No Ties 1879

No Ties 1879 The Anti-racism and Social Justice podcast hosted by Fijian brother and sister co-hosts ASHNEIL & ANGELENE PRAKASH.

The siblings candidly discuss their experiences growing up in Ladner, BC while also bringing awareness to British indentured labour.

We’re still feeling the impact of Echoes of Home — and thanks to the incredible talent behind the lens, those powerful m...
07/25/2025

We’re still feeling the impact of Echoes of Home — and thanks to the incredible talent behind the lens, those powerful moments were beautifully captured. 🎥📸

A huge thank you to Vikaash Prasad and Marc Yungco for documenting the heart, culture, and emotion of the evening with such care and artistry. Your work helps us preserve these stories and share them with our community long after the night is over.

Stay tuned — we'll be sharing more glimpses from the event soon. ✨

🧡 Meet the Echoes of Home Planning TeamThis event was built with heart, intention, and community at its core—and we’re s...
06/12/2025

🧡 Meet the Echoes of Home Planning Team

This event was built with heart, intention, and community at its core—and we’re so proud to finally share it with you.

From outreach and research to design, logistics, and late-night planning calls, this incredible team has poured months of love and labour into every detail of Echoes of Home. We’ve held our ancestors close and carried their stories with care.

And now—it’s time. Our SOLD OUT event is happening tomorrow, and we can’t wait to welcome you into this space of reflection, remembrance, and cultural pride. ✨

Our organizations, The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society are so grateful to Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada in their support for Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History 🙏🏾

🎤 Meet Our Echoes of Home PanelistsWe are beyond honoured to welcome three incredible changemakers to our sold-out event...
06/12/2025

🎤 Meet Our Echoes of Home Panelists

We are beyond honoured to welcome three incredible changemakers to our sold-out event this Friday:

🌱 Rochelle Prasad — a global education advocate empowering over half a million youth through equitable access to learning.
🍷 Shiva Reddy — a sommelier and storyteller uncovering untold South Asian food histories through the award-winning Not Your Butter Chicken.
📰 Umendra Singh — a veteran journalist and community builder amplifying Indo-Fijian voices across media and public service.

Each panelist brings lived experience, depth, and heart to this conversation on girmit, memory, and belonging. We can't wait for you to hear from them. 🤎

✨Echoes of Home is brought to you by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society with support from Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨Arif Ali is a hip-hop artist and writer whose work reflects on identity, culture, and the Indo-Fijia...
06/06/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Arif Ali is a hip-hop artist and writer whose work reflects on identity, culture, and the Indo-Fijian experience. His music blends sharp lyricism with personal storytelling, offering a lens into diasporic life and generational memory.

We’re looking forward to showcasing Arif at Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History.

🗓️ Friday, June 13 | 6–9 PM
📍 Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall
🎟️ Tickets: $10 🔗 in bio

Echoes of home is presented by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in proud partnership with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨Meet Sheetal Naicker, a multidisciplinary creative featured in Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya His...
06/05/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Sheetal Naicker, a multidisciplinary creative featured in Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History. Sheetal’s artistry knows no bounds—whether she’s crafting beautiful jewellery, creating soulful music, or curating unforgettable food experiences, she brings passion and depth to every form she touches.

We’re honoured to showcase her talents as part of this powerful celebration of Indo-Fijian identity, resilience, and creativity. 🌿

📍 Echoes of Home
🗓️ June 13 | 6–9 PM
🏢 Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall
🎟️ Tickets: $10 🔗 in bio

Echoes of Home is presented by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in proud partnership with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

💃🏽 Amika Kushwaha is grace, rhythm, and story in motion. A globally recognized Canadian Kathak dancer and Harmonium virt...
06/03/2025

💃🏽 Amika Kushwaha is grace, rhythm, and story in motion. A globally recognized Canadian Kathak dancer and Harmonium virtuoso, Amika brings the centuries-old traditions of the Lucknow Gharana to life through intricate footwork, expressive storytelling, and musical brilliance.

✨ Her signature style — often described as “Poetry in Motion” — fuses elegance and stamina with mathematically complex compositions and breathtaking pirouettes. She’s also considered one of Canada’s top Harmonium accompanists.

We’re beyond honoured to feature Amika at Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History, where she’ll be performing alongside Cassius Khan

📅 Friday, June 13, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Surrey City Hall
🎟️ Tickets $10 | 🔗 Link in bio

An unforgettable evening of film, music, archives, and conversation.
Don’t miss it. 🪔

Echoes of Home is presented by The Nameless Collective .collective and the No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in proud partnership with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

🎶 Meet Cassius Khan — Canada’s only professional musician who sings classical Ghazals while playing Tabla simultaneously...
05/31/2025

🎶 Meet Cassius Khan — Canada’s only professional musician who sings classical Ghazals while playing Tabla simultaneously. A globally renowned artist, Cassius is a master of rhythm, poetry, and presence.

From JUNO nominations to international stages, he’s redefined what it means to be a classical artist in a contemporary world. With humour, humility, and heart, his performances are unforgettable.

