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.
Arundati Dandapani, CEO, will Co-Chair the QRCA Best of Canada 2026 Symposium in Montreal on May 1, 2026. Members are invited to submit speaker proposals focusing on qualitative research related to business or social challenges. The event aims to highlight innovative insights and foster collaboration across industries.
Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, will address the Insights Career Network on October 20, 2025. She will discuss findings from the Generation1.ca Global Industry Skills Study, emphasizing the necessity for data leaders to enhance critical thinking to seize new opportunities and the launch of a credential for immigrants.
South Africa, writes Lorna Kaela, a land of diversity, faces significant challenges despite progress since apartheid, including inequality, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare. To optimize its potential by 2050, the nation must focus on education, economic diversification, health services, good governance, and environmental sustainability. Collective efforts are crucial for a brighter future.
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.
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.
