Comedian Alia Rasul’s jokes reveal that immigrants are more alike than different

Credit to Author: Sabrina Almeida| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:13:09 +0000

Comedy has helped Alia Ceniza Rasul find her voice and perspective in life. The writer, performer and comedian shares with Canadian Immigrant that seeing life and her Filipino heritage through a comedic lens is both a “unique” and “weird” thing about her. Nevertheless, she believes this offers a more joyful perspective and is grateful for how it turned out for her.

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Small cities have huge potential, says Indian-born Aman Chawla

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:48:23 +0000

Born in Dehradun, India, Aman Chawla led an adventurous life as a member of the Indian Navy for over a decade. Seeking new challenges in the corporate sector, Aman and his family decided to explore Canada as their next destination. Chawla now works with newcomers, helping them in their settlement journey in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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Embracing change: Turning setbacks into success

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:21:04 +0000

In 2019, I packed my life into two suitcases and moved to Canada from Bengaluru, India — alone. It was my first time navigating an airport and flying on an airplane. I felt a mix of fear, joy, anticipation, thrill and the excitement for the great unknown. I was the first woman in my family […]

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Aditya Mhatre is empowering immigrants in their financial journey in Canada

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:56:02 +0000

Through the Beacon app, Mhatre says that he’s not just building a business but a support system for those seeking to start a new life in a foreign land — just as he once did.

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Publisher Luciana Erregue is dedicated to diverse storytelling

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:15:22 +0000

Erregue founded Laberinto Press: to amplify the voices of “hyphenated” Canadians — people with rich, layered identities who are not often represented in mainstream literature.

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Academician Maria João Maciel Jorge urges immigrants to embrace the unexpected

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:37:57 +0000

Maria João Maciel Jorge, who now goes by M.J., arrived with an illusion of a dream but no concrete plan. Today, she’s an associate professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies and the associate dean of global and community engagement at York University.

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York University academician Maria João Maciel Jorge urges immigrants to embrace the unexpected

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:37:57 +0000

Maria João Maciel Jorge, who now goes by M.J., arrived with an illusion of a dream but no concrete plan. Today, she’s an associate professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies and the associate dean of global and community engagement at York University.

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York University academician M.J urges immigrants to embrace the unexpected

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:37:57 +0000

Maria João Maciel Jorge, who now goes by M.J., arrived with an illusion of a dream but no concrete plan. Today, she’s an associate professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies and the associate dean of global and community engagement at York University.

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How Chenai Kadungure empowers Black Canadians in the medical field

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:35:17 +0000

Zimbabwean-born equity advocate and motivational speaker Chenai Kadungure left her managerial job in South Africa to pursue her master’s in the U.S. on a Rotary scholarship. She then moved to Canada in 2018.

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How to grow and expand your business: Tips from a successful entrepreneur

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:31:31 +0000

Watson Design Inc. (WD) is a custom trophy design studio, crafting boutique awards for businesses around the world. In 2013, Canadian Immigrant interviewed its founder, Andrew Watson, an Australian native who had recently immigrated to Vancouver and started the business. 

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