Kawalilak, ColleenOtoo, Benedict Kojo2018-07-062018-07-062018-07-04Otoo, B. K. (2018). The Experiences of Internationally Trained Ghanaian Male Immigrants in Canada (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/32302http://hdl.handle.net/1880/107080In this qualitative, narrative inquiry, I focused on a small segment within the pool of skilled immigrants who come to Canada every year—5 internationally trained Ghanaian males. I explored their experiences and how they navigated the challenges and opportunities related to seeking employment after having immigrated to Canada. I also examined the impact on identity of being a visible minority immigrant and drew out the learning experiences that have impacted them. Participants had resided in a province in western Canada for a minimum of 2 years. As an internationally trained Ghanaian male immigrant myself, I was a researcher–participant in this study. Together, the participants and I interpreted and shared our life experiences through storytelling. Narratives focused on why participants decided to immigrate; their significant learning experiences; their perspectives, as men of colour, and how they navigated the system in seeking employment; and the challenges they faced when integrating into a new culture and society. Major themes included hurdles, the importance of a support system, the path to jobs, spectra of colour and identity, and optimism and hope in a new country. The findings provide a broader view of how participants navigated the barriers, challenges, and successes associated with being an internationally trained male immigrant of colour in a province in western Canada.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Ghanaian Male ImmigrantsSkilled ImmigrantsInternationally Trainedmen of colourCanadaCanadian ImmigrationEducation--Adult and Continuingmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/32302