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.

  • 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.

  • 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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The Foundation of Bodwell High School - An Interview with Paul Yuen

Bodwell High School, founded by Paul Yuen in 1991, is a global boarding school where students from 50+ countries learn through multiculturalism, community, and service. Rooted in empathy and open-mindedness, the school fosters global citizens through language diversity, cultural exchange, and connections with Indigenous communities, shaping not just minds, but character.

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Landscape of a Dreamer: An Interview with Luciano Rigobelo

Brazilian musician Luciano Rigobelo's journey from São Paulo to Vancouver is a masterclass in adapting to a new environment while staying true to your roots. Through teaching, busking, and collaborating, he's found a way to not only share his musical gifts but also to build a new life, proving that even without words, music can tell the most profound stories.

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A Voice, A Vision, A Voyage

Discover the journey of Javier Tarazona, a Venezuelan‑born Canadian whose passion for music and accounting intertwines with a deep commitment to cultural preservation. From childhood road trips across Venezuela to mastering Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Javier navigates life in Vancouver while curating migration stories at PCHC‑MoM and crafting an album that celebrates his dual identity. Read how he turns loneliness into longing, leverages storytelling for social justice, and balances ambition with creativity in pursuit of a brighter future.

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A Journey Where Music Finds Community: An Interview with Afgan Rasul

Discover the inspiring journey of Afgan Rasul, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist from Azerbaijan, who found a vibrant community in British Columbia, Canada. Through his extraordinary musical talent and dedicated volunteer work, Afgan's story is a testament to how passion can bridge cultures and create a profound sense of belonging in a new land.

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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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