Why YEGsthan?

"YEG" is the airport code for Edmonton International Airport and has recently become a popular shorthand for the city itself. The term "sthan," derived from Sanskrit, means "place." Together, they form YEGsthan—our endeavor to placekeep Edmonton’s rich heritage stories.

This page is a place to capture the narratives and document the significant
contributions of South Asian communities to Edmonton. South Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and its diaspora communities worldwide.

Since the late 1800s, South Asians have been a part of Canada's fabric, with many calling Alberta home since the early 1900s. Here at YEGsthan, we bring these stories to the forefront, exploring the deep, interconnected roots that have supported and enriched the Canadian cultural landscape.