South Asian Heritage Month: United by Heritage

About this episode

A conversation with secondary students about their South Asian heritage and its impact on their identity and belonging.

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Tune In YRDSB welcomes six secondary students for an honest conversation about culture, identity, and belonging. Together, they reflect on the pride, strength, and growth that comes from embracing their South Asian heritage, while also exploring the diverse experiences within the community. Through personal stories, they highlight how culture can be both grounding and transformative, offering connection, peace, and a strong sense of self.

People in this episode

Guests: Student 1, Student 5, Student 3, Student 6, Student 2, Student 4

Topics covered

• South Asian Heritage Month
• culture
• identity
• belonging

Keywords

• heritage
• community
• personal stories

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