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Preparing to Leave

Documentary, Episode 2, India, 2008, 8 min 14 s

As she prepares to leave for Canada, Anshu takes advantage of services offered by the Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP). The organization helps immigrants in the final stages of their immigration process to prepare for integration into the Canadian labour market.

Ashfaq Khan, CBC, Radio Canada International

Holi Festival of Colours

Documentary, Episode 9, British Columbia, Canada, 2008, 8 min 28 s

The Holi festival of colors is the first Indian festival celebrated by the Singh family in Vancouver along with other members of the community in an event organized by the Universal Cultural Society of Canada.

Ashfaq Khan, CBC, Radio Canada International

Growing up in Canada

Documentary, Episode 18, British Columbia, Canada, 2008, 8 min 52 s

After six months of their arrival in Canada, how are Aishwarya and Priyanka progressing with their integration in Canada?

Ashfaq Khan, CBC, Radio Canada International

Reflections

Documentary, Episode 20, British Columbia, Canada, 2008, 8 min 33 s

Six months ago, the Singh family left their home for Canada with high hopes and dreams. What has the family achieved so far and what are their future plans to translate those dreams into reality? Find out in the final episode of the series.

Ashfaq Khan, CBC, RCI

Embracing Canada : India

A 20-episode Web TV Series on the realities of immigration for Indians, produced & directed by Ashfaq Khan for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Canada International. In this series, winds of change are blowing over the Singh family in Mumbai, the City of Dreams. The time has come to seize the opportunity for a better future. The parents, Anshu and Raj and their daughters, Priyanka and Aishwarya make a decision that will change their lives. We follow the familly from their preparation to leave India to their integration in a totally new environment.

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