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We are Asian Roots Collective (ARC), formerly known as CCYAA. Proudly celebrating Asian culture through events, partnerships and programs.
Views from SUGAR Cafe & Lounge (Night time) after party 🥳
Good eats and good vibes for the whole gang 🥢
🎥: James Ton | Photographer & Videographer
About last night… 🕺🏻
Food, friends, fun… and a stormtrooper helmet. 🍽️✨
A special thank you to Chef Keith Pears™🍐🍐 and Pears Restaurant for hosting our pre-party and kicking off ARC World with incredible food, great vibes, and an amazing space!
🎥: James Ton | Photographer & Videographer
Up close and personal insights, perspectives and experiences from prominent Asian leaders and stars. Come through on September 12th and grab your seat at ARC Talks and hear from creators, comedians, chefs and more. Drop in to ARC Talks between 1-3:30pm at the Hilton Markham Suites.
Get your tickets now asianrootscollective.org/arcworld🎟️
ARC Eats vendor spotlight: makilala.ca 🌟
Makilala is bringing Filipino flavours and community to ARC Eats! 🇵🇭
More than just a restaurant, Makilala (meaning “to get to know” in Tagalog) is a space built around food, culture, and connection. Through Filipino-inspired dishes and flavours, Makilala celebrates the food they grew up with while creating new ways for people to experience and connect with Filipino culture.
We can’t wait to welcome Makilala to ARC Eats, where local restaurants and chefs are coming together to serve up some of the very best Asian eats as part of ARC World: Homecoming presented by .
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Markham, ON
📢 GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY: link in bio
👀🏀 GIVEAWAY‼️ Enter for your chance to win an official 2026 game ball for ARC Hoops presented by Google Pixel custom designed by Gracia Lam
“This concept celebrates East and South-East Asian pride. The phoenix in the centre is a powerful symbol across these cultures, representing transformation, resilience, and the triumph over adversity. The design illustrates navigating adversity with a guiding light to unite the community through sport” - Gracia Lam, Artist
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow Asian Roots Collective (ARC) Google Canada
2. Like this photo
3. Tag a friend in the comments (1 comment = 1 entry)
No purchase necessary. Open to Canadian residents 18 or older. Giveaway ends September 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST and winner will be randomly selected and notified via DM from Google Canada only. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram.
ARC Market vendor spotlight: fivecardguys 🌟
Remember collecting cards as a kid? 👀🏀
That same nostalgia is what brought Five Card Guys back into the hobby years later. What started with five friends digging up their childhood sports card collections has grown into a community for collectors to talk cards, rediscover the hobby, and share the thrill of the chase.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting into it, come check out Five Card Guys at ARC Market, presented by , as part of ARC World: Homecoming presented by .
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Markham, ON
🎟️ Get your tickets now at asianrootscollective.org/arcworld 🎟️
ARC Eats vendor spotlight: Pokito | Hawaiian Poke 🌺🐠 🌟
A little taste of island life is coming to ARC Eats. 🌺🤙
Pokito brings Hawaiian-inspired flavours to Toronto with fresh poke, colourful bowls, and plenty of aloha spirit. Built around good food and warm hospitality, Pokito is all about bringing people together over something delicious.
Come hungry and catch Pokito at ARC Eats, part of ARC World: Homecoming presented by .
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Markham, ON
🎟️ Get your tickets now at asianrootscollective.org/arcworld 🎟️
ARC Eats vendor spotlight: Jeff Regular 🌟
An ARC favourite is back! 🇹🇭🔥
PAI has been serving up their signature Thai flavours with us for years, and we’re excited to have them back for ARC World: Homecoming. A Toronto favourite led by Chef Nuit Regular, PAI is known for bold flavours, comforting classics, and dishes that keep people coming back for more.
Find PAI at ARC Eats and come hungry for another year of seriously good Thai food.
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Markham, ON
🎟️ Get your tickets now: link in bio
ARC World: Homecoming presented by
ARC Market vendor spotlight: CHRONIC INK TATTOOS 🌟
Ink meets culture at ARC Market. 🐉🖋️
One of Toronto’s most recognized tattoo studios, Chronic Ink is home to a talented roster of artists covering a wide range of styles, from fine line and realism to Asian-inspired designs.
Come meet the team and check out Chronic Ink at ARC Market, presented by , as part of ARC World: Homecoming presented by
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Hilton Suites Markham, ON
🎟️ Get your tickets now at asianrootscollective.org/arcworld🎟️
ARC Eats vendor spotlight: SUMOKI YAKITORI 🌟
Get ready for a taste of Sumoki at ARC Eats! 🔥
Known for putting a modern twist on Japanese-inspired flavours, Sumoki is bringing their signature Duck Liver Toast to ARC Eats — a rich and savoury bite you won’t want to miss.
Catch Sumoki alongside an exciting lineup of local restaurants and chefs at ARC Eats, as part of ARC World: Homecoming presented by Google Pixel
📆 Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Hilton Suites Markham, ON
🎟️ Get your tickets now at asianrootscollective.org/arcworld
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