✨ We are truly honoured and excited to be working with such an esteemed artist for Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History. Cassius’s presence and performance bring a level of depth, tradition, and brilliance that align beautifully with the spirit of this event. It means the world to us to have his support and artistry woven into this experience.

🪘 Catch Cassius live at:
Echoes of Home: Tracing Girmitiya History
📅 Friday, June 13, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Surrey City Hall

An evening of remembrance and reflection featuring:
🎬 Coolies: How Britain Reinvented Slavery
🗣️ Panel discussion on the legacy of girmit
🎶 Classical tabla performance by Cassius Khan
🍛 Indo-Fijian refreshments
🖼️ Community archival exhibit

🎟️ Tickets: $10
🔗 Link in bio or scan the QR code in our recent posts to reserve your spot.

Swipe through to learn why Cassius is known as Canada’s Multifaceted Musician — and don’t miss your chance to experience his magic live.

Echoes of Home is presented by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in proud partnership with Canadian Heritage and then Government of Canada.

🩸 Menstruation ≠ ImpurityAcross generations in Indo-Fijian households, periods have often been met with silence, shame, ...
05/28/2025

🩸 Menstruation ≠ Impurity

Across generations in Indo-Fijian households, periods have often been met with silence, shame, and restrictions — from 🚫 not entering the mandir to 🍳 being told not to cook or even 🛏️ sleep in the same room as others.

Many of these practices are traced back to patriarchal interpretations of Hindu texts — not necessarily the spiritual heart of Hinduism. In fact, menstruation marks Shakti ✨ — divine feminine power — the life force itself.

As we unlearn stigma and reclaim our stories, we remember: our bodies are not taboo. Our blood is not dirty. Our existence is not a disruption.

Let’s talk about it. 🗣️

Happy Menstrual Health Day!

*NOTE: The exclusively Hindu lens on this post speaks to my own experience as a Hindu Indo-Fijian child of immigrants raised in the diaspora. But this is by no means complete or representative of all Indo-Fijian menstrutors' identities and experience. There are many other religious lenses and cultural values that influence how menstruation is viewed amongst Indo-Fijians at home and in the diaspora.

▶️ Tell us about something we've missed in the comments below or if you're willing to, share your own experience of menstruation as an Indo-Fijian 👇🏾

📣 Deadline Extended!We’ve heard from a few folks who needed more time — so we’re keeping the callout open until next Wed...
05/22/2025

📣 Deadline Extended!
We’ve heard from a few folks who needed more time — so we’re keeping the callout open until next Wednesday! ⏳

We're looking for photos and documents from the Girmit era to include in our cultural exhibit. This is your chance to help honour and share our Indo-Fijian stories. 🪔📜

📬 Submit your items:
🔗 Link in bio
📲 Scan the QR code in this post
📝 Or go directly: https://forms.gle/rE6bTNmVJpKiqxJZ6

Let’s bring these stories to light together. 🤎

Echoes of home is presented by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in proud partnership with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

We’re counting down to our relaunch by sharing a few episodes that hit especially hard right now.🎙️ Episode 13: Fijian E...
05/16/2025

We’re counting down to our relaunch by sharing a few episodes that hit especially hard right now.

🎙️ Episode 13: Fijian Enough
How do you define your identity when you’re made to feel like you don’t fully belong anywhere?

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere Podcasts are available, and join us on June 13 for Echoes of Home — where we reclaim and honour our stories.

🗓️ May 14, 1879 — Indian Arrival Day146 years since the Leonidas arrived in Fiji, carrying the first Girmitiyas. We hono...
05/15/2025

🗓️ May 14, 1879 — Indian Arrival Day
146 years since the Leonidas arrived in Fiji, carrying the first Girmitiyas. We honour their resilience, remember their struggles, and reclaim our story.

Join us June 13 for Echoes of Home—a night of film, music, and community.
Link in bio.

📣 CALLING INDO-FIJIANS IN BC!Do you have photos, documents, or heirlooms that tell the story of your Girmitiya ancestors...
05/11/2025

📣 CALLING INDO-FIJIANS IN BC!
Do you have photos, documents, or heirlooms that tell the story of your Girmitiya ancestors? We’re building a community-curated exhibition for our upcoming event Echoes of Home, and we want to include your family’s history.

🖼️ We’re seeking:
📷 Photographs of ancestors
📜 Immigration or travel documents
📦 Items that reflect the journey from India ➡️ Fiji ➡️ Canada

This is a chance to honour your loved ones and help others understand the legacy of girmit.

📩 Submit by May 20, 2025 by:
🔗 Filling out the form in our bio
🌐 Visiting: https://forms.gle/bSBgRZL76N6eTkhc6
📱 Or scanning the QR code on the post graphic

Select submissions will be featured at our June 13 event at Surrey City Hall.

Let’s preserve and celebrate our shared history—together. 🤎

Tag a cousin, elder, or family friend who might have something to contribute!

🌟 This event is presented by The Nameless Collective and No Ties 1879 Cultural Society in partnership with Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.collective

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