracing cultural roots far from the sun. There are an infinite number of influences in our lives that can impact our association with...

Lunar New Year

A celebration of renewal and honouring the past. Lunar New Year, also known as The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, holds special...

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Season 3: Celebrating Heritage

Explore how others bring their culture to life through holidays and family traditions.

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Jul 11

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8

Anika talks to Grace about the influences of her familial, ethnic, and geographic culture on her life, celebrations, and food.

Jun 23

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7

Anika interviews Serena Anthony, who shares how she fell in love with the West Indian celebration of Carnival.

Jun 7

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 6

Anika speaks with Michael Levine, acclaimed litterary agent and executive producer about culture, values, and the intuition of storytelling.

Season 2: Honoring the past

Hear stories about how culture influences how others live, work, and raise families.

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Dec 23, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

“This is our story, as much as anyone else's.” It's our second season finale and we are ending with a special one! Sisters Chantal and...

Dec 16, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Podcast Season 2, Epidosde 5 with Nadia Shahbaz.

Dec 9, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

“We just know where we are from.” Janey had us at her proclamation and declaration of being "Unapologetically Nigerian" at the start of...

Season 1: Claiming Culture

Listen to how others have discovered their own culture, heritage, and family stories.

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Aug 26, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6

“From 'Hang a Larry' to a reverse judo move.” Racism, rejection and assimilation has been a part of the visible minority experience since...

Aug 19, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5

“A lot of conversation happens in between.” Circumstance and desire are two compelling reasons for really understanding one’s family...

Aug 12, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4

"It felt like we were going on a trip!" The stories of immigrants are as varied as their countries of origin, the life stage when their...

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