Project Highlights
Migration Geography
Migration Narrative
This project documents a migration journey that began on Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, and eventually led to settlement in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Along the way, the journey crossed regions, countries, languages, and cultures while shaping identity, opportunity, resilience, and belonging.
Through digital mapping, storytelling, and heritage documentation, this project preserves places, memories, and experiences that might otherwise be lost across generations.
Migration Timeline
Idjwi Island
Birth and childhood in the Lake Kivu region.
Lake Kivu & Goma
Early experiences within the homeland and surrounding region.
Bunagana
Transition into Uganda.
Kasese • Kampala • Entebbe
Education, adaptation, personal growth, and community building.
Amsterdam
A gateway connecting Africa to the wider world.
Toronto
First destination in Canada.
Winnipeg
Home, family, community, and continued legacy.
Framework in Action
Key Heritage Themes
Migration
The movement of people across regions and continents.
Identity
Preserving cultural and personal connections through changing environments.
Family
Maintaining relationships and heritage across generations.
Community
Building belonging in new places while preserving historical roots.
Resilience
Adapting to new opportunities and overcoming challenges.
Heritage Preservation
Transforming lived experience into a lasting digital record.
Our Core Principle
Heritage is created where people, places, and stories intersect. Every Kivu Stream project is designed to preserve those connections and make them accessible to future generations.