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Settle in and make yourself at home
New NorQuest program trains students to help newcomers
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Reminiscing about a summer of surprises
Climate shock and not culture shock is what awaited me in Canada
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New language centre for newcomers to open
Local organization to open a centralized facility and English language centre
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Creating a space for LGBTQ+ newcomers
Group provides much-needed support and information
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‘Tis the season to be jolly, but I’m lonely Is your spirit cheerful or fearful this holiday season?
Exhibit explores the life of a newcomer Share your stories of connection at the interactive event
A newcomer takes her first steps in Canada Thanking the people who helped smooth the way
Pilot program helps newcomer young women Global Girls provides a safe space for participants
Sherivan Ali, 18, has lived in Canada for over a year. She was 11 when the Syrian war started, and Ali and her family fled to Turkey.
“We were safe in Turkey, so I was grateful, but I wasn’t able to go to school (due to money), and missed my friends and family. I wanted to learn more and feel happy for my future,” she said. Continue reading Pilot program helps newcomer young women Global Girls provides a safe space for participants
Film project tells newcomers’ stories Local filmmaker explores what it means to be Edmontonian
Newcomers can have tumultuous experiences, as local filmmaker Jason Gondziola explores in the documentary series Becoming Edmonton.
The community film project features nine short films and took two years to complete. Gondziola collaborated with Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Edmonton Multicultural Coalition, and Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and received funding from Edmonton Heritage Council and Edmonton Arts Council. Continue reading Film project tells newcomers’ stories Local filmmaker explores what it means to be Edmontonian