Digital Stories Collection

PCHC-MoM is curating a collection of migration-related stories and reflections for the future Museum of Migration. Submissions remain confidential, with optional permission-based sharing on our website and social media.

Featured Stories

  • Restorying BC: Stories of Migration and Heritage

    "Restorying BC" is a powerful collection of 25 immigrant stories that reveal the courage, resilience, and diversity shaping British Columbia. Through personal narratives of arrival, adaptation, and community, this project by PCHC-MOM celebrates the people who have built BC’s multicultural identity.

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  • Moving Beyond Borders: Stories of Asian Canadian Identity, Resilience, and Leadership

    A collection of powerful narratives celebrating the diverse experiences, unwavering resilience, and impactful leadership of Asian Canadians. These stories, shared at a dynamic panel event hosted by PCHC-MoM in collaboration with Capilano University, offer profound insights into navigating cultural landscapes, overcoming barriers, and building vibrant communities.

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  • Tangible Memories: Stories of heritage carried across generations and continents

    What does it mean to hold on to your heritage? In this collection, we explore the physical and emotional links that connect us to our past. From a long-lost cousin who reappears with a scrap of paper to a stamp that helps bring a century-old injustice to light. We share stories of heirlooms, family traditions, and the comforting taste of home, all powerful reminders that our past is always within our reach.

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Recognizing the early and historic contributions of Chinese Canadian women in Vancouvers Chinatown

The Suzhou Alley Mural honors Chinese Canadian women’s hidden contributions to Vancouver’s Chinatown. Created over seven years through research and community dialogue, the artwork by artists Janet Wang and Mengya Zhao reveals the resilience, culture, and humor of women who built families and community. From multigenerational table scenes to bold imperial yellow symbolizing a reversal of power, the mural reclaims history with vibrant, playful detail. Both artists draw from personal migration stories—Wang’s childhood visits with her grandmother, Zhao’s journey from rural China—to connect past and present. More than art, it’s a living legacy, a call to preserve stories before they fade.

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From Lagos Roots to Pediatric Care Dreams

Alex is a 17‑year‑old Nigerian‑Canadian from British Columbia who dreams of becoming a pediatric or psychiatric nurse. Balancing nursing school prep, digital content work at the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre, and tutoring kids with learning differences, he blends creativity, empathy and leadership to empower his community. When not studying or volunteering, Alex enjoys crocheting, music, fiction reading and close friendships that shape his growth.

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Interested in sharing your story?

We are working on curating a collection of migration-related stories, articles, and writings! If you would like to submit an original story, article or short essay belonging to you, please email info@pchc-mom.ca

Any information submitted will be confidential and for PCHC-MoM use only until the Museum of Migration has opened. We provide the option to publish your story on our website and social media, but we will only publish if we are given your explicit permission.

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