Share your migration story and be part of the inaugural Gallery of Human Migration Literary Award.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025 AT 11:59PM
The Migration Literary Award celebrates a shared odyssey, inviting voices to narrate journeys that cross borders, overcome barriers, intertwine identities, and weave a universal tale. These are stories that dwell within each of us, yearning to take flight, soaring into the sky in search of those willing to listen. Stories lived, stories heard, stories filled with possibilities; these and more are the stories of migration. Each one carries fragments of dreams for new horizons, the experience of turning unknown places into homes, and the enduring longing for what was left behind
Rocco Maragna, Founder
The Gallery Of Human Migration (The Gallery) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Gallery of Human Migration Literary Award, a celebration of the transformative power of migration through storytelling. This award honours stories that explore the emotional, philosophical, and cultural dimensions of migration, fostering understanding and connection across communities.
Migration is more than movement—it shapes identities, strengthens societies, and enriches cultures. Canada, as a nation, is built on the journeys of its First Nations and those who have arrived from around the globe. The Gallery seeks to honour these narratives, particularly the foundational stories of Canada’s First Peoples and newcomers alike.
We invite writers, storytellers, and others to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for participation in this inaugural award, sharing original, unpublished works in English that reflect migration journeys—whether of arrival, departure, or transformation.
We encourage submissions that delve into one or more of the following dimensions, collectively referred to as the “4 Bs”:
The Gallery of Human Migration Literary Award is open to:
Recognition
Winners will receive custom-designed awards:
Publication Opportunities:
Top ten entries will be included in a published compilation.
Visibility:
All submissions will be celebrated on The Gallery website.
Legacy:
Your story contributes to a greater understanding of migration’s role in shaping humanity, allowing a positive and culturally nourishing vision of migration.
EOI submissions will be reviewed, and selected participants will be invited to submit an application for the actual Migration Literary Award competition. Final Award applications must:
EOI submissions will be reviewed by The Gallery Board of Directors. While the final Migration Literary Award applications, will be evaluated through a different process incorporating a Selection Committee, a select group of readers and a selected jury.
Stories will be judged on:
To express your interest in participating in the inaugural Gallery of Human Migration Literary Award:
Gallery of Human Migration
Charitable Registration No. 88065 3902 RR0001
E-mail: info@galleryofhumanmigration.org
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