50 Years of New Roots
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Immigration Act, 1976
A national bilingual storytelling initiative reflecting on how immigration
has shaped Canada’s identity, communities, and future.
A NATIONAL INITIATIVE
Engaging youth (ages 6–25) and seniors (60+) from across Canada.
ACROSS CANADA
Share your story.
Celebrate our shared heritage.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submissions Open July 2026 Submission Deadline
November 2026
SAFE & RESPECTFUL
All submissions are reviewed with care and respect for privacy.
BILINGUAL & INCLUSIVE
Submissions accepted in English or French.
Why 1976 Matters
The Immigration Act of 1976 transformed Canada’s immigration system. It introduced family reunification, refugee protection, and a non-discriminatory points system—foundations that continue to shape our nation today.
Fifty years later, we honor the journeys, contributions, and resilience of newcomers who helped build the Canada we share.
Across Oceans:
Objects That Travel
Selected artifacts from the Toronto Asian Art Museum collection will be featured digitally to reflect journeys of migration across oceans and their place in Canada’s shared heritage.
Your Story.
Our Shared Future.
Every story connects us. Every voice matters.
We invite you to share your journey of immigration, heritage, and belonging.
WRITTEN NARRATIVES
ARTWORK & DRAWINGS
PHOTOGRAPHY
HEIRLOOM STORIES
VIDEO OR AUDIO TESTIMONIES
Funding Acknowledgement
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage
Mention du financement
Ce projet est financé par le gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du ministère du Patrimoine canadien.
TAAM is a charitable organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing Asian art, culture, and heritage in Canada.
Charitable Registration:
84610 1160 RR0001