A Story of Circumstance: From Nicaragua to Canada

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Type

Moving Image

Creator

Allivia McDonald

Date

1970s, 1980s, 2010s.

Description

This member of the London Hispanic Community moved to Canada as a refugee in 1985. She fled government violence and persecution in 1979, specifically after participating in student protests. She began her journey in Nicaragua, moving north through Central America to Mexico, before moving from Mexico to Canada. For this community member, the importance of family and work ethic have been the cornerstones of her values and motivations. She has been in Canada for 35 years as of 2019. Some of the things she misses most about Nicaragua is the slower pace of life, and the tendency for family to be very close-knit. She is very involved in the London community, especially in the Nicaraguan London community, and regularly participates in fundraisers and charity events to help children in Nicaragua, as well as the immigrant community in London.

Format

Video

Language

English

Place

Nicaragua, Mexico, Canada.

Publisher

Bridging Classroom and Community: Languages and Cultures in Action, Western University, Fall 2019

Contributor

Esmirna Rivera, Member of the London Hispanic Community.

Extent

8:46

Relation

"IsPartOf" the Hispanic collection.

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