Created in 2024, Narratives of New Canadian Youth is a Toronto-based photography project aimed at highlighting issues faced by student immigrants. Each anecdote provides insight into the daily lives of immigrant students from around Canada.

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“I was inspired to create this project in part due to the writings of Brandon Stanton, and his work with Humans of New York. I felt that the inclusion of photography added a face to the issues which affect thousands every day, and made a much more impactful story.”

- Clayton Yang, Founder

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“In recent years, the rise of anti-immigration sentiments on social media became a big driving force behind why I wanted to do this. I remember scrolling through social media and seeing demonstrations against immigrants in the same communities that I once grew up in.”

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“I’ve noticed it too with many of my fellow peers, how there is a disconnect between the many different communities at school. It’s not hostility, but there is definitely a sense of alienation between many of the students”

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“Being the son of immigrants, I felt extraordinarily passionate about this issue, and wanted to use my love of journalism to create change.”