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The Indo-Caribbean Canadian Experience with Ryan Singh

In the last full episode of 2025, Hema is joined by Ryan Singh, the Founder of the Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association (ICCA). They explore the nuances of Indo-Caribbean identity, the impact of colonial history, and the struggle for cultural recognition in Canada.

Ryan shares the origin story and mission of ICCA, various community programs such as youth mentorship, support for single parents, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, plus the Share Yuh Rice initiative that brought the Association to Hema’s attention. Share Yuh Rice aims to provide culturally appropriate food to food banks at Christmas and throughout the year.

Ryan talks about one of their big initiatives being led by the ICCA with participation from Caribbean organizations around the country: the petition for establishing a Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation, community engagement, and the intergenerational evolution of Indo-Caribbean traditions.

Links & Resources

• Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association
• Donate to the Indo-Caribbean Canadian Association
• Caribbean Heritage Month in Canada
• Barbados House Montreal

Episodes referenced:

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