Connect Original

In this special Connect feature, we explore Vaisakhi through its cultural heart - from Punjab’s golden wheat fields and the joy of harvest, to the shared labour, folk traditions, and vibrant village melas that have shaped its place in Punjabi life. This episode reflects on Vaisakhi not simply as a date on the calendar, but as a living celebration of hard work, memory, community, and festivity. Through the rhythms of the land, the voices of folk imagination, and the atmosphere of old Punjab, The Story of Vaisakhi: From Fields to Festivals traces how this beloved festival continues to live in collective memory across generations. Baljeet Kaur, Digital Media Producer - Connect Media Network

In Canada, the “pressure” isn’t always direct - it can arrive through labels, accents, and the need to fit in. But Punjabi can also become a work language: a bridge in school districts, services, health care, and community life. Featuring Gurpreet Kaur (teacher), Raman Sangha (youth + cultural entrepreneur), and Harjit (parent). Ahead of Canada’s 2026 census cycle, the question returns: where does Punjabi live?

Punjabi language documentary (Part 1): In Punjab, Punjabi isn’t just a language question — it’s a place question. Baljeet leads a scene‑driven radio documentary with interview voices that ask one central question: Punjabi in crisis… or Punjabi changing? From school corridors to status, to the rozi-roti calculations, Baljeet follows voices from Jalandhar and beyond. Featuring Rajwant Kaur, Dr. Ominder Johal, a retired Army officer, and Malti (who came from UP to Punjab). Episode 2 carries the same question into Canada - Surrey schools, labels, accents, and the roti‑rozī reality of Punjabi in public life.