Ugandans In Canada

“It is good that Mr. Mulira tells the story of the unknown black Ugandan Diaspora. I hope this book encourages more books written by others who fi nd themselves living away from their beautiful homeland.” - M/s Yasmin Alibhai –Brown, writer for the Guadian, London, U.K. “Th is is a very interesting and informative book. I enjoyed reading it and learned not only the life stories and contributions of Ugandan immigrants in Canada but also the history of Canadian immigration.” Ugandan immigrants in Canada have become more visible in recent years. Yet, it is likely that only a small percentage of Canadian citizens are well informed of the history and interesting traditions of these people from East Africa. Th e actual number of Ugandan immigrants currently living in Canada is uncertain but could range from 10,000 to 20,000 people. Most of the Ugandan immigrants in Canada live in major metropolitan areas like greater Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. In the U.S. where the number is larger, they are also mostly concentrated in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and other large industrial cities.

"Prior to the journey of curating Kampala to Canada, I didn't realize the traumatic history Ugandan Asians endured as a result of the expulsion orders issued in 1972.... Stories shared within my community portrayed a narrative that omitted the deep-rooted pain, grief, and trauma that resulted from those 90 days. The Kampala to Canada exhibition provided a safe space to reflect, acknowledge these feelings, and share"--Introduction.

This book addresses the conceptual difficulties and political contestations surrounding the applicability of the term "African-Canadian". In the midst of this contested terrain, the volume focuses on first generation, Black Continental Africans who have immigrated to Canada in the last four decades, and have traceable genealogical links to the continent.

Kampala to Canada is a collection of untold immigration stories that highlight the journeys of 12 Ugandan South Asian Canadians. Their stories start decades ago, some over a century, journeys that crossed continents, starting in India, before arriving in Canada. Most came to Canada in the 70s as refugees, penniless and uncertain of their future. They are among some of the best and brightest - entrepreneurs, hoteliers, and professionals contributing economically, socially, and culturally to Canada. There is vulnerability, resiliency, humility, generosity, and love in each story. Inspired by the Kampala to Canada exhibition to commemorate 50 years of Ugandan Asian Resettlement in Canada, this publication presents another component of the Indian diaspora, an overlooked aspect of Canadian history. 80,000 Asians (referring to those from the Indian subcontinent) were given 90 days to leave Uganda in 1972. This was the country they called home for generations. Several countries refused entrance to Ugandan refugees. Ugandan Asians were the largest group of non-Europeans permitted to resettle in postwar Canada. By 1973, over 6000 refugees resettled in Canada, paving the way for future refugee programs. All this was possible because of a change in Canadian policy only years earlier. Kampala to Canada also shares the work of diverse Canadian artists from across the globe who have roots in Asia. Their work explores different aspects of immigration, such as identity, marginalization, assimilation, mental health, grief, resiliency, and so much more. Experiences that immigrants across communities can relate to. Taslim Samji is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, curator, cultural leader, and writer. She is a change maker known for curating thought-provoking exhibitions linking contemporary art to community. Through her exhibitions, she shares stories of immigrants and the work of marginalized artists in response to xenophobia, exploring identity, diversity, and shared perspectives. Taslim Samji received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), with a major in Asian Studies. She studied Fine Art at Emily Carr University of Arts & Design and also received a Marketing Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). To learn more about her work, visit www.tsamji.com.

This collection offers an in-depth look at municipal voting behaviour during local elections in eight of Canada's largest cities.

Exploring pressing questions around Canadian citizenship, Canada in Question delves into contemporary issues that come into play in identifying what it means to be Canadian. Beginning with an update on the status of Canadian citizenship, Peter MacKinnon acknowledges that with the exception of Indigenous peoples, most Canadians migrated to Canada in the last 400 years. In surveying the status of citizenship, the author addresses the impact of these newcomers on Indigenous peoples, and the subsequent impression that the following influx of new immigrants and migrants has had on citizenship. MacKinnon investigates the ties that bind Canadians to their country and to their fellow citizens, and how these ties are often challenged by global influences, such as identity politics and social media. Shedding light on the connection between economic opportunity and citizenship, and on the institutional context in which differences must be accommodated, Canada in Question examines current circumstances and new challenges, and looks to the unique future of Canadian citizenship.

National security in the interest of preserving the well-being of a country is arguably the first and most important responsibility of any democratic government. Motivated by some of the pressing questions and concerns of citizens, Top Secret Canada is the first book to offer a comprehensive study of the Canadian intelligence community, its different parts, and how it functions as a whole. In taking up this important task, contributors aim to identify the key players, explain their mandates and functions, and assess their interactions. Top Secret Canada features essays by the country’s foremost experts on law, foreign policy, intelligence, and national security, and will become the go-to resource for those seeking to understand Canada’s intelligence community and the challenges it faces now and in the future.

This compelling autobiography chronicles the life of Nazlin Rahemtulla, an Ismaili Muslim. Nazlin vividly depicts the origins of Ismailism, and traces her ancestry to the Gujarat in western India. The migration of her grandparents and parents to Uganda follows. She then recounts her early life in Jinja against the backdrop of turbulent Ugandan politics, the rise to power of the barbaric Idi Amin, and the devastating ouster of her family and other Asians from their country. The re-location of Nazlin and her family to Canada; their triumphs and pitfalls in the New World; their dedication to Ismailism; Nazlin's career in Canadian business and finance; the complexities of reclaiming her family's Ugandan assets in the early 1990s; Nazlin's meeting with President Museveni of Uganda; her decision about whether or not to return to East Africa to rejuvenate her father's business; and her travels throughout the world with family and friends round out this enthralling saga....