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

Stories

RestoryingBC PCHC-MoM Society RestoryingBC PCHC-MoM Society

Elsa – El Comal: A Legacy of Tortillas, Tradition, and Tenacity

Elsa’s El Comal is more than a tortilla shop - it’s a story of resilience, migration, and tradition. Born in Mexico and now rooted in Burnaby, Elsa turned her passion for authentic corn tortillas into a thriving legacy. From a small machine in a humble deli to three bustling warehouses, her journey reflects the heart of a community and the enduring spirit of a woman who built a life - one tortilla at a time.

Read More

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.