What do people experience as they move from one place to another?

  • In what ways are people’s migration journeys similar and different from one another?
  • How much control do migrants have over their journey and what are the choices and dilemmas people face during their journey?
  • What do these journeys reveal about human nature?
This black and white image of Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island can be used in a lesson plan on the history of immigration to the United States.
A painting of Polly Potter, a Seminole woman who resisted forced migration during the trail of tearsPublic Domain

How do borders impact people’s lives?

  • What is the purpose of borders?
  • How do the visible and invisible borders people encounter that shape their lives?
  • How can borders work in an ethical way?
This black and white image of Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island can be used in a lesson plan on the history of immigration to the United States.
© Tomas Castelazo, www.tomascastelazo.com

How do individuals and societies navigate ambiguous status?

  • What are the rights of people with ambiguous status (people who are not clearly recognized by the State)?
  • How do individuals and societies manage ambiguous status?
  • What are our responsibilities toward people on the move with an ambiguous status?