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.
Generation1.ca will participate in the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026, focusing on the intersection of AI governance, privacy, and inclusion. The event highlights the importance of responsible AI deployment and workforce development. Generation1.ca emphasizes that effective governance should promote opportunities and equitable access, shaping a future where all communities benefit from technological advancements.
In March, I presented at ESOMAR’s LATAM Congress on the role of methodological innovation in responsible AI governance. My research discusses using ethically governed synthetic datasets to understand hard-to-reach immigrant groups. I address AI governance trade-offs and emphasize the need for careful strategic decisions to balance privacy, innovation, and social inclusion.
In this latest Leading by Association episode, Ali Demircan discussed trauma, community leadership, and recovery with Arundati Dandapani. He emphasized that lasting trauma extends beyond media coverage and highlighted the need for long-term community support. Demircan also advocated for recognizing the uncertain status of Turkish families in Canada due to recent disasters, urging policies that reflect their experiences.
Our Founder’s keynote at CDAO Canada highlighted the necessity of AI governance in enhancing creative economies and operational resilience. Discussions emphasized that AI-driven systems must integrate governance to provide security and scalability. Next-gen systems are viewed as foundational tools for access and opportunity, reliant on user-focused design and testing for effectiveness.
In 2025, Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandapani launched AfroRise2050, a fellowship connecting African immigrants to their homelands and the world. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Generation1.ca unveils “Our Dreams for Africa” anthology, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants of colour and promoting cultural exchange, knowledge and support within and across the African immigrant diaspora.
