Philippine art and the Filipino artist... in focus
Echoes of Identity:
Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes
in Edmonton
Welcome to Echoes of Identity: Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes in Edmonton, a community-driven digital mapping project designed to document, preserve, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Filipino diaspora across Edmonton.
From historical landmarks and thriving local businesses to living cultural practices, cherished artifacts, traditional attire, and personal migration journeys, this interactive map captures the vibrant spaces and stories that define our community. By gathering these physical and intangible assets into a living archive, Echoes of Identity ensures that our contributions to Edmonton’s cultural landscape are recognized, honored, and sustained for generations to come.
Project Mission and Impact
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Preserving Our Legacy: Documenting personal histories, traditions, and material heritage to safeguard our collective memory and ensure future generations remain connected to their roots.
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Building Community: Fostering a deep sense of belonging, connection, and pride by mapping the shared places and experiences that bring us together.
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Empowering Our Voices: Creating a comprehensive, community-led resource that shines a spotlight on the Filipino contribution to Edmonton's civic and cultural life.
Project Leadership & Support
Echoes of Identity is an initiative of the Philippine Arts Council, led by Project Director, Researcher, and Curator Ida Beltran Lucila, with media production by MediaSon.
This project is made possible through the generous support and partnership of the Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Heritage Council, and Canadian Heritage.
The Echoes of Identity cultural map is a core mandate of Project Director, Curator, and Researcher Ida Beltran Lucila, who serves as Edmonton’s Historian Laureate for the 2026–2028 term.
Central to her laureate tenure, this initiative expands municipal history by documenting, honouring, and integrating the vibrant heritage of the Filipino diaspora directly into the broader story of Edmonton.
About the Cultural Map
Echoes of Identity is more than a collection of points on a map—it is a living, community-led archive of the Filipino experience in Edmonton. Every landmark, tradition, artifact, and personal story recorded here represents a thread in the vibrant tapestry of our shared heritage.
By documenting both physical sites and intangible cultural practices, this map captures how our community has grown, adapted, and enriched the civic and cultural fabric of Edmonton. Created through collaborative community research, oral histories, and crowdsourced contributions, the map ensures our legacy is preserved, accessible, and celebrated today and for generations to come.
Contribute to the Cultural Map
Is your story in the map?
Join us in this cultural mapping project and become a part of history. Your contributions will help us create a comprehensive map of Filipino culture in Edmonton, showcasing the richness and diversity of our heritage.
Become a Citizen Historian
Help gather stories, document local landmarks, record oral histories, and preserve the cultural assets that make our community thrive. Your voice and effort can help put Filipino history on the map—literally.
