The Shoe Project tells stories of resilience, empowerment and a new life
CBC
Ten women are sharing their stories of how they immigrated and adapted to life in Canada — through the lens of a pair of shoes.
The show, called The Shoe Project, takes place on Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre.
The performers took part in a 10-week workshop, where they received instruction from author Heidi L.M. Jacobs and theatre educator Alice Nelson.
Some of the participants shared their stories ahead of the performance.
Grace Wang moved to Windsor from China with her daughter in September 2019. Her daughter is what inspired her.
"I believed that Canadian education could help my daughter enjoy studying and improve her innovation and provide her with a glorious future," she said.
The shoes she is sharing were a gift to herself after a job promotion.
"I brought these shoes as a reminder to be generous to myself," Wang said. "And I want to continue to reach my goal in Canada.
Vicki Liu, who is also from China, moved to Windsor with her husband and daughter in April 2022.
"I chose the shoes because it's a pair of shoes my sister bought me," Liu said. "They're significant because she doesn't have the opportunity to go abroad. These shoes carry my sister's blessings. The hope for me and the extension of her own dreams. I am very grateful for the kinship between us."
Amy Tian moved to Windsor with her daughter four years ago from China. Her shoes were a gift that showed Tian the beauty Canada has to offer.
"I picked a pair of hiking shoes," Tian said. (During COVID-19) I wore those shoes and built a garden. And after the pandemic, I wore those shoes to explore the Rocky Mountains."
Karyna Nikashyna is also sharing her story in the show. She escaped war in Ukraine, finding a new home in Windsor.
"They are lightweight sneakers that I came here with," Nikashyna said. "This is the only pair of shoes that I had when I came to Canada when I arrived in May 2022. I left Ukraine in March last year and I had only one suitcase."
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