Sia Garg
Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month across Metro Vancouver
November 2, 2026By: Sia Garg, Peak Associate Every November in Northern Turtle Island (Canada), Hindu Heritage Month invites the local community to gather and honour the living traditions, classical arts, and philosophies of Hinduism passed down through generations. Across Metro Vancouver, these celebrations rarely occupy high-profile arts institutions or billboard campaigns. Instead, organizers put it on themselves to allow the festivities to thrive organically within banquet halls, community centres, and neighbourhood stages. Because many of our gatherings are shared through families and friends’ WhatsApp group chats and temple newsletters, or through word-of-mouth and social media, their cultural depth and reach can fly…
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Resurrecting Martin Bartlett’s synthesizers through live music
November 2, 2026By: Sia Garg, Peak Associate Long before digital interfaces democratized electronic sound, the late composer and SFU contemporary arts professor Martin Bartlett was already teaching early microcomputers how to listen. Martin Bartlett: Begin Anywhere offers a breathtaking retrospective on a…
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Beyond the time loop: Again Again refuses to play by sci-fi rules
October 11, 2026By: Sia Garg, Peak Associate Most time-loop stories rely on high-concept tricks and gimmicks, forcing their protagonists to solve complex puzzles or dodge fatal accidents to escape the cycle. But in her feature directorial debut, Again Again (2016), filmmaker Mia…
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A documentary that highlights the decades-long struggle for Indigenous sovereignty
September 20, 2026By: Sia Garg, SFU Student I find that monumental political documentaries, such as Dancing Around the Table are a little tricky to navigate. Unlike standard narrative cinema, which demands us to evaluate artistic choices and dramatic pacing, watching a reenactment…
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Remnants on the paperwork of the picket line
July 26, 2026By: Sia Garg, SFU Student Whether in class or amongst my peers, when we look back at the history of resistance, we often treat political art as something distant and monumental: think of Michelangelo’s “David” serving as a symbol against…
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Reservation Dogs is the perfect summer watch
July 5, 2026By: Sia Garg, SFU Student While June is National Indigenous History Month in the north of Turtle Island (Canada), reflection on the history of dispossession, resilience, and ongoing reconciliation should not be limited to a month alone. If you’re looking…
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Pinoy Festival 2026 fosters community
June 15, 2026By: Sia Garg, SFU student June is Filipino Heritage Month across Canada, and in BC, this year’s community celebration is the 4th annual Pinoy Festival, taking place at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, on June 20 and 21. The festival’s organizers…
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