On I’m More Than the Immigrant You Had in Mind, Célestin Shema shares his story of migration, resilience, and the deep connection he has to his family. Originally born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Célestin’s family returned to Rwanda in 1994, and he now calls Canada home. After two years in Canada, he opens up about the difficulties of adapting to a new country while being separated from his young children, emphasizing that “family is the future, family is the present.”