3 Magazine

3 is a quarterly print magazine that celebrates third culture individuals, newcomers to Canada, first-generation (and beyond) Canadians and the culturally curious—in short, people born in one place but enriched by the influence of numerous others. Through our intentional balance of style and substance, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the diverse experiences that shape our country—and our world. Readers can expect a mix of deeply reported stories, thought-provoking columns, insightful profiles and style features on topics from identity to innovation in every issue, and on our website and social channels.

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It’s a narrative we could all recite in our sleep by now: Canada is a champion of immigration and a model for other countries

When I was a kid, I didn’t like the word ‘immigrant’

When Fashion Is Decolonization • Vinta Gallery founder Caroline Mangosing is rethinking Filipiñana—and what ‘Filipino fashion’ even means

Rec Room • Ever wondered “What do some of the coolest Canadians find, well, cool?” Same. Now, we have the answer. Spanning art, culture, design, food, drink, architecture and everything in between, we’ve rounded up current favourites from 10 notable Canadians across the country, who share what they’re loving right now and why, exactly, they’re obsessed. Be forewarned: none of our panelists highlights what’s “trendy”—rather, these are things they truly can’t get enough of. Welcome to your new list of favourite things.

Good Works • With the Montreal office for Goodee, their sustainable e-commerce site, brothers Byron and Dexter Peart have created a space for everyone

Bloc Party • As has always been the case with Canadian politics, when politicians treat ethnic groups like voting blocs, xenophobia and paranoia are never far behind

Talk Therapy • AI language tools can now change foreign-born workers’ accents in real time, promising to make them more desirable candidates. But newsflash: tech tools can’t solve racism

Chat Roulette • Group chats have become the de facto way we stay in touch with friends and family, both far-flung and local. But what if they’re not always the tools of connection we’ve been promised?

No Canadian experience? Good • Why working abroad is a critical competitive advantage in our stagnant marketplace

Value Judgment • Abdullah Snobar, executive director of Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ, has a vision for a Canadian tech sector that’s both more innovative and more empathetic—a thoroughly modern approach derived not just from his own lived experience, but from his heritage and his people

There’s No Place Like Home • In his new memoir, recently retired Canadian soccer star Atiba Hutchinson reflects on a history-making career and explores what it means to belong—in Turkey, where he’s based; Brampton, Ont., where he was born; and Trinidad and Tobago, where his roots lie

System Failure • The number of racialized individuals diagnosed with dementia will spike in the coming years, with the most significant increase among Asian Canadians. Can Canada’s health care system handle it?

Model Behaviour • Models from all over the world take us through their cultured, collected approach to fashion

Food Fight • A new generation of third-culture chefs is combining a mix of traditions into their dishes—but they're receiving critique from surprising sources

Space Wanted • For curator Amin Alsaden, art can—and should—reflect the world accurately. If only Canadian art institutions would let it

Best-Laid Plans • On a recent trip to Morocco to experience the North African country’s unique wellness traditions, writer Maryam Siddiqi learned to relax—in more ways than one

Canada Has an Immigration Problem....