Telling Cultural Stories That Matter — From Indonesia to Canada
Culture Now is an independent digital publication dedicated to covering culture as it’s lived — not just preserved. We publish stories, essays, interviews, and event coverage that explore how people create, share, and challenge culture in the modern world.
Founded in 2025, we focus on cross-cultural connections between Southeast Asia and North America, with particular emphasis on Indonesia and Canada.
🎯 Our Mission
- To amplify underrepresented cultural voices
- To support dialogue between traditional and contemporary arts
- To encourage global collaboration through storytelling
- To create a bridge between local identities and global movements
📌 Who We Are
We are a team of writers, researchers, artists, translators, and editors based in:
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta, Indonesia
🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada
Our contributors come from all backgrounds — from emerging student journalists to established cultural critics. We believe storytelling is a tool for reflection, activism, and connection.
🤝 Partner With Us
We collaborate with:
- Universities & cultural institutions
- Independent artists & filmmakers
- Museums, galleries, and community centers
- Student organizations & nonprofits
Interested in working with us?
👉 Contact us here
🧑💼 Editorial Contacts
- Editor-in-Chief: Maya Santoso
✉️ [email protected] - Managing Editor (Canada): Oliver Ray
✉️ [email protected] - Opinion Editor: [email protected]
- Event Submissions: [email protected]
🏢 Our Offices
Indonesia Office – Yogyakarta
Jl. Kaliurang KM 7.5, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281
📞 +62 274 524 973 | ✉️ [email protected]
Canada Office – Vancouver
812 Granville Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
📞 +1 604-555-0179 | ✉️ [email protected]