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Embracing change: Turning setbacks into success

November 6, 2024 admin adjusting to life in canada, building a new life in canada, building resilience after job loss, canadian immigration stories, embracing change and growth, finding community in canada, immigrant experience in canada, life lessons from setbacks, overcoming setbacks as an immigrant, People, personal transformation and career growth, starting over in canada, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:21:04 +0000

In 2019, I packed my life into two suitcases and moved to Canada from Bengaluru, India — alone. It was my first time navigating an airport and flying on an airplane. I felt a mix of fear, joy, anticipation, thrill and the excitement for the great unknown. I was the first woman in my family […]

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You’re never too old to learn says Gu Zhenzhen

April 16, 2024 admin People, Your Stories

Credit 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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Belonging. No, better than that, thriving in Canada, says Jacinto Salcedo

March 14, 2024 admin belonging, choir, Community, Immigrant Stories, People, Venezuela, venezuelan canadian, Your Stories

Credit 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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Remain open to possibilities, says Indian-born Puneet Dhillon

January 31, 2024 admin arthritis, arthritis society canada, fusion q&a, immigrant journeys, immigrant settlement, People, