Representation of Finnish Cuisine and Food Practices as Transnational Heritage Corridors in the Life Stories of Finnish Canadian Seniors

This article explores representations of food culture and commensality in the life stories and trajectories of Finnish Canadian seniors through the lens of transnational heritage and belonging. It also examines how Finnish Canadian seniors express their transnationality and sense of belonging in different culinary-related heritage corridors, including spaces, activities, and practices. The study discusses the role of Finnish ethnic food in these contexts and its relationship to them. The research is based on semi-structured interviews and operates at the intersection of ethnographic research on transnationality, transnational heritage, and discourse on small narratives and life stories. Content analysis was applied to thematically categorize the representations emerging from the interviews.