{"id":600,"date":"2026-06-13T23:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T03:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newroots1976.ca\/?page_id=600"},"modified":"2026-06-14T21:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T01:24:40","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newroots1976.ca\/fr\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How it works"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Share Your Story. Help Preserve Canada’s Immigration Heritage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 50 Years of New Roots project invites Canadians to reflect on the impact of the Immigration Act, 1976 and share stories that celebrate the journeys, experiences, and contributions of immigrants, refugees, families, and communities across Canada.    Whether your story is personal, family-based, historical, or community-focused, your voice can help preserve an important chapter of Canadian history for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Youth (Ages 6\u201325)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Young Canadians are encouraged to explore their family history, community heritage, and personal connections to immigration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Adults<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Individuals may share personal experiences, family stories, cultural traditions, and reflections on belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Seniors<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seniors play an important role in preserving memories, family histories, and community heritage for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Families are encouraged to submit stories together and celebrate shared journeys across generations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Educational institutions and community organizations may participate through group projects and collaborative storytelling initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT CAN YOU SUBMIT?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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We welcome a wide range of creative and personal submissions that reflect the diverse experiences of immigration and community life in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Written Narratives<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personal reflections, family histories, migration stories, interviews, essays, or memoirs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artwork & Drawings<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Original artwork inspired by immigration, identity, heritage, belonging, and cultural journeys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photography<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Images that document family history, cultural traditions, migration experiences, and community life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stories connected to family treasures, keepsakes, letters, documents, and meaningful objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Video or Audio Testimonies<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recorded interviews, oral histories, personal reflections, and community stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Reflect on Your Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider the people, experiences, and moments that have shaped your family’s journey.

Questions you may wish to explore include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n