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November 14, 2023
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Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

As the elected Chair of the Board of Education, Gurveen is committed to supporting students.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

How one brown boy is capitalizing on the troll industrial complex. And how it’s kind of our fault.
April 13, 2021
News

Death of Dalit garment worker highlights injustice in H&M’s supply chain
Jeyasre Kathiravel’s murder has sparked outrage worldwide.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Creative Expression and Accessibility: Where do we draw the line?
Why imitation can’t always be flattering.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Contending with consent and power in the era of Youtube super stardom
Too many on the platform are using power as a way to exploit their influence.
April 13, 2021
News

A one-of-a-kind Sikh Studies program is coming soon to the University of Calgary

UCalgary is taking donations to establish the Expanding Sikh Studies initiative
April 13, 2021
News

Stop Asian Hate: Resources & What you can do

A list of readings and resources to allow you to think about the movement to #StopAsianHate
March 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Indie music from India: Here are 5 artists who make the genre magical
A melting pot of various genres, the independent music in India is only growing
March 30, 2021
Arts & culture

It’s sweet to be Kulfi: Meet the South Asian beauty brand celebrating culture and beauty
South Asian representation in the beauty industry has been on the rise, and Kulfi is leading the way
March 30, 2021
News

After over 100 days of protests, Kisaan Sleepout looks to raise awareness for farmers in India
With heavy hearts we watched our elders march to Delhi. We had to do something.
March 23, 2021
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim best actor nominee at the 93rd Academy Awards
The Oscars announced the most racially diverse slate of nominees that they have ever had.
March 23, 2021
Community

Your Ultimate Guide to Bomb Coffee in Surrey
Here’s to finding good coffee right here in our city, without having to cross a bridge!
March 23, 2021

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A Punjabi Sikh wins Miss Universe—but is it really a win?
Harnaaz Sandhu’s title as Miss Universe 2021 raises a wider conversation around representation.
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12/16/21
Conversation

Setting boundaries around the holidays with your big South Asian family
Boundaries during the holidays are tough especially within South Asian families.
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12/15/21
Community

Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for local & BIPOC Businesses

Happy shopping and happy holidays!
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12/15/21
Arts & culture

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Christmas movie season

*Cue “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” by Andy Williams*
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12/14/21
Arts & culture

20 years of a Bollywood classic: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
It has left its undeniable mark on Bollywood, and its cultural impact and significance still remains
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12/14/21
Conversation

Why the demonized Indian "monster-in-law" isn’t the real problem
We fault mothers for giving too much. Why can't the sons stop taking so much?
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12/8/21
Arts & culture

Why India is a House of Secrets
How a Netflix docuseries on the Burari Deaths compels Indian society to confront its demons.
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12/8/21
Arts & culture

Agam Darshi talks "Donkeyhead," the Punjabi-Canadian experience, being a first-time director & more
Agam Darshi speaks of her “labour of love” in creating the film Donkeyhead
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12/7/21
Conversation

Why it's time to break the cycle around caste and dating in 2021
I spoke with a few people who have been personally impacted by the caste system.
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12/1/21

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