In this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 3, he talks about the fear of rejection as a reason for failure. Watch this quick video for his tips on overcoming this fear! Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 2, he shares the dos and don’ts of small talk! Listen in above! Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of small talk Part […]
Read moreSchool is in full swing; here’s how to help your kids succeed at homework! Helping children with homework can be challenging and frustrating, even with the parents’ best intentions. It requires careful thought and lots of patience, support and encouragement. Here are some tips on making homework less of a chore. Set up an optimal […]
Read moreNew immigrants Kathrin Phung and Onyinye Adibe receive bursaries at Ashton College The winners have been announced for the 2018 Ashton College Bursaries for Immigrants: Kathrin Phung and Onyinye Adibe. According to Ashton College, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, the bursaries are aimed to address the challenges that newcomers face in their new […]
Read moreCharity offers microloans for immigrants and refugees to retrain and relicense in Canada Windmill Microlending, formerly known as Immigrant Access Fund, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the TD Ready Challenge. Designed to support organizations offering scalable solutions to promote inclusivity and prosperity, Windmill is the only dedicated immigrant-serving organization to receive one of the […]
Read moreOn the heels of October being declared Latin American Heritage Month in Canada, the fifth annual Inspirational Latin Awards 2018 is returning this November to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals from the Latin American community in B.C. Presented by Latincouver, empowering people is one of their priorities. “We commemorate individuals who have made a significant […]
Read moreHalloween (October 31) in Canada today is primarily about dressing up and trick-or-treating, but the tradition actually stems from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Celtic festival of Samhain Samhain was celebrated the day before the Celtic new year, Nov. 1, a day that marked the end of summer and the beginning of the winter. […]
Read moreFrom social work to university leadership, Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan’s career has been defined by a positive outlook, building relationships — and a little bit of adventure Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan likes to call herself an optimist. Chatting in a coffee shop at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., Jaya-Madhavan speaks candidly about life, work and her immigration journey […]
Read moreRules you should know about legal recreational marijuana use in Canada Cannabis is officially legal in Canada. On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force, essentially legalizing the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The reasons for doing so have been hotly debated, but the federal government claims it will prevent youth from […]
Read moreConference Board of Canada summit to explore business immigration in Canada Beyond its humanitarian tradition, one of the main reasons behind Canada’s modern immigration policy has been about offsetting the aging population and declining birth rates, while boosting the country’s economic growth as a result. A recently published article from Statistics Canada analyzes past studies […]
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