We want to highlight the contributions of the multicultural community to Saskatchewan culture. We share a desire to highlight the process newcomers have undergone in several generations to settle in Saskatchewan and integrate into their communities. It is important to demonstrate that people of many cultures contribute to the vibrancy of the cultural life in the province.

Storytelling is an easily accessible medium for those speaking and listening. Storytelling fosters intercultural understanding and connections. For participants who have crossed cultures, continents and/or oceans to make a home in a Saskatchewan community, this is an opportunity to share that experience. As we share stories, we connect with elements of experiences and build empathy. This is an opportunity for newcomers to feel that they are contributing to broad Saskatchewan culture.

The project does not, however, exclusively focus on new arrivals; it includes stories of immigrants from 50 years ago, recollections shared by grandparents, experiences of immigrants or their descendants in First Nations communities, or stories of First Nations or Métis people making connections beyond their own cultural communities.