Conversations & Life Stories

HRBN Life Stories sits in conversation with Oshawa, Ontario based artist Leequette Santiago, whose creative practice is deeply shaped by her Southern roots and the lineage of stories held within her family. Through her art, Leequette gives form to memory, translating moments of love and belonging into visual narratives that feel both intimate and familiar. Her work reflects not only her own lived experience, but the collective inheritance of family, reminding us that our stor

HRBN Life Stories sits in conversation with Carol Lim, a gardener whose work is deeply rooted in community care. Through growing food in the city, Carol helps nurture connection, strengthen food security, and reimagine how communities gather, share, and grow together in Mississauga, Ontario.