National Observer Interview
Esther's interview on the National Observer on the Chinese translation of the 94 Calls to Action with her work at CRRS.
English, July 2022
Omni TV: Cantonese Focus Interview
Interview with Esther during National Indigenous People's Day, and on immigrants learning about Indigenous Peoples' history, cultures and stories.
Cantonese, June 2022
Asian Heritage Month Workshop Presentation
Esther's Cantonese talk on Chinese people's contribution in Canada and shared heritage/stories with Indigenous Peoples.
Cantonese, May 2022
Black & Asian Souls Unite Open Mic Podcast
Esther was featured on the "Black & Asian Souls Unite" Open Mic Podcast on Instagram Live. Hosted by Amman Jordan, @rising_architect_ on IG.
Jan, 2022
Author's visit on my Birthday!
Esther's last author's visit in 2021. She spoke with speaking to high school students about her personal journey and what inspired her to write my book. That representation matters, even having someone that looks like herself on the cover of a book matters!
Dec, 2021
Cantonese Radio Show 慧賢女人心
Esther was a guest on Nadia Choi's "Wise Virtuous Women Heart 慧賢女人心" Chinese radio program and spoke about Indigenous People's history and perspectives including the Indian Residential School system.
Cantonese, Sept 2021
Kids Culture Camp
Esther had the honor of sharing my story of immigrant struggle, my culture and the theme of self-love at IE Kids Culture Camp.
Their camp theme is "Love" which is one of the 7 Grandfather teachings.
Their camp theme is "Love" which is one of the 7 Grandfather teachings.
August 2021
Born to Shine Summer Camp 2021
Esther led a summer camp for inner-city kids in East Vancouver in July, serving 31 kids. Our theme was "The 5 Love Languages". The camp is co-hosted by: Culture Regeneration Research Society's Project Shine and Vancouver Urban Ministries.
July 2021
Fundraiser for Indian Residential School Survivors
In response to the discovery of the remains of 215 children found at Kamloops Residential School, I am selling my youth-size panda masks to raise funds.
June, 2011
Author's visit to kindergarteners
Glad to see the 50 books I donated are in the hands of kindergarteners from newcomer families at Pacific Immigrant Resources Society. Their mission is to empower immigrant and refugee women and children to fully participate in Canadian life through neighbourhood-based, accessible and inclusive programs.
June 2021
探討：新移民是否有責任促進與原住民和解？
"Do immigrants have a responsibility to be part of Truth and Reconciliation? " Part 1 of my Cantonese interview with Omni News about residential school, Truth and reconciliation in light of the discovery of 215 Indigenous children's bodies found in Kamloops Indian Residential School.
June 7th, 2021
探討：華裔移民要如何認識原住民歷史
"How can Chinese immigrants learn about Indigenous Peoples history and perspectives?" Part 2 of my Cantonese interview with Omni News about residential school, Truth and reconciliation in light of the discovery of 215 Indigenous children's bodies found in Kamloops Indian Residential School.
June 8th, 2021
Thank you for your support!
This is my grassroots fundraising effort in response to Anti-Asian racism. $350 - 100% proceeds from the masks were donated to Hua Foundation on May 16 ,2021. Their "Chinatown Cares Grocery Delivery Program" ensure access to affordable, fresh, culturally appropriate groceries for isolated Chinese-speaking seniors during the pandemic.
Hua Foundation Website
How to talk to kids about racism (IG Live) hosted by Ricepaper Magazine
Esther was featured in an IG Live discussion on "How to talk to kids about racism" hosted by Ricepaper Magazine.
English, May 2021
Chinese Interview: 醫治傷痛 別將種族歧視藏心裡
Esther was interviewed by Herald Monthly Canada. She shared about her own healing from the trauma of internalized racism. Our voice and stories as Asians matter. Don't just bury or absorb the racism.
