Stories of arrival
MIGRATION, IDENTITY,
AND PLACE
These stories look at what it means to build a life in a new place.
Not as a single moment of arrival, but as something that unfolds over time, through work, family, culture, and everyday decisions about how to move forward while staying connected to where you come from.
Each story is different. But they share a common thread: the act of creating something new while carrying something with you.
ABOUT THE WORK
Many of these stories began during the pandemic, through extended conversations with people reflecting on the decision to leave one place and build a life in another.
Over time, this grew into a larger body of oral histories — more than 80 interviews documenting migration, family, work, and the process of finding a sense of belonging.
Some of these stories have been shaped into films and written pieces. Others remain part of an ongoing archive.
Selected Stories
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A broader collection of stories drawn from ongoing conversations with people who have made their lives in Mississauga.
Together, they reflect a range of experiences — different paths, different histories, and different ways of creating a sense of belonging.
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ADDITIONAL STORIES
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A story of migration, family, and building something of your own.
Told through food, memory, and daily life, the film follows how one woman created a space that holds both where she came from and where she is now — not as something separate, but as something lived together.
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EDAL'S KITCHEN
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A story of entrepreneurship, migration, and building a life through small business.
Shaped by resilience and family, it reflects the everyday work of creating stability, identity, and connection in a new place.
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STORE OWNERS: ECUADORIAN COMMUNITY
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A story of family, continuity, and evolution across generations.
From its beginnings as a first-generation business to its growth into something larger, the story reflects how culture is carried forward, adapted, and redefined over time.
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EAST INDIA COMPANY
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For creatives, brands, and artists seeking visuals with depth and atmosphere. These sessions blend refined styling with emotion-led storytelling—perfect for campaigns, lookbooks, or personal branding.
Starting at $950
Editorial
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An invitation to see place as story. These sessions document light, texture, and atmosphere—ideal for brands, artists, or collectors seeking a quiet, visual narrative of location and mood.
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ADDITIONAL
Stories
I’m particularly drawn to stories that explore identity, movement, and belonging — and to shaping narratives that reflect how people make a place their own over time.
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