Zen Wang hosts “Asian Roots” on Kootenay Coop Radio 93.5FM in Nelson, BC, Canada. The show focuses on various cultural and historical topics. Episodes cover immigrant experiences, local history, and community stories, featuring guests sharing their unique backgrounds. This collection highlights the significance of storytelling in fostering understanding and connection within diverse cultural landscapes.
Episode 55 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Nov 12th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking with Stephanie Hendrix about privileges, stereotypes and fragility.Episode 54 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 29th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about local pillar of the Chinese Community Cameron Mah and how he got to Nelson and started the KC Restaurant on Baker St.Episode 53 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 22nd, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Revelstoke and its rail way museum as well as Chinese railway builders.Episode 52 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 1st, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking with Asif Devji about the immigrant experience of our parents.Episode 51 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Sept 17th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Japanese internment camp and the Chinatown in Rossland.Episode 50 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Sept 10th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about the advantages of living in a small town.Episode 49 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Aug 27th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking with Owen Nakamura about his experience as a second generation immigrant with roots from all of the world.Episode 48 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Aug 13th, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about an unsolved murder mystery involving a Chinese man in Rossland in the 1900’s.Episode 47 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on July 16th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Natalie Lucas talking about her childhood as a Doukabour youth and her experience as an Early Childhood Educator in the Kootenays for the past 24 years.Episode 46 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on June 1st, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Palak Dhiman talks about her art of Kathak dancing and how it could be a universal language for all. Episode 45 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on June 25th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Asif talks about his experience being an Indian young child coming from Africa.Episode 44 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on June 18th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Discovering why there was a big Chinese population in Rossland.Episode 43 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on June 11th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Ola Rogula talking about her Polish heritage and her Asian connections.Episode 42 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on May 7th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Jericho Judson talking about his experience living in the Kootenays as a new parent and the housing market.Episode 41 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on May 7th, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Jenn Allston talking about her experience living and teaching English in Japan. Episode 40 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on April 23rd, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Tenise Marie talking about her heritage and music. Episode 39 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on April 9, 2025 on Koontenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. We heard from Dr. David Suzuki about his experience of racism from Japanese Internees at the Slocan City Camp.Episode 38 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on March 26, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Mabel Wang talking about being a Chinese Canadian as a six year old.Episode 37 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on March 12, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Mia L. talking about Kootenay Life and Filipino culture.Episode 36 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on March 5, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Dr. David Suzuki talking about Canada and US relationships. Episode 35 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Feb 26, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special guest Yulia Oh talking about what it is like to be a teenager coming to Canada, to the Kootenays. Episode 33 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Jan 15, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topics include Chinese Names and music include Chinese and African Drums.Episode 32 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Jan 8, 2025 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topics include Chinese Medicine with Adam Fulmore.Episode 31 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Dec 11th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topics include Hume School in the 1920’s.Episode 30 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Dec 4th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topics include Japanese Internment Camp in the Kootenays.Episode 29 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Nov 20th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest ManYing Wong talking about her experiences in the Kootenays.Episode 28 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Nov 13th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Nelson History from the book Hard is the Journey.Episode 27 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Nov 6th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Laundry business in Nelson at the turn of the century.Episode 26 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 30th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Reading from Lily Chow’s Hard is the Journey book.Episode 25 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 23rd, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Special Guest Carlo Alcos, a Filipino Canadian who is making a doc film and part of Intercultural Kootenays.Episode 24 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 16th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topic include Elections then and now and WWII fighter pilots from Prince Rupert.Zen Co-hosts “Kootenay Mornings” with Stephanie M on October 9th, 2024. Interviewing Nick and Andrew from the local restaurant scene. Interview with Corinne Mori, MLA candidate. Episod 23 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Oct 2nd, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Fathers and Sons and the cultural dynamics.Episode 22 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Sept 25th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Music from Tenise Marie and talking about Truth and Reconciliation Day.Episode 21 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Sept 11th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Corinne Mori regarding Japanese Internment Camp. Music from Van Lefan.Episode 20 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Sept 4th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Jaspreet Batra, who recently represented Nelson in the Miss University Canada pageant.Episode 19 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Aug 28th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topic include the aftermath of Wildfires.Episode 16 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Aired on Aug 7th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Topics include Olympics and its history and how racism played a role in it.Episode 15 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on July 31st, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5 FM. Talking about Wildfire prevention.Zen co-hosts “Kootenay Mornings” show with Kim Bater. Originally aired on July 26th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5 FM. News, Sports, and interviews with three guests.Episode 14 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on July 24th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Laura Andrew and Min Wang.Episode 13 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on July 17th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Recorded show with local history and music.Zen co-hosts “Kootenay Mornings” show with Kim Bater. Originally aired on July 12th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5 FM. News, Sports, and interviews with three guests.Episode 12 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on July 10th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Call-in’s about immigrants in the Kootenays and Chinese Consul visit to Nelson.Episode 11 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on July 3rd, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with local Indigenous Activist Lance Ledger.Episode 10 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on June 26th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Mah Jong and other games.Episode 9 of “Asian Roots” hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on June 19th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Readings from Fred Wah’s Diamond Grill about his grandpa. Tour of Victoria Chinatown.Episode 8 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on June 12th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Talking about Pride Parades in Asian and Personal connections with Bruce Lee.Episode 7 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on June 5th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Discussion around CPR and the Chinese Head Tax as well as Martial Art and Bruce Lee as a cultural icon.Episode 6 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on May 29th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Bonnie Baker and talking about CPR and the Chinese workers.Episode 5 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang. Originally aired on May 22nd, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Stories of Doukhabours and Fred Wah’s Father.Episode 4 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang, originally aired on May 15th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Small Town Artillery Rock Band.Episode 3 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang, originally aired on May 8th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM. Interview with Barry Orme.Episode 2 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang, originally aired on May 1st, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FMEpisode 1 of “Asian Roots” Hosted by Zen Wang, originally aired on April 24th, 2024 on Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY 93.5FM
Zen’s Short Film Projects
The Drum Maker (Preview), documentary about aboriginal culture and challenges. 2017
With Hope It’s Possible (Preview), documentary about a boxer chasing his dream. 2015
Red Thread (preview), documentary about orphans from China living in Canada. 2016
“Fun in the snow” Short music video.
To receive a copy of the completed films contact Zen
zenartstudio.ca 