"Canadianize Me" is a docu-travel series that travels across BC and into the Rockies to explore the question “What is a Canadian?” through the perspectives of three Asian Canadians: one local-born, one from Hong Kong, and one from China.
This show was originally developed during the rise of anti-Chinese sentiment at the beginning of COVID-19. Producers Kevin K. Li and Wingo Chan created this program to bridge ethnic Canadians and broader Canadian society through the lens of BC's history.
Across five captivating mini-episodes, we'll immerse ourselves in cultural exploration: from learning the traditional wind-drying salmon at Xwisten First Nations, to rafting down the Thompson River. We'll uncover hidden gems like the quaint Chinese Museum owned by Lorna Frandich, and sit down for an enlightening interview with Ken Wong at his Chinese Restaurant in Lytton, BC. Alongside, we'll juxtapose the experiences of a family from Winnipeg calling Hong Kong their home, while stumbling upon the remarkable legacy of Terry Fox in Hong Kong. Our journey will lead us to a full 1890s immersive experience in Barkerville, including participation in their charity variety show. Finally, we'll venture into the Rockies in search of a mountain once named Chinaman’s Peak, completing our odyssey of discovery and understanding.