Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

In the past several years, more families from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have moved to Hamilton, Canada. This study explores the experiences of Black African migrant parents as they adjust to living in a new country, especially how being separated from family members left behind affects their mental and emotional well-being. The research focuses on the strengths and resilience of these parents, showing how they use their cultural values and community support to overcome challenges like racism and financial struggles. The findings show that these parents think of well-being as more than just physical health but that it includes emotional, psychological, spiritual, financial, and material aspects. The study recommends creating resources to help migrant parents manage long-distance parenting, such as establishing family routines, using positive discipline from afar, and speaking up for children facing racism at school. It also suggests practical ways to make food banks more inclusive by offering culturally diverse foods and reducing employment barriers for internationally trained healthcare professionals.