| Summary: | Most new immigrants to Canada bring with them an identity rooted in the culture in which they grew up. This identity will go through
a shift in its adjustment to life in Canada. A number of factors have been identified that can contribute to increased stress during the
acculturative process, and these are explored, specifically as they relate to women immigrants. With an understanding of the potential
psychological experience involved in acculturative identity shift, this practicum projects proposes a response through the use of food and
its preparation. Sources regarding food and culture were examined to provide supporting evidence to this strategy, as well as additional
precedent examples. The programme of a culinary based school aims to provide new immigrant women with improved English language
usage, work-applicable skills, a support system, and confidence, in order to help them find meaningful long term employment, in a
way that addresses their specific challenges. The final design includes educational, lounge and personal spaces, a specially designed
commercial kitchen, public dining areas, as well as other considerations.
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