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A colourful life: a collection of poems and stories by immigrant seniors
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Project director (pdr), Editor of compilation (edc): Meisner, Natalie
Production manager (pmn), Editor of compilation (edc): Patient, Aida
Contributor (ctb): Koustrup, Kyra
Abridger (abr): Carter-Wells, Ashley-Rae
Designer (dsr): Nill, Lindsey
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Organizer (orm): Immigrant Services Calgary
Sponsor (spn), Publisher (pbl): Mount Royal University
Funder (fnd): Family & Community Support Services
Organizer (orm): Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program
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This anthology presents poems, stories, photographs, and illustrations created by immigrant seniors participating in the Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP). The collection explores themes of home, memory, resilience, love, and belonging, offering personal insights into migration experiences and cultural identity within Calgary’s newcomer communities. |
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Description / Synopsis
This anthology brings together poems, stories, photographs, and illustrations by immigrant seniors in Calgary, produced through the Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP) in collaboration with Mount Royal University faculty and students. Over twelve weeks, participants shared memories, expressed cultural traditions, and reflected on their journeys of migration and belonging. The collection highlights diverse perspectives on home, love, nature, and new beginnings, capturing the experiences of seniors building community and identity in Canada.
The book was produced through the Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP), a partnership between Immigrant Services Calgary and Mount Royal University, with support from Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). Over twelve weeks, seniors worked with professors, creative writing students, and practicum students to develop and refine their writing and artwork, highlighting diverse cultural perspectives and the ongoing experience of integrating into Canadian society. |
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Chapter One: Nature
Chapter Two: Homeland
Chapter Three: The Arrival
Chapter Four: Love and Loss
Chapter Five: Lessons from the Wise
Chapter Six: A Lighter Side
Chapter Seven: My New Life
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1 online resource (66 pages)
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https://doi.org/10.60770/SGFG-5H72
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9781777313715 (electronic)
9781777313708 (print)
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This work was created by contributors to the Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP) in partnership with Mount Royal University. Copyright is held by Immigrant Services Calgary. All rights reserved.
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