Watch 'Flavours of Hope: Nourishing Community, Cultivating Change' Documentary Film on CBC!

Watch 'Flavours of Hope: Nourishing Community, Cultivating Change', an exclusive short documentary film on CBC that delves into our heartwarming journey and our Dream Cuisines Food Business Program! Dream Cuisines is our beacon of empowerment for aspiring newcomer refugee and immigrant women entrepreneurs. This film is a heartfelt tribute to the power of our community and supporters, as we turn culinary passions into successful food businesses! We're proud to have facilitated the launch of 10 remarkable food businesses in our third year alone, each rooted in diverse and authentic dishes with powerful stories, each symbolising the transformation of dreams into reality.

A special thank you to Angeles of Mis Cazuelas Mexican Food for bravely sharing your voice and powerful story and inspiring us with your strength, love and hope. 

We extend a heartfelt thanks to the filmmakers and CBC for capturing the impactful stories of the amazing and talented women we've had the privilege to work with. A special thank you to film crew:

  • CBC Executive Producer: Sheila Peacock 

  • Director & Producer & Editor: Özgün Gündüz 

  • Executive Producer & DOP: Ben Cox

  • Cinematographers: Sahil Chawla and Sepehr Samimi

  • Location Sound: David Daoud 

  • Colourist: So Young Park 

Their support in sharing these narratives means the world to us! 

Get to know the captivating stories of resilience, courage and success within our Dream Cuisines Program and don’t forget to check out this year’s program women’s food businesses below and our alumni’s here!

Trixie Ling