Vancouver’s Car Free Days on Commercial Drive and Main Street brought communities together in celebration of sustainability, culture, and storytelling. The Pacific Canada Heritage Centre – Museum of Migration (PCHC-MoM) made a vibrant impact, connecting with hundreds, sharing migration stories, and turning a surprise downpour into a joyful team bonding moment.

Kathy King’s journey from the cannery floor to leading procurement at Ocean Brands is a story of culture, resilience, and sustainability. Rooted in her multicultural heritage and shaped by years on the waterfront, she’s driving change in seafood sourcing, balancing tradition with innovation, and ensuring that oceans remain healthy for generations to come.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In her moving blog post, "The Roses," young ambassador Karmvir Kaur shares her deeply personal journey of immigrating from India to Canada. Through the poignant symbol of dried roses from her mother's garden, Karmvir explores the challenges of leaving home, the importance of staying connected to her roots, and how a small piece of her past helps her navigate a new life in Vancouver. It's a touching story about finding strength and solace in memories, proving that even a faded flower can hold the essence of a home and the warmth of a mother's love.

The Museum of Migration Society (PCHC-MoM) marked a significant milestone with its first-ever Open House, held in partnership with the Immigrant Services Society of BC. The event celebrated Nelson Mandela Day, featuring a moving talk by Dr. Patsy George, who recounted her personal encounter with the global icon. Attendees explored PCHC-MoM’s mission to support newcomers and refugees in British Columbia, fostering connections and emphasizing the organization’s core values of community, belonging, and social justice.