“Like a lot of other womxn, I’ve always felt the need to apologize for things I shouldn’t be sorry for, or to be smaller so someone else can have their space. I’d quietly succeed in subjects while someone else took the credit.”

This is the official music video for “Lost in Translation” by Toronto artist Sakako (2020).

Sakako is a 23-year-old independent singer-songwriter and recording artist whose distinct sultry sound and strong message of self-love sets her up as the next feminist pop star coming out of Toronto.

"Instead I became ceremony" is a photo series created by Mecoh Bain featuring Kyle Young Pine, a Kainai Blackfoot Fancy Dancer. Kyle is seen to be fancy dancing in traditional Regalia, a symbolic prayer for healing for himself, nature, and humanity by the Bow River in Alberta.

Erin Cutler is a Canadian freelance Illustrator living in Toronto. Her work is often digitally and traditionally embellished with an explorative and naturalistic feel. She created these illustrations during quarantine when themes of isolation, loneliness and self-love felt most prevalent.

“My parents moved to Canada as teenagers fleeing the Vietnam war in the 70s for a better life without a single dollar in hand. I grew up in a predominantly white suburban town in Ontario, which shaped a lot of my complex relationship about being Asian.”

“We often forget to stop and appreciate how far we’ve come in our journeys, thinking of what’s next and what more we can do to get to where we want to be… ’Love in Los Angeles’ is a photo series about pausing and taking a step back to admire the work we have done, tuning out what more we have to do and what others might be accomplishing in their lives.”

Gianinna “Ninai” Chavez is a 25-year-old feminist Filipina that advocates for period health and period visibility. She is currently taking her Masters in Women and Development at the University of the Philippines Diliman while balancing her full-time job. She is also the Founder Menstruator of the We Bleed Red Movement in the Philippines.

“The inspiration of this poem came from the idea that in order for the butterfly to emerge; it must first go through cycles of growth; before it can spread its wings and roam free. The cocoon represents the confinement one can feel when trying to break free. A slight hold yet it is as light as silk, much like the makings of a cocoon.”

“Not Another Headline, The Human Toll” is a photo series created by photographer Mecoh Bain that challenges people to think critically about the media they’re consuming and the relationships they have with the articles, language, subjects, and images.

To celebrate National Cappucino Day, we have curated a list of our go-to local cafes in Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga.

Miss Ysabelle Tumaneng is Miss Vancouver World 2020, and she has written this letter explaining her story, her understanding of pageantry, and in how she was able to connect back to her Filipina roots.

Recent high school graduate Isabel shares her personal reflection about missing out on convocation due to Covid-19 cancellations. More specifically how being robbed of that milestone affected her mental health.

“Things happen for a reason, no matter how big or small that thing may be. We may never know why they happen, but oftentimes all we can really say is thank you. I guess this is my reminder for you to always appreciate life, and understand how life takes us on this rollercoaster of ups and downs to pave the path of where we need to go.”

Jessica Vinluan is a 25-year-old Filipina-Canadian, born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is the founder of Redefine Twenty — a collective dedicated to education and community for youth and young BIPOC womxn.

Linda Youssouf (M.A), a certified transformation, mindfulness and spiritual guide, shares three effective practices that can help center yourself during times of uncertainty. She also includes a poem you can recite that is a part of a poetic guided meditation.

“Since quarantining during this pandemic, we’ve been streaming and watching television for hours on end. It can be interesting and informative to think more deeply about what exactly we are consuming, and it is safe to say we are currently enjoying some small form of a postmodern era on our screens and streaming services.”

Natalie Blake is a 26-year-old female digital creator of Jamaican and Bajan descent based in Brampton, Ontario. She has had work showcased at Pan Am Path, Freedom Fridayz, YD (Youth day) Toronto, The University of Toronto Mississauga Art Showcase and many more.

Saphera Peters is a 22-year-old South Asian artist based in Brampton, Ontario who specializes in illustrations and sneaker + clothing customizations. Through her art, Saphera’s main aim is to empower and grow the representation of South Asian Womxn.

Jean Denise is a 19-year-old sophomore Multimedia Arts student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde based in Muntinlupa City, Philippines. She is known for her whimsical and dreamy stylized art.