The Gallery of Human Migration Celebrates Voices of Resilience, Hope, and Transformation
The Gallery of Human Migration (The Gallery) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Gallery of Human Migration Literary Award, a celebration of the transformative power of migration through storytelling. This award honours stories that explore the emotional, philosophical, and cultural dimensions of migration, fostering understanding and connection across communities.
Migration is more than movement—it shapes identities, strengthens societies, and enriches cultures. Canada, as a nation, is built on the journeys of its First Nations and those who have arrived from around the globe. The Gallery seeks to honour these narratives, particularly the foundational stories of Canada’s First Peoples and newcomers alike.
We invite writers, storytellers, and others to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for participation in this inaugural award, sharing original, unpublished works in English that reflect migration journeys—whether of arrival, departure, or transformation.
The Migration Literary Award celebrates a shared odyssey, inviting voices to narrate journeys that cross borders, overcome barriers, intertwine identities, and weave a universal tale. These are stories that dwell within each of us, yearning to take flight, soaring into the sky in search of those willing to listen. Stories lived, stories heard, stories filled with possibilities—these and more are the stories of migration. Each one carries fragments of dreams for new horizons, the experience of turning unknown places into homes, and the enduring longing for what was left behind
