An unscripted interview that discusses the topics of Granddaughter of Immigrants.

In this candid space, sisters Erika and Jackelyn Hanchar are joined by guest host Ann Papayoti; life coach, grief counselor, and co-author of the book The Gift of the Shift; acts as their therapist as they navigate their family histories, ancestral trauma, and emotional truths in real time, offering raw reflection and honest conversation that contrasts with the scripted narrative of the main podcast.

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A post script, and a tiny peek into the future.

Erika is joined by her nephew. In an adorable exchange that circles back on the reasons why family history is more than just documents and names on a family tree.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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Donating a family archive transforms a private search into a shared cultural record, passing the role of storyteller to the next generation.

Erika is joined by Oleksandr Pankieiev, Director of the Bohdan Medwidsky Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta. Oleksandr delivers a strong message about the mandate to preserve Ukrainian culture, stories and physical documents of early Ukrainian pioneer life and how it has impacted Canada then and now.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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A sudden loss reframes the entire journey. Revealing how memory and storytelling are passed down just before they disappear.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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A DNA match reframes and reveals generations of sacrifice, and betrayal wrapped in secrets and survival.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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A long awaited return to the ancestral village and homeland, confirms family myths and confronts new revelations. But does it really change anything?

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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For more information on Erika Hanchar & Granddaughter of Immigrants Podcast, visit: erikahanchar.com

A shot in the dark and one email illuminates a new path, cracking open an 80 year old mystery. But would you want to know the truth? Kyiv unlocks the archives of a long separated family.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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When a chance visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration turns into a breakthrough, putting real names and ship records into a somewhat stagnant storyline reignites a family search, Erika takes a shot in the dark, and tests out some new options.

Erika is joined by Steven Schwinghamer - Author and resident historian at Pier 21, the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax. Steven walks us through Pier 21 the building and the early days of immigration in Canada.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a family tree that comes to life in an exciting and emotional mini series. Delving into history, family lore, ancestral trauma and healing.

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A chance encounter threatens a new post war life, where secrecy, survival and unfinished lives collide in 1950’s Canada.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a family tree that comes to life in an exciting and emotional mini series. Delving into history, family lore, ancestral trauma and healing.

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Two displaced survivors take a chance on a new life. Crossing continents and borders to reunite in Canada all while outrunning the threat of repatriation.

Granddaughter of Immigrants is a mini series about a woman's 20 year journey to discovering family and purpose. In a story where navigating her own “forever identity crisis” unfolds mysteries and lore of her family, set against the backdrop of her ancestral history and homeland.

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For more information on Erika Hanchar & Granddaughter of Immigrants Podcast, visit: erikahanchar.com