Maya Bastian

Look beyond the Underground Railroad to explore the untold stories of Black Canadians from the 1600s to the present.

In a remote, war ravaged Sri Lankan jungle village, a red rain begins to fall at night, amplifying the dark proclivities of the villagers, dismantling all societal order.

Trina, a stubborn and rebellious 20-something becomes an aid-worker during the war. Once there, she comes face to face with an alternate reality and starts questioning the life she was given.

Two families, similar identities. Fleeing violence, they sought refuge in Canada and began a new life. This is the experience of thousands of people in our great country and yet these stories go mostly untold. Arrival Archives is an artful exploration of newcomer arrival stories, told through a multi-generational viewpoint. The stories intertwine as one, illustrating that Canada’s cultural landscape is a communal experience shared by many different faces.