mixed background

[Nina85]

@RaniPakistani

I understand the part of you not being considered Pakistani enough. Although both my parents are Pakistani, being born and raised in Canada leaves me feeling not Pakistani enough for friends and family that grew up in Pakistan.

It is unfortunate that you were told by “Canadians” that you are not Canadian enough. I feel so much pride to be Canadian and no one can ever tell me that I am not Canadian, since other than the Natives, we are all immigrants to this land. I find Canadians to be very friendly and have never been told that I’m not Canadian enough just due to my skin colour.

But I understand the part of not fitting in. I’m not old school enough to agree with some of the really traditional values of Pakistani culture, and on the other hand, although I am proud to be Canadian, I don’t completely fit into aspects of the local culture here (the drinking, partying etc.)

Dont get me wrong, I am very proud to be Canadian too. And same here, I find everyone to be really friendly and have friends from many different backgrounds. But its just something noticed after this comment was thrown at me a few time. Example: "So were are you from? ME:“Here”.."No, but where are you really from?? ME:“I was born here. My mom is Canadian n my dad is Pakistani”…“oh, ok so your not really Canadian” lol