Home. For most, it’s a place, a familiar landscape, a return to the roots. But for the global citizens among us, home is an evolving concept, shaped by the places we’ve lived, the languages we speak and the myriad cultures that colour our lives. The theme of this issue of 3 magazine explores what home means for those who live between borders and beyond boundaries—a notion both simple and profound for the third-culture community.
As I write this, I find myself travelling through India and the Middle East, places that feel both familiar and foreign, reminding me that home is not a fixed point on a map. It’s an experience, a feeling, something carried within.
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Since launching 3 magazine, we’ve embraced this multicultural spirit, knowing it’s a key to unity in our increasingly polarized world. Those nations that champion multiculturalism will be the ones to prosper and lead, a role Canada has embraced for decades. Canada’s multiculturalism has nurtured a globally minded population—people who embody resilience, adaptability and empathy, qualities the world now needs more than ever.
The idea of home, like third-culture identity itself, defies a single definition. It’s complex and personal, a story written by every place we’ve called our own. In these pages, we delve into what home means for those of us who are part of the global tapestry, exploring the spaces, people and experiences that give us a sense of belonging—even when the concept of home doesn’t fit into a single postal code.
3 magazine continues to celebrate the sophisticated and layered perspectives of third-culture individuals around the world. We aim to bring you stories of thinkers and innovators who have crossed borders, adapted and thrived, all while redefining what it means to belong. In a world that can seem increasingly fragmented, 3 is a gathering place, a forum for voices and visions that emphasize connection over division.
As you turn these pages, I invite you to think about your own definition of home, the people and places that have shaped you, and the ways in which you carry those influences wherever you go. I hope this issue resonates with you, our readers, as much as it has inspired us. Enjoy the journey home.