THE CAC DIASPORA PROJECT
Phase 1: Community Values Survey
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Live & Accepting Responses
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Phase 1: Community Values Survey
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Live & Accepting Responses
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Phase 1: Community Values Survey
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Live & Accepting Responses
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Mapping Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future
A comprehensive, data-driven portrait of the Catalan-American diaspora.
What is the Diaspora Project?
A multi-phase research initiative led by the Catalan American Council to document the Catalan-American diaspora through opinion surveys, socio-economic analysis and the preservation of living histories.
3 Comprehensive
Phases
1st
Ever Data-
driven Study
300+
Years of
History
Active
Phase 1
Live Now
Why Catalan American Heritage Matters
Like other diaspora communities, Catalan Americans have shaped the fabric of the United States for centuries. Yet our story remains largely untold.
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We lack comprehensive information about who makes up the Catalan American community today, where they live, what they do, and what issues matter most to them.
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To conduct the first-ever comprehensive study of the Catalan diaspora, we can lay the foundation for collective action and cultural preservation.
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Three interconnected phases documenting three centuries of Catalan diaspora in the US.
The Three Phase Roadmap
Each phase builds on the last, creating an unprecedented portrait of Catalan American identity and heritage spanning Barcelona to Boston, Valencia to New York.
PHASE 1
Community Values Survey
Active Now • 2026
Our first-ever community-wide survey captures the opinions, attitudes, and priorities of contemporary Catalan Americans. What issues matter most? How do we see our identity?
PHASE 2
Oral History Program
Beginning 2027
Dedicated to gathering, preserving, and promoting living histories of Catalan Americans from all walks of life.
PHASE 3
Socio-Economic Study
Launching 2028
Comprehensive demographic mapping of the Catalan American diaspora, where we live across the United States, what we do professionally, and how we maintain transatlantic connections to the Catalan-speaking world.
The Impact We're Building
This isn't just research, it's the foundation for a stronger, more unified, and more influential Catalan American community.
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🎯 Armed with comprehensive data, the CAC can effectively represent community interests in cultural initiatives and transatlantic partnerships.
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🌍 Strengthen multi-generational Catalan American identity by documenting our shared heritage and creating opportunities for community engagement.
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📚 Establish the Catalan American community's rightful place in US history alongside other well-documented diaspora communities.
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🤝 Create a blueprint for similar studies in other Catalan diasporas worldwide, fostering global connections and collaboration.
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🔬 Fill a critical gap in diaspora studies research with unprecedented, rigorous data that will inform future scholarship.
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💫 Position the Catalan American community to have meaningful influence in various aspects of American society and transatlantic relations.
Your Voice Matters in the Catalan American Community Survey
Phase 1 is live now. Take 5 minutes to share your perspectives. Your responses are confidential and will help shape the future of Catalan heritage advocacy, cultural preservation, and diaspora identity in the United States.
Join the Catalan American Diaspora Project
The Diaspora Project is a long-term heritage documentation initiative requiring community participation, academic partnership, and philanthropic support. Whether you're an enthusiast, researcher, or donor, there's a place for you.