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Devon and Rhea have co-hosted and co-produced the ACAM Dialogues Podcast for the past year and two years, respectively. In this finale episode together, the two hosts take a walk down memory lane and reflect on all the work they’ve accomplished during their time as ACAM student-staff. Rhea discusses the process of ‘killing your darlings’ when it comes to brainstorming interviews and questions; Devon gives an inside scoop on the editing process and getting accustomed to - or content with - hearing his own voice. Devon and Rhea come together in sharing how their podcasting skills have manifested in their real life, and the gratitude for having the ACAM Dialogues podcast be a chapter in their time at UBC.

To cap off May, join Devon and Rhea as they discuss motifs of Asian Heritage Month. Your co-hosts explain the nature of Asian Heritage Month and what it means to celebrate. Rhea discusses the role of radio in Asian communities settling in so-called Vancouver. Devon goes onto sharing details of Vancouver's historic Chinatown and the upcoming exhibition “Momentum”.

Join Devon and Rhea in conversation with Jennifer Douglas from the Community Archival Collections Heritage Exhibitions (CACHE), and Jeffrey Wong from Wongs’ Benevolent Association (WBA). Through this roundtable discussion, Rhea and Devon learn more about the archival process and the impact of community engagement from large institutions such as UBC.

In this episode, join Devon and Rhea as they discuss some pop-culture hot topics. They discuss the online trend of ‘Chinamaxxing’ and the implications of a fad that is based in non-Asian people. Our hosts also discuss some movies that have sparked their interest, and their picks for Best Picture at the Oscars this year.

Devon and Rhea are joined by Dr. JP Catungal to discuss Browning Asian Canada: a series of events and community gatherings that centre conversations on the need to diversify Asian Canadian storytelling and representation. Tune in to hear more about JP’s dedication and passion for ensuring minority voices are seen as knowledge producers, not just statistics in a research paper.

To kick off the start of a new semester, Devon and Rhea in Conversation with the ACAM Dialogues were joined in conversation with the ACAM Dialogues team: Gabby Abando, Felicity Gutierrez, and Lian Lo. The group discussed the various aspects of their work in the ACAM Dialogues cohorts as well as the impact they hope to make.

On this episode of the ACAM Dialogues Podcast, your hosts Rhea Mann and Devon Meadows are joined by Dr. Sharnjit Kaur Sandhra. Sharn is a historian, educator, storyteller, and founder of Belonging Matters Consulting. She worked as Coordinator at the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV for more than 12 years and as co-curator and co-manager of the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site and Gur Sikh Temple (gurdwara). Sharn became the first Sikh person to complete her PhD from the Department of History at UBC in 2022. Sharn is a passionate activist, building bridges between community and academia through museum work. Stream now to hear all about her newest project We Are Basketball, an exploration and celebration on the impact of sport on Punjabi and Filipinx on communities across British Columbia.

This episode, listeners are welcomed back to a new season of the ACAM Dialogues Podcast by getting introduced to the newest member of the ACAM team: Devon Meadows. Rhea welcomes Devon onto the Podcast, and they discuss his family’s migration story, passion for storytelling, and plans for the podcast this year. This episode ends off some current events as they discuss Karan Aujla’s performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the upcoming Tamio Wakayama exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and more…

Join Rhea in conversation with Dr. Alifa Bandali, who is an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice. Rhea and Dr. Bandali discussed her upcoming ACAM 100 course and her passion for teaching.

Join Nathan in conversation with Kaitlyn Lee and Deborah Wong, two recent ACAM grads, as they reflect on the experiences that shaped their time in the program. From impactful lessons in the classroom to unforgettable personal experiences, they share the moments that left a lasting impression. Together, they explore how ACAM’s interdisciplinary lens helped them engage more deeply with their culture, identity, migration, and belonging - and offer an honest, grounded reflection on what the program has meant to them during their undergraduate years.

Punjabi and South Asian music is receiving global attention, especially after the inaugural category of South Asian Music Recording of the Year at the JUNOs this year. To touch on the significance of this, Rhea is joined in conversation with Harpo Mander. Harpo is the Executive Director of 5X, which is the leading music and arts organization for diasporic Punjabis in Metro Vancouver. As a champion for South Asian artists, she has helped to transform the cultural landscape through advocacy, mentorship, and industry partnerships. As Co-Chair of the inaugural JUNOS South Asian Music Committee, Harpo has advanced national recognition for South Asian talent, and most recently made history as the first Punjabi woman appointed to the Board of BC’s PavCo.

Join Nathan in conversation with Cat Hung and Jenny Lu as they reflect on their roles in the co-curated Backyard Garden Project—a collaborative exhibit between the Museum of Vancouver, ACAM, and ACRE. This episode traces the exhibit’s evolution, from its initial ideas and goals to the post-pandemic workshops and community gatherings that emerged from its development. Together, they explore themes of food security and sovereignty, and examine the cultural significance of food in Chinese communities—how it connects to memory, place, intergenerational knowledge, and identity. Through personal stories and collaborative insight, the episode offers a thoughtful look at how community-based projects can nurture both cultural resilience and collective healing.

Join your ACAM Dialogues hosts, Nathan Ko and Rhea Mann, as they catch-up and reflect on the end of the semester. The hosts discuss some of their favourite episodes and moments in the ACAM community from the past few months, as well as some personal updates. Rhea shares some thoughts on her exchange term at the University of Edinburgh, and Nathan talks about graduating, his new job, and future plans!

This episode, Rhea is joined by two UBC ACAM alums Curtis Huang and Evens Wong. Both Curtis and Evens, and their short films featured in our ACAM 350 event from February. In this roundtable discussion, we get to take a deeper look into their respective films “Vancouver Special” and “Looking for Popo”. Exploring themes of migration, nostalgia, grief, and memory, Evens and Curtis remind us why Asian Canadian voices and stories must continue to be uplifted!  Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Join Nathan in conversation with special guest Thea Loo, an emerging Asian Canadian filmmaker, as they discuss her award-winning debut documentary, Inay. This deeply personal film explores the flawed immigration pathways between the Philippines and Canada, shedding light on the trauma and resilience of Filipino families separated by migration. Thea shares her journey as a filmmaker, the challenges of telling intergenerational stories, and the current landscape of Asian Canadian cinema. Listen in as Nathan and Thea delve into the power of storytelling, mental health, and the evolving role of Asian Canadian voices in film.