Chinese, May 2021
#StopAsianHate - An Asian Woman's Response to the Rising Anti-Asian Racism and a Call for Allyship
Esther's personal sharing and response to the Anti-Asian racism hate crimes spike in North America, including a call to allyship.
English, April 2021
城市電視城市的國語訪問 Mandarin TV interview
這是城市電視節目【城市串吧】的國語訪問介紹我的書和關於Esther 參與的兩個慈善機構的一些做義工的機會。
Mandarin Interview with Talentvision about my book, my involvement with CRRS Project Shine and Vancouver Urban Ministries and introduced some volunteer opportunities.
Mandarin Interview with Talentvision about my book, my involvement with CRRS Project Shine and Vancouver Urban Ministries and introduced some volunteer opportunities.
Mandarin, March 2021
展鷹計劃 Eagles Rising Workshop
Esther's Cantonese workshops (5) for Chinese immigrants: Colonization history, wrongful treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada, ongoing decolonization and reconciliation journey.
Cantonese, March - April, 2021
粵語電視訪問 Cantonese TV interview
這是 Esther 在新時代電視的【熒幕八爪娛】節目的粵語訪問介紹【展鷹計劃】：加拿大原住民的歷史與和解歷程粵語講座。
Eagles Rising Workshop taught by Esther for Chinese immigrants (Cantonese): An Introduction Indigenous People’s history & wrongful treatment, decolonization & reconciliation journey in Canada.
Eagles Rising Workshop taught by Esther for Chinese immigrants (Cantonese): An Introduction Indigenous People’s history & wrongful treatment, decolonization & reconciliation journey in Canada.
Cantonese, March 2021
Donation of 50 books
Donated 50 signed books to Pacific Immigrant Resources Society(PIRS)!
PIRS is still doing amazing work during this crucial time for vulnerable women and children in our neighbourhoods. They have been running food hubs since Covid-19 helping marginalized communities.
PIRS is still doing amazing work during this crucial time for vulnerable women and children in our neighbourhoods. They have been running food hubs since Covid-19 helping marginalized communities.
March, 2021
Author's visit to my son's class
Thankful for the opportunity to do an author's visit with my son's grade 3/4 class. It brings me so much joy to be able to share these precious moments with them.
March 2021
Author's Visit in Toronto
Crossing provincial borders and did an Author's visit with grade 4 & 5s in the Toronto area. Glad to hear many of them relate to the story and some are bilingual/trilingual! We also discussed about racism & how to be welcoming to newcomers.
March 2021
Women's History Month
Did you know that March is Women's History Month? Quote from Malala "Girls should learn History and MAKE it"!
March, 2021
Club House Reading
Esther and 3 other amazing authors read their story on ClubHouse in the "Kids’ Bedtime Stories Club - Reading by Authors" room.
English, Feb 2021
First Author's Visit
Esther's first Virtual Author's visit at 2 elementary school classes (K-2, 3-5) reading her story and having a meaningful discussion with students.
Feb 2021
Virtual Book Launch Party
I am overwhelmed and humbled by everyone (80+ people) who showed up to support my "Wonderfully Made" book launch party!
Feb 07, 2021
Sing Tao Daily 星島日報 :
Sing Tao Daily (星島日報) post in Chinese on the Book Launch Press Release and Event.
江梁爾欣兒書出版: 分享適應新文化歷程
江梁爾欣兒書出版: 分享適應新文化歷程
Chinese, Feb 2021
Omni TV English Interview
Esther was interviewed by Omni News Community about her book "Wonderfully Made" and what inspired her to write her book about her immigration story as a child.
English, Jan 2021
Press Release - Launching "Wonderfully Made" book
For Immediate Release, Vancouver based Chinese Canadian author Esther Leung-Kong is launching her children's book about immigrant struggles highlighting Indigenous resilience.
English, Feb 2021
Listed in Asian Authors Alliance Directory
Esther Leung-Kong was listed in the Asian Author Alliance Directory.
