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.

Stories

Stories Karmvir Kaur, Young Ambassador PCHC-MoM Stories Karmvir Kaur, Young Ambassador PCHC-MoM

The Roses

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.

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Stories, Nafisa Golwala Nafisa Golwala, Operations and Outreach Manager Stories, Nafisa Golwala Nafisa Golwala, Operations and Outreach Manager

PCHC-MoM Open House: A New Beginning and a Tribute to Nelson Mandela

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.

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Stories Kayo Devcic, PCHC-MoM Young Ambassador Life Coach & Counsellor Stories Kayo Devcic, PCHC-MoM Young Ambassador Life Coach & Counsellor

Attending the Opening of the Museum of Vancouver’s New Exhibition: Work of Repair

On June 21, 2025, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) premiered "The Work of Repair" exhibition. This included "Nexwenen Nataghelʔilh," a collaborative exhibition with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, marking their first major museum repatriation. Over sixty ancestral belongings, repatriated in February 2024, are showcased, emphasizing their identity as living embodiments of ancestors.

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Stories, Javier Tarazona Javier Tarazona, Digital Content Curator Stories, Javier Tarazona Javier Tarazona, Digital Content Curator

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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Stories PCHC-MoM Society Stories PCHC-MoM Society

Economist Richard Gilbert Challenges Canada to Confront Modern Slavery

In March 2025, economist and journalist Richard Gilbert shared his groundbreaking research on the history of slavery in Canada and its unsettling ties to modern temporary migrant worker programs. His work, recognized with the 2025 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research, exposes how systemic racism continues to shape Canada's labour systems, calling for dignity, transparency, and justice for all workers.

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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.