Document Type
Student Work
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Keywords
places of worship, religion, church, immigration, religious programs, faith-based organizations
Abstract
Our StoryMap, Sanctuary Support, showcases the importance of religion and places of worship for immigrants, and demonstrates how religiosity contributes to facilitating a smooth integration into newcomers’ adopted cultures. Religion is a powerful aid that can help to ground us in our identity, morals, spirituality, and community. Firstly, we delve into Canada's immigration history, exploring how faith-based organizations have played a crucial role in meeting the burgeoning demands of support for newcomers during immigration waves. Through secondary sources, we researched what types of support are available currently and how these pertain to immigrants’ needs. Finally, in our Case Studies: Fostering a Sense of Belonging chapter, we use contemporary and historical first-person accounts from Canadian immigrants to better understand the emotional security and connection that religious programs can provide. In conclusion, faith-based organizations are a cornerstone for community and offer vital support systems, with religious communities helping immigrants maintain their cultural identity as well as navigate the myriad of challenges during assimilation.
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & social Sciences (FHASS)
Copyright
© Flora Chubbs, Dan Tarakanov, Jonathan Cheung
Terms of Use
Terms of Use for Works posted in SOURCE.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
SOURCE Citation
Chubbs, Flora; Tarakanov, Dan; and Cheung, Jonathan, "Sanctuary Support" (2024). Egypt Migrations Partnership and Comparative Immigrant Experiences. 7.
https://source.sheridancollege.ca/swfhass_projects_public_history_egypt_migrations/7