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
Grandmama’s Cafe: A Legacy of Love, Flavors, and Family Memories
Grandmama’s Cafe: A Vancouver sanctuary of love, tradition, and global flavours, where every dish tells a story.
Frederico – Smokehouse Sandwich Co.: A Journey of Family, Food, and Second Beginnings
Frederico’s journey from the Philippines to Richmond, BC, led to Smokehouse Sandwich Co. - a humble eatery rooted in family, food, and connection.
Fred - Pasta Polo: From Kitchen Apprentice to Community-Driven Chef
Fred’s journey from student to chef began in Coquitlam, fueled by resilience, community, and a belief in second chances.
Elsa – El Comal: A Legacy of Tortillas, Tradition, and Tenacity
Elsa’s El Comal: From Mexican roots to Burnaby’s heart, one tortilla at a time.
Cristina - Mogiana Coffee: A Legacy Brewed in Brazil, Roasted in Vancouver
Cristina’s Rio roots and family coffee legacy inspire Mogiana Coffee, a Vancouver staple bridging cultures through ethically sourced beans.
Chris: A Life Rooted in Home, Migration, and Hope
Chris, rooted in Victoria’s Mennonite heritage, champions inclusivity, affordable housing, and immigrant integration in Vancouver.
Cecilia: A Lineage of Resilience, Migration, and the Search for Home
Cecilia’s journey across continents reveals a profound connection to heritage, resilience, and the quiet strength of truth and inner balance.
Caroline: A Life of Bridges – Where Culture, Language, and Bagpipes Meet
Caroline’s journey from Hong Kong to Vancouver through Beijing and Myanmar is a story of resilience, cultural discovery, and belonging through listening and adaptation.
Ivon – VANCHA Tea: A Tea House Born of Belonging, Connection, and the Quiet Power of a Cup
In Vancouver’s West End, Cha Li 茶里 blends tradition, tea rituals, and connection in a serene haven.
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.