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Generation1.ca held a collaborative session for the Dreams for Africa project, collecting participants’ stories and dreams. Each shared “One Dream for Africa,” which was documented and categorized by themes. These contributions are filed in the Dreams for Africa Anthology, reflecting the collective visions and dialogues of the participants.
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 launches our very own AfroRise 2050 Fellowship aimed at elevating African-origin immigrant voices in North America. This initiative addresses the growing influence of African immigrants while striving for better representation and inclusion. Through storytelling and community engagement, Generation1.ca’s AfroRise 2050 Chapter forges a first in seeking to create impactful narratives and foster powerful connections across Africa’s diasporic communities by 2050.
Generation1.ca Founder Arundati Dandapani will lead and present a webinar masterclass for the Stevens Institute of Technology on March 12, teaching attendees how to transform raw data into compelling narratives, using data storytelling to inspire change, drive outcomes and foster stakeholder trust.
Legal expert and Generation1.ca community member Olga Dubanyevich writes about a true war story of resilience in her hometown in Ukraine.