English, Jan 2021
Omni TV Mandarin Interview
Esther was interviewed by Omni News Focus Mandarin about her book "Wonderfully Made" and what inspired her to write her book about her immigration story as a child.
Mandarin, Jan 2021
Omni TV Cantonese Interview on "Wonderfully Made" book & story
Esther was interviewed by Omni TV Focus Cantonese about her book "Wonderfully Made" and what inspired her to write her book about her immigration story as a child.
Cantonese, Jan 2021
Vancouver Sun - The Work From Home Revolution
Esther was interviewed by Vancouver Sun Newspaper about the adjustment of working from home as a mom because of the pandemic.
English, Nov 2020
Fulfillment of Shalom in community
Esther speaking in Cantonese service. She highlighted 3 areas of how one can live out Christ's shalom in the community.
1) Child Poverty
2) Racism
3) Climate Change/ Pollution
1) Child Poverty
2) Racism
3) Climate Change/ Pollution
Cantonese, November 2020
真理報文章 - 愛我們的鄰舍：服事原住民的事工 Love Thy Neighbour : Serving alongside Indigenous friends
Chinese article written by Esther in "Truth Monthly" newspaper about her own story of building relationship with Indigenous friends and ministries for the community.
Chinese, Sept. 2020
Esther's Youtube Channel
Listen to Esther's recorded music from her Youtube Channel.
New Normal & Privilege
Esther wrote a reflection piece about the new normal and privilege during Covid-19 Pandemic.
English, March 2020
Chinese Radio Series - Introduction to Indigenous peoples in Canada 加拿大原住民系列
A 13-episode Cantonese Radio show series on Indigenous history, culture, stories and more. Shared by Esther in the Chinese Radio Show 文化問 hosted by Deakin Ng
Cantonese, Jan - May 2020
Song: Love from Afar 愛在遠方
A song composed (and performed) by Esther and her colleague Deakin Ng to encourage those living in fear during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Mandarin & English, Feb. 2020
明報 文章：Volunteering develops job skills 跨越界限 擴展潛能
Esther and Project Shine team members interviewd by Queenie Ng from Ming Pao Weekly. 明報周刊
Chinese, April 2017
CBC Radio Interview: Truth and Reconciliation: Not an aboriginal problem, a Canadian one
Esther was interviewed alongisde Chief Robert Joseph by CBC Radio Show " The Current". Click to listen to the interview.
English, June 2015
真理報 - 加拿大原住民寄宿學校的苦難: 一個加拿大華僑移民的反省
A Chinese article written by Esther about the legacy of Residential School and her reflections as an immigrant learning.
Chinese, April 2015
An Immigrant to Canada grapples with Residential School Legacy
A reflection piece writtne by Esther on Faith Today Guest Blog.
English, Jan 2015
Vancouver churches pursue healing with First Nations
Esther as one of the event organizers of "Journey Together, Heal Together" was interviewed in the "Kingdom Matters" section of Faith Today.
English, Dec 2014
First Nations believers and Asian evangelicals embrace healing
Esther was interviewed by Christian Week about the event "Journey Together, Heal Together" as one of the organizers.
English, April 2014
Journey Together, Heal Together Event
Led by Indigenous and diverse leaders including Esther. A call to the church community to respond to the tragedies suffered by Indigenous people in Residential Schools. The film "We were children" was screened and Indigenous leaders shared their stories.
English, Feb 2014
【我有我天地】恩雨之聲 Showers of Blessing TV Interview
TV interview with Showers of Blessings (SOBEM). Esther是位CBC (加拿大英語華人), 不想活在爸爸名氣下, 夾在中港及西方文之間, 她在印地安原住民中找到人生意義, 又推動加國青年到國會表達價值觀。這位現代複合式女子, 在天地裡找到了愛。
Chinese, 2009
Teach English in rural China 返大陸，教英語
Esther is interviewed by Ming Pao magazine about Project Shine annual summer trip where she leads teams to young N.American people to teach English to underprivielged students in rural China.
Chinese, 2009