New Roots: A Tale of Resilience and Belonging
Written by Isabella Valvano
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Struggles and Triumphs: The Italian Immigrant Experience
In my course ITAL2P98: Italians in Canada and Italy-Canada Relations at Brock University in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (MLLC), I chose a personal approach by interviewing my Nonno and Nonna, Salvatore and Rosalia Di Blasi, to document their experiences as Italian immigrants to Canada. The interview was structured in two parts: first, I focused on their individual stories, including their journeys, family history, and the impacts of immigration. In the second part, I brought them together to discuss their experiences of starting a family as young immigrants. Despite the unique challenges they each faced, they supported each other and, with the help of family, managed to overcome obstacles and build a successful life in Canada.
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Dominic Basso’s New Life In Canada
Introduction
From Italy to Canada: Diva Dalfuoco’s Journey of Immigration
Diva Dalfuoco and her two sons in front of their home in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Professore Luciano Soligo: Una Storia di Famiglia e Vita tra Veneto e Toronto
The purpose of this assignment is to learn and understand the journey and experiences of those in the Italian Canadian community. This includes their stories about growing up in Italy and immigrating to Canada to pursue certain goals. On October 17th, Professore Soligo and I met in his office at Brock University in St. Catharines around 1pm for his interview. In this case, Professore Luciano Soligo who was born in Toronto spoke about his story of moving back to Italy as a 7-year-old and then coming back on his own at 18 to pursue a better life for himself and family in the future. I was able to ask and learn a lot about his parents, how they met and Prof Soligo’s childhood in both Toronto and Italy. Also, his Parents experiences and thoughts of Canada after having moved here initially and then back to Italy. Furthermore, I learned about Prof Soligo experiences with schooling in both Italy and in Canada then his work life as a teenager to where he is now. Lastly, his take on being "Italo-Canadese" as well as his deep love for Italy that has him torn between his feelings of where "home" is.
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The Canadian Dream of the Pintos
Andrew Trapani, Professor Teresa Russo, Italian Heritage 3800, November 1st, 2024
Peter Salvatore’s New Beginning: From Italy to Canada
The video recording of the interview can be accessed below.
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by Teresa Russo
From Five Rivers to Five Lakes
Paramjit Nagra, ready to attend a wedding in India.
The Quiet Immigrant Project
The Quiet Immigrant Project is beginning a new rotating installation exhibit which celebrates and tells the stories of Italian women immigrating to Canada. The exhibit presents an opportunity to hold a dialogue about identity, community, education, legacy, and culture. The physical exhibit will be in place from February 1-April 11, 2024 at the Vaughan Civic Centre Resource Library. There will also be a digital social media campaign set for 2024, which celebrates 52 women over 52 weeks. Links to the Quiet Immigrant Project’s website and social media can be found below.