Championing North America’s newcomer stories in a world reshaped by opportunity. A dynamic social enterprise, not-for-profit professional community association and media platform empowering immigrants with year-round programming, skills, career pathways, job fairs , collaborative networks for success. Placing you at the forefront of global transformation.
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.
Generation1.ca focuses on enhancing the experiences of residents, immigrants, and diverse learners by designing transformational journeys. Their frameworks prioritize ownership and intentional design to overcome pain points, utilizing tools like the Immigrant Discombobulation Index. Authentic impact comes from empathy and addressing barriers, aiming for inclusive innovation and community engagement.
Join Arundati Dandapani on the GreenBook IIeX North America Mainstage in Washington, DC, as she explores how AI can empower immigrants, bridge cultural divides, and drive global equity. Her TED-style talk, AI, Immigrants, and the Future of Inclusive Socio-Technical Systems, highlights the transformative potential of responsible AI in addressing global challenges and fostering a sustainable, inclusive future.
In recent discussions on AI’s societal impact, Generation1.ca’s partnership with the Royal Ontario Museum highlights the rich biodiversity and human ambition with special exhibitions that honour the power, leadership, and resilience newcomers bring to society.
Generation1.ca Founder and CEO wins ESOMAR’s Best Paper of the Year 2024 Award in Athens, Greece.
