Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 13:08:48 +0000
Ugandan-Canadian Nam Kiwanuka’s journey from a refugee camp in Kenya to hard-hitting journalist is a testament to resilience and transformation.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:34:58 +0000
Chinese-born Gu Zhenzhen moved to Toronto over three decades ago to study magazine journalism. She stayed home for a decade to look after her four children and went back to school when her youngest started kindergarten. She eventually received a bachelor’s degree in education and became a teacher at the Toronto District School Board. Gu […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:27:57 +0000
Our 2024 Immigrant Women of Inspiration special shines the spotlight on passionate storytellers – directors behind the camera who share authentic experiences and powerful perspectives through film.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:05:28 +0000
Immigrating is a process that shakes your identity. There are so many preconceptions that come with your own culture, the perception of family, money, your contribution to society, and the unwritten cultural norms, says Venezuelan-born Jacinto Salcedo.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:55:25 +0000
Friba Rezayee was only 18 when she made history by becoming Afghanistan’s first female Olympian. This was at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, three years after the fall of the Taliban – a regime that had banned women from participating in sports. This was not only a special moment for Rezayee, but a momentous occasion for women across Afghanistan.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:52:20 +0000
Master chef, restaurateur, sommelier and entrepreneur Hemant Bhagwani has created a multitude of famed eateries in Toronto and beyond.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:52:20 +0000
Master chef, restaurateur, sommelier and entrepreneur Hemant Bhagwani has created a multitude of famed eateries in Toronto and beyond
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Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:38:15 +0000
Puneet Dhillon’s move to Canada in 2020 was driven by her sense of adventure and a dream to explore the country’s dynamic landscapes.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:08:48 +0000
The first and only national awards program celebrating immigrant success in Canada turns 16 this year! With the support of presenting sponsor Western Union, we are proud to open the call for nominations for the 2024 annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards is the leader in sharing inspiring stories […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:53:56 +0000
In this Q&A, entrepreneur Aldo de Jong speaks about his Canadian experience and his work to make the world a better place through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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