Legacy and Resilience: Family Journeys through Adversity

This chapter explores the profound influences of upbringing on civic engagement, tracing one speaker's Canadian roots and their family's entrepreneurial journey in apartheid South Africa. The conversation delves into themes of discipline, sacrifices, and the intersection of personal loss with broader struggles for social justice. It also recounts the migration experience of a family from Kenya to Canada, highlighting resilience in the face of adversity and the significance of political participation for immigrants.