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Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

November 21, 2022 admin Community, Featured, Living, mississauga, Parade, santa, things to do

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:13:56 +0000

Canadian Immigrant is thrilled to announce that we have secured a prominent position in this year’s Mississauga Santa Claus Parade; giving us the ability to promote diversity. Canadian Immigrant will have a float, and we want newcomers from across Mississauga to join us. We have 50 spots for families to join us in walking in […]

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Settlement agency recognizes inspiring clients, champions and volunteers

October 18, 2022 admin British Columbia, Community, diversecity community resources society, immigrant awards, Living

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:46:40 +0000

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, a settlement services agency in Surrey, B.C., has recently announced its Awards of Impact to celebrate inspiring immigrants in the community.

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New immigrants to Canada are building bridges with Indigenous Peoples. Here’s why that matters

October 5, 2022 admin Canadian history, Community, culture, Indigenous Peoples, Living

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:20:59 +0000

A look at reconciliation at a person-to-person level, starting with ties between Indigenous communities and the latest arrivals on ancestral land. Hear perspectives from newcomers and indigenous leaders.

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Canada’s linguistic diversity continues to grow

September 14, 2022 admin Community, immigration statistics, Living, news, population statistics, statistics canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:17:31 +0000

The number of Canadians who predominantly speak a language other than English or French hit a record high in 2021, according to recently released Census data.

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How Raptors games and Bieber concerts are cultivating connections for young newcomers through shared cultural experiences

August 16, 2022 admin Community, Living, settlement

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:12:13 +0000

Cultural and community-building experiences can create a sense of belonging and provide life-long memories for young Canadian immigrants and their families.

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Open call for Toronto-based visual artists

June 27, 2022 admin ARTISTS, careers & education, Community, culturally diverse artists, Living, RBC, rbc emerging artist network, the power plant gallery

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:09:31 +0000

Toronto-based Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery announces an open call for applications to the 2022 RBC Emerging Artist Network, a year-long initiative developed to benefit 25 Toronto-based emerging artists.

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Special days to celebrate Canada

June 20, 2022 admin Canada Day, canadian multiculturalism day, Community, Featured, Living, national indigenous peoples day, saint-jean-baptiste day

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:48:49 +0000

Summer is here and so are special days to strengthen the ties that bind us together as Canadians. Take part in the ‘Celebrate Canada’ days that highlight our ethnic, linguistic, cultural and regional diversity.

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Ukrainian words and phrases to communicate with those who have been displaced

June 7, 2022 admin Community, Featured, language, Living, ukrainian

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:58:32 +0000

There’s nothing like learning a few phrases in the Ukrainian language to help Ukrainians feel more welcome, whether is wishing them good morning or asking them if they would like some water or food or other basic necessities.

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Winning advice for 2020

February 11, 2020 admin 2019 rbc top 25 award winners, Community, Featured, Living, rbc top 25 canadian immigrants

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:47:55 +0000

We asked a few of our RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants from 2019 to share their words of wisdom and inspirational tips as we take on 2020! Here is their winning advice. Rola Dagher, President and CEO, Cisco Canada “Thirty years ago, I arrived from war-torn Lebanon with few possessions and no expectations; survival has […]

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Wellness tools and resources to boost mental health are available to help immigrants thrive

February 5, 2020 admin brampton multicultural community centre, Community, dixie-bloor neighbourhood centre, Featured, Living, mental health support, settlement programs, wellness, wellness tools and resources

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:00:48 +0000

Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming for those looking to build a new life in Canada. Settlement programs along with wellness tools and resources to boost mental health are available to support immigrants reach their potential and thrive in their new home. Thirty-five-year old Sharmistha Manna’s enthusiasm is both unexpected and infectious. The Indian-born immigrant […]