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
Louis – Broye Cafe: A Modern Tribute to Vietnamese Coffee, Bridging Cultures in Vancouver
Broye Cafe in Vancouver fuses Vietnamese coffee tradition with Japanese pastry artistry, crafting innovative, culturally inspired drinks.
Liza – Nusa Coffee: A Journey of Home, Coffee, and Connection
Liza blends Indonesian coffee and culture at Nusa Coffee, connecting communities through flavor and story.
Iona and Paolo - Kapé: Brewing Connection, Honoring Heritage
Kape Philippine Coffee celebrates heritage, sustainability, and farmer dignity through every rich, meaningful cup.
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.
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.

