Grade 3 students create comics about immigrant stories

Mohanad Moetaz
Published: May 29, 2020

Grade 3 students in a social studies class in Toronto have created comic strips about immigration using an online tool.

The stories were gathered through online personal interviews, and the comic background was designed using Pixton, an online comic-maker.

One of the students, Adya Bhartia, interviewed a close family friend she calls Aunt Ludivine, and decided to write the comic about the process of writing the comic.

Find out if you are eligible for any of Canada's immigration programs

Bhartia felt as though creating the comic was a learning experience for her, and found that she and Aunt Ludivine had some similarities, because Bhartia too is an immigrant.

“My favourite thing about Canada was the really kind people,” Bhartia told CTV News, “The people who are really polite, try and help you. I really like that, and my aunt also liked the same.”Bhartia’s teacher, Ian Lawrence, was surprised that students approached the assignment in different ways. 

“One student, Adya, she went with making a comic about the whole process of making the comic, very meta, which is really cool,” he said.

“Another student just did a whole story from the perspective of his grandfather from Yugoslavia all the way to the process of immigrating to becoming a Canadian citizen. Very different process, but very cool comic as well.”

Lawrence himself made a comic as an example to his students. The comic was about his mother’s immigration journey from Macau, to Hong Kong and then to Canada where she worked as a Public Health nurse.

Canada is a popular destination to immigrate to, with tens of thousands of people invited to apply for permanent residence so far this year, despite travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Find out if you are eligible for any of Canada's immigration programs

© 2020 CIC News All Rights Reserved

Share this article
Share your voice
Did you find this article helpful?
Thank you for your feedback.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Did you find this article helpful?
Please provide a response
Thank you for your helpful feedback
Please contact us if you would like to share additional feedback, have a question, or would like Canadian immigration assistance.
  • Do you need Canadian immigration assistance? Contact the Contact Cohen Immigration Law firm by completing our form
  • Send us your feedback or your non-legal assistance questions by emailing us at media@canadavisa.com
Related articles
Report: Canada is the 2nd happiest country among the G7
Happy multigenerational people having fun sitting on grass in a public park
Where do most South Asians live in Canada?
A South Asian family in their living room
Study: Fewer recent immigrants are seeking Canadian citizenship
Young family with children having fun in nature on a picnic
Why fewer French speakers in Canada may help your immigration chances
A woman stands in front of a whiteboard with French verbs written on them.
Top Stories
IRCC issues 2,095 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw
What if I am not invited to apply in an Express Entry draw?
Study: Immigrants admitted to Canada as children have better education and work outcomes
Join our free newsletter. Get Canada's top immigration stories delivered to your inbox.
Subscribe
More in Canada
Study: Immigrants admitted to Canada as children have better education and work outcomes
A group of people raising their hands in triumph in an office building.
Budget 2024: How Canada is continuing its commitment to safe and inclusive communities
A Family out boating together having fun on vacation
Budget 2024: How will it impact Canadian immigration?
Canada has released Budget 2024.
Comparing rental costs across Canada
A for rent sign infront of a small house
Link copied to clipboard