Translation not available: Norbert D'Costa Translation not available: Canada Translation not available: 0

Our family has been shaped by several cultures and countries over the years. I grew up in Mysuru, Karnataka, in a Mangalorean family, while Lorraine was born in Kenya and raised in Goa, where Portuguese influences remain part of everyday life. We later spent many years working in Saudi Arabia before immigrating to Canada in 1991. These experiences have influenced how we think about family, traditions, language, and identity. For families with multicultural backgrounds, how do you preserve your heritage while adapting to life in a new country?

Translation not available: Maria Santos Translation not available: Canada Translation not available: 0

In our Portuguese-Canadian family, food plays a big role. We celebrate Canadian holidays but also maintain Portuguese traditions. The children grow up seeing both cultures as part of who they are rather than having to choose one.

Translation not available: प्रिया पटेल Translation not available: Canada Translation not available: 0

Our household includes family members from different regions of India and Canada. We discovered that creating new traditions together worked better than debating which existing traditions should take priority.

Translation not available: Carlos Mendonza Translation not available: Canada Translation not available: 0

After immigrating to Canada, my wife and I worried about losing parts of our Latin American culture. We've tried to make Spanish part of daily life while still helping our children feel fully Canadian.

Translation not available: 陈艾米莉 Translation not available: Canada Translation not available: 0

As someone who grew up between Chinese and Canadian cultures, I appreciated that my parents explained why traditions mattered instead of simply expecting us to follow them.