Living – Page 17 – Thinking Port

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:55:36 +0000

From a Bangladeshi hard-of-hearing visual artist drawn to painting due to its accessibility as a visual art form, to a Cuban writer, filmmaker and storyteller exploring themes of immigration, diaspora and motherhood, to an artist inspired by her Indian roots to modernize the traditional Bharatanatyam dance form through teaching and performance – the profiles of […]

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Planning to put up a Christmas tree this holiday season?

December 5, 2019 admin christmas tree, culture, Featured, green living, holiday season, Living, new holiday traditions, Uncategorized

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:29:27 +0000

The Christmas tree is the centerpiece in many homes at this time of year. Many newcomers and families of varied backgrounds and different faiths are choosing to put up Christmas trees, decorations and lights as they get into the spirit of the holiday season. Some prefer buying a real tree and others like the easier […]

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Give yourself a gift this upcoming holiday season

November 26, 2019 admin Featured, Living, stress busters during the holiday season, tips to avoid stress, wellness

Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:43:51 +0000

Six holiday stress busters to help you avoid unnecessary stress The holiday season is around the corner and many readers will start feeling the strain – financially, physically and emotionally. While it can be a fun time, with lots of social events and activities, it can also be draining and tiring, especially if we don’t […]

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Funding in BC to meet the demand for first-language mental health and counselling services

November 21, 2019 admin BC, diversecity community resources society, Living, mental health support for newcomers, news, Surrey, wellness

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:03:04 +0000

Newcomers, both adults and youth, are faced with many changes, challenges and losses that come with immigrating to a new country. Many also come to Canada to escape war, injustice and trauma and often need mental health support and counselling. There are just not enough mental health services, especially accessible, low-cost services for the growing […]

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THIRD ANNUAL MISSISSAUGA SANTA CLAUS PARADE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

November 19, 2019 admin christmas, Community, Featured, Holiday, Living, Parade

Credit to Author: Laura Jackman| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:23:45 +0000

Erin Mills Auto Centre welcomes Santa once again Written by Ian Colpitts – Mississauga News It’s that time of year again. The Erin Mills Auto Centre and The Mississauga News are set to host the third annual Mississauga Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Erin Mills Auto Centre. “There is no experience more […]

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Niagara, a welcoming place for everyone

November 19, 2019 admin Featured, greater toronto area, Living, Niagara, settlement, Settling in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:47:19 +0000

Seven reasons why Niagara should be on your radar if you are looking to make a move. When newcomers first arrive in Canada, many think about settling in a large city. But some newcomers want a different lifestyle from the city, or want to explore smaller communities and more affordable housing. Niagara is a place […]

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The power of music in healing communities

November 3, 2019 admin Community, culture link, Featured, Living, music in healing, nai children's choir, positive energy of music and arts, wellness

Credit to Author: Vivien| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:01:29 +0000

The Nai Children’s Choir’s teachers and their charges are composing a new song, Nature Journey, about immigration and integration, during their week of summer camp at at the Toronto Public Library Don Mills branch. The kids clap and bob their heads to the beat. A little girl crawls into her neighbour’s lap. “What is the […]

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Spotlight on immigrant voices at TIFF 2019

October 31, 2019 admin culture, Featured, immigrants in film, Living, news, TIFF, Toronto International Film Festival

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:55:49 +0000

From veteran directors to first-time feature filmmakers, immigrants continued to tell compelling stories at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that was held from September 5-15, 2019. Canadian Immigrant spotlights a few these talented voices who brought their own newcomer experiences to the big screen this year. The Masters Atom Egoyan, an Egyptian-born Canadian stage […]

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Humour by Hemeterio: It’s Halloween!

October 30, 2019 admin Featured, halloween, humour by hemeterio, Living

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:38:15 +0000

Some humour just in time for Halloween: What did the pumpkin say to the durian?

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The art of storytelling

October 20, 2019 admin culture, Featured, Living, Parenting, the art of storytelling

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:33:11 +0000

Teach your children to remember their family’s experiences, history and culture Storytelling is a social, interactive activity that involves sharing and interpreting one’s stories and experience, using words, expressions, gesture and physical movement. It is the most ancient and powerful educational tool, as a means to connect people and to teach them about their history, […]