What We Can Learn From The “Healthy Immigrant Effect”
The idea is so entrenched that it has become something of a trope: immigrants come to Canada for a better life, including better healthcare. But as it turns out, many immigrants are healthier than the citizens of the high-income Western countries that they move to. There’s a term for this: the Hea
How Eight Luxury Fashion Designers Are Injecting Heritage Into Craft
For as long as seasonal collections have been presented to lunching ladies in private salons, the world of luxury fashion has largely tapped Eurocentric experiences and disregarded the contributions of other cultures. But as the industry continues to expand its definition of beauty and style, more d
The Five Most Anticipated Third-Culture Movies of the Year
Cinema has long been a mirror to the world, but for third-culture audiences especially, nothing rings quite as true as stories by filmmakers who look like us and share our experiences. More and more, these stories tackle the profound and often complicated journey in straddling multiple cultures—an
With CELI, Two Sisters Are Building The Next Chapter of Their Family’s Jewellery Dream
If you want to truly learn about someone, the jewellery they wear can speak volumes. Take jewellery designer Chau Lui’s hands, adorned with rings that each tell a story. Her engagement ring, which she designed with her husband after being together for 14 years, is a four-carat oval diamond with th
What Does It Actually Look Like to Decolonize Wellness Spaces?
When entrepreneur and somatic practitioner Melissa Nkomo began consulting for co-working space And-Co in downtown Vancouver, the question of how to lure remote workers back to the office loomed large. “They hired me to talk about integrating wellness in the workplace when people eventually return
For Chef Rafa Covarrubias, Cooking is About Creating Home
Born in central Mexico’s Querétaro, a young Rafa Covarrubias moved to Calgary in 2013 to pursue a culinary career. His star rose rapidly after graduating from culinary school. He became the sous chef at Calgary’s MARKET, the award-winning Calgary dining staple which turned into a “roaming res
How the Taste and Tradition of Sorrel is Preserving Caribbean Culture
When it comes to seasonal sips, a refreshing hibiscus punch is more often considered a summertime drink than a holiday-themed one. But for the Caribbean diaspora, sorrel is a Christmas must-have—and the annual quest to find the fresh blossoms at Caribbean grocers across the country has become as
For These Quilters of Colour, The Art Form Is A Means Of Resistance
At a glance, quilting is an intricate, but ultimately utilitarian craft that largely exists in the domestic sphere. But the truth is, quilters have always embedded stories, and sometimes political meaning, into their creations through various styles of stitching and textile. This is especially true
Who Gets The Last Laugh In Ethnic Comedy?
Danzy Senna’s new novel, Colored Television, a struggling biracial novelist-turned-screenwriter begins working with a hotshot Black TV producer who establishes the stakes of the cultural landscape: “Diversity, diversity, diversity. The default is whiteness. They get this flurry of interest in us
Why These Third-Culture Kids Are Making The Decision To Return Home
The narrative is so familiar that it borders on cliché: Go to school to study something practical and, importantly, profitable. Then, land a secure job, court a suitable partner and rear children, who can reap the benefits of your hard work for future generations. The expectations placed upon first
