EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 45 MIN
13. Mariane: Being a Chinese Adoptee in Canada and Making Sense of My Identity
from Not Made In China · host Shaosheen Jewel-Quirk
Today, Shaosheen is joined by Mariane, a Chinese adoptee raised by Quebecois parents. Mariane shares some of the challenges she faced as one of the only Chinese people in her area including her experiences of microaggressions and subtle racism, and how these experienced were often dismissed and not considered real racism. Mariane chats about how she has reconnected with her Chinese culture as she got older, through language, culture and clothing. Mariane shares a beautiful poem she wrote, "I wish I could write this poem in Chinese", which she reads in the episode. Full translation available on request. Follow Mariane on socials:Instagram: @mariane_c.rTikTok: @mariane.mingYouTube: @marianemingshobbiesFollow us!Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @notmadeinchinapodcastWe hope you enjoy eavesdropping on our conversation. x
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Today, Shaosheen is joined by Mariane, a Chinese adoptee raised by Quebecois parents. Mariane shares some of the challenges she faced as one of the only Chinese people in her area including her experiences of microaggressions and subtle racism, and how these experienced were often dismissed and not considered real racism. Mariane chats about how she has reconnected with her Chinese culture as she got older, through language, culture and clothing. Mariane shares a beautiful poem she wrot...
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