Sia Garg

An illustration of a lotus, a symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, divine beauty, and prosperity in Hinduism
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Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month across Metro Vancouver

Sia Garg November 2, 2026

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 under the radar of the…

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A photo of a screen at the Gibson Museum showing a documentary on Martin Bartlett’s life
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Resurrecting Martin Bartlett’s synthesizers through live music

Sia Garg November 2, 2026

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 pioneer whose work bridged analogue…

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Beyond the time loop: Again Again refuses to play by sci-fi rules

Sia Garg October 11, 2026

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 Moore Marchant turns the subgenre…

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A photo of an Indigenous representative at the First Ministers’ Conferences on Indigenous Constitutional Matters, a still from the documentary
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A documentary that highlights the decades-long struggle for Indigenous sovereignty

Sia Garg September 20, 2026

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 of searing political acts forces…

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A photo of a person looking at posters from Strategies of Assembly
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Remnants on the paperwork of the picket line

Sia Garg July 26, 2026

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 Medici patronage in Renaissance Italy,…

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Reservation Dogs is the perfect summer watch

Sia Garg July 5, 2026

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 for a way to honour…

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An illustration of the Pinoy festival, with tents, stalls, and flags of the Philippines
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Pinoy Festival 2026 fosters community

Sia Garg June 15, 2026

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 are connecting their celebration of…

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