In March 2025, economist and journalist Richard Gilbert shared his groundbreaking research on the history of slavery in Canada and its unsettling ties to modern temporary migrant worker programs. His work, recognized with the 2025 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research, exposes how systemic racism continues to shape Canada's labour systems, calling for dignity, transparency, and justice for all workers.

Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee is a powerful alternative musical that blends drama, comedy, and rock music to explore the lasting impact of the Cambodian Genocide across generations. Set against the backdrop of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, the play follows a Cambodian-American father and daughter as they confront painful truths, personal history, and the enduring strength of family. With live performances of both classic Khmer rock and contemporary hits, this electrifying production is a poignant reflection on migration, memory, and the courage it takes to tell one’s story.

Held on March 21st, 2025, PCHC-MoM’s commemoration of the UN Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination brought together music, personal stories, and powerful speakers to confront systemic racism and promote healing. Through art, research, and lived experiences, the two-day event created space for reflection, dialogue, and a shared commitment to equity and justice.

When Laura Molina emigrated from Mexico to Canada, she carried one precious heirloom: her mom's rosary necklace. More than just a piece of jewelry, it's a cherished lifeline to her past, each bead a memory of her family and traditions. Now, through her new family business, Flavours of Hope, she is able to share the rich tastes of her Yucatecan heritage, blending treasured memories with her new life and creating a sense of belonging through food.

Embrace the secrets of your traditions again. Inspired by the culinary legacy of her mother and grandmother, this Nigerian immigrant found a powerful connection to her roots through the art of cooking. She shares her journey of finding a taste of home in a new country and the generational legacy of spices that she is passing on to the next generation.

This Heritage Week, Harbhajan is sharing how a stamp helped bring a painful piece of Canadian history to light. It commemorates the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, when 376 Punjabi passengers were denied entry to Canada. His grandfather, Rattan Singh, was a Vancouver resident who helped the passengers. For him, the stamp gave this untold story a rightful place in history and ultimately led to a national apology in 2016.

For Andrea, life without spice is a life missing the taste of home. Growing up in an Indian household, spices were the essence of her childhood, but after moving to Canada, they became a poignant source of nostalgia and comfort. This is the story of how spices are more than a culinary delight; they are threads of memory weaving together family and heritage across continents.

Tāriq's family's heritage as fine metalsmiths in the village of Kotli Loharan goes back nearly a millennium. He feels a profound connection to this past through his grandfather's tools and a simple pair of glasses. As the eldest son, he is honored to carry on this incredible legacy.

For Heritage Week, Pat is sharing a family heirloom: a New Year Tray of Togetherness Pat’s grandmother brought from China in 1917. Though Pat never saw it used, she has learned about its beautiful symbolism - with eight sides for luck and nine inner trays for longevity. It's an incredible link to Pat's heritage and the traditions she carried with her.