Honouring Black History Month: Test your knowledge with our quiz!

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:26:20 +0000

Canada has been profoundly influenced by the contributions of immigrant Black Canadians who have excelled in various fields such as politics, activism, arts, and business. Their stories reflect resilience, determination, and success, aligning with the theme for Black History month this year: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”

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Immigrants are reinventing Canadian cuisine

Credit to Author: Chitra K. Menon| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:42:09 +0000

The first snowfall of the season blankets Canada in white. Winter has arrived, bringing with it the need for meals that soothe both body and soul. In kitchens across the city, pots simmer, ovens warm, and plates fill up with some of Canada’s most iconic comfort foods: the much loved poutine — crispy fries smothered in savoury gravy and topped with fresh cheese curds — and butter tarts with their sweet, gooey filling.

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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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New anthology celebrates immigrant voices in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:56:35 +0000

Canada’s multicultural identity thrives on the stories of its immigrant communities, and Old Roots, New Shoots, the latest anthology from the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA), captures this essence through a compelling collection of fiction, poetry and non-fiction.

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