People have a desire to learn about their culture especially when looking for community, expert says | CBCToronto
These Ontarians are rediscovering their culture and sharing their journeyCBC Toronto is launching a new series called Rediscovering Culture, which takes a look at how people in the GTA are reconnecting with — and learning about — their cultural identity and familial roots. In our first installment, we introduce you to two women doing just that: Tiara Jade Chutkhan and Roveena Chand Jassal.
Tiara Jade Chutken, centre right, with her family. She says because of the way she looked, growing up, people were quick to assume she was South Asian. She often felt her identity was invalidated. Chutkhan's research and learning inspired her to compile a book containing 16 works of Indo-Caribbean fiction.Roveena Jassal, a fourth-year student at Western University, says she's always struggled to fully embrace her Sikh and Punjabi culture. Despite having mostly South Asian friends back in Illinois, it was still embarrassing to do so.
She says all that changed when she entered university, where students who looked like her encouraged her to embrace her culture. "For some people, it's central to their identity and then for other people, it's just something that they're curious about."
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