Our transition from China took place when I was about seven years old; I was so young that I can…
migration process
Our transition from the Philippines to Canada took place when I least expected it, and at a time when I…
Growing up, I never felt that I belonged anywhere or had my own unique sense of identity. I joined a…
Our transition from the Philippines to Canada took place when I was 14 years old. My siblings, my parents, and…
Moving to Canada has been a roller-coaster of new experiences. From learning cultural norms to trying foreign foods for the…
If you asked me to describe my life in a word, I would choose ‘wonderful’ without hesitation. Sometimes I miss…
My family and I immigrated from China in 1995 when I was 20 years old. I made new friends in…
I wonder what motivates people to move: to restart their life in a country with a cold and hostile terrain….
When I first came to Manitoba some 70 years ago seeking only an education, I could not have anticipated what…
Although the people in Canada are generally accepting of diverse newcomers, it was hard adapting to life in Canada because,…
Children grow up in a world of their parents’ making. Life can be callous, and so they try to keep…
My father stood in the kitchen when he told us we would be leaving for good; it took until we…
My family has suffered immense suffering and turmoil as a result of the current situation in Syria; it is impossible…