Category: Culture Shock

Understanding Immigrant Integration in North America with Generation1.ca

The Fuelling Immigrant Futures event highlighted North America’s multicultural landscape, where integration challenges persist for immigrants, particularly South Asians. Despite barriers like underemployment and discrimination, community-driven initiatives and cultural connections provide resilience. Ongoing research and initiatives from diverse organizations doing research on immigrants and then community organizations like Generation1.ca aim to translate insights into actionable change, fostering trust and leadership in immigrant experiences as their professional community association.

Salsa on St. Clair: Celebrating Culture Through Dance

At the 2025 TLN founded Salsa on St. Clair festival, Jesus Bustamantes emphasized that dance embodies education, connection, and celebration. The festival, attracting over 300,000 attendees yearly, fosters multicultural appreciation, with 65% of participants not Latin American. Dance serves as a universal language, uniting diverse communities while creating lasting memories and empathy.

Teams CaTRIOlysts and Market Lens Tie for Silver Prize at Generation1.ca’s Spring 2025 Case Competition

Team CaTRIOlysts from Conestoga College and Team Market Lens won the Silver Prize at Generation1.ca’s Spring 2025 Case Competition. They excelled in analyzing the theme of climate, tech, and governance, delivering innovative solutions predominantly focused on blockchain technology to enhance transparency and sustainability in supply chains for Evolve Tech Motors. Hear about their journey and lessons in their interview with Founder and CEO A

Public Opinion at 80: Data. Insights. Impact.

In May 2025, Arundati Dandapani attended three interconnected conferences focusing on data literacy, ethics, and social change. At AAPOR’s 80th Annual Conference, she emphasized the necessity for inclusive AI systems benefiting immigrants. Throughout her journey, she highlighted advancements in research methodologies and the importance of collaboration in public opinion research for fostering community and innovation.