People – Page 8 – Thinking Port

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:24:24 +0000

Feeling like an outsider has given Egyptian-Lebanese-Canadian Marie Henein a unique perspective through which to see the world and the ability to think outside the box. It’s the first day of kindergarten in 1970 for Marie Henein, and she is sobbing uncontrollably. Her beloved grandmother has just kissed the four-year-old goodbye after walking her to […]

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Finding his true north: Charles Duncan Waterman shares his journey

April 11, 2022 admin barbados, charles duncan waterman, immigrant journeys, People, Professionals

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:19:55 +0000

Charles Duncan Waterman moved to Canada from the tropical paradise of Barbados for new adventures and greater opportunities. In this Q&A, this award-winning realtor in the Greater Toronto Area, author, public speaker and humanitarian, shares his settlement journey.

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Ninth annual ‘Immigrant Women of Inspiration’ features four women pushing boundaries in science and technology

April 6, 2022 admin immigrant women of inspiration, immigrant women of inspiration 2022, People, Professionals, stem, Women

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:46:10 +0000

For this year’s Immigrant Women of Inspiration, we feature five women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) who are pushing boundaries in research, education and their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and innovation, serving as an inspiration to other women in the field. Here are the journeys of Srividya Iyer, Jelena Holovati, Khristine G. Cariño and Prathibha Goonawardhana.

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Artist Eli Bajet brings colour to the world in these difficult times

March 28, 2022 admin cultural diversity canada, immigrant artist, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:49:55 +0000

“My art with the clouds is a beautiful way to invite people to self-love and tolerance. Like the clouds we are all different but that’s what makes us beautiful. You want to see variety in the clouds…”

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Dominique Prinet: A life of adventure

February 14, 2022 admin dominique prinet, flying to extremes, People, Professionals

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:33:35 +0000

In this Q&A, Canadian Immigrant speaks to Dominique Prinet, who decided to move to Canada as a young man over five decades ago and went on to enjoy a long career in aviation.

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Rachna Singh, B.C.’s first parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, is hopeful about change

February 7, 2022 admin anti-racism initiatives, British Columbia, community leaders, People, rachna singh

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:39:40 +0000

Arriving in Canada in 2001, Rachna Singh went from serving as a counsellor for victims of domestic violence to advocating for workers’ rights at the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) to eventually running for political office and winning the seat for the riding of Surrey-Green Timbers, B.C.

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Storyteller with Purpose: Arnold Pinnock

February 3, 2022 admin arnold pinnock, ARTISTS, CBC, People, the porter

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:41:28 +0000

English-born Canadian actor of Jamaican origin Arnold Pinnock is the co-creator of Canada’s largest Black-led television production.

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Newcomer artist Salbhi Sumaiya believes she is on the right track

March 17, 2020 admin business-minded newcomers, People, rbc arts access awards, salbhi sumaiya, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:51:11 +0000

I grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh and moved to Canada in 2017, after marrying a Canadian immigrant. Initially, I was perplexed by the massive differences here with regard to the weather, landscape, food and demography, and expected to face many obstacles. But, in spite of the differences and the obstacles in my way, I must […]

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Isaac Garcia-Sitton holds Canadian values of acceptance, inclusivity and multiculturalism close to his heart

February 18, 2020 admin Canadian values, isaac garcia-sitton, multiculturalism, People, Professionals, York University, yueli

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:42:41 +0000

Isaac Garcia-Sitton is no stranger to moving from country to country, but the comfort with which he navigates life in Toronto is a sure sign that he has found his home in Canada. Yet, this feeling of being at home was not an instinctive one: something a number of immigrants resonate with. But the common […]

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Entrepreneurs Leena and Gustavo Castelar brew the perfect blend

February 4, 2020 admin El Salvador, Entrepreneurs, firebat coffee roastery, oakville, Ontario, People

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:38:56 +0000

Successful entrepreneurs Leena and Gustavo Castelar run Firebat Coffee Roastery in Oakville, Ontario, sourcing beans from their native El Salvador and selling to cafes and households across the GTA. When Leena and Gustavo Castelar first considered immigrating to Canada, the idea of moving to a new country and chasing another corporate career didn’t appeal to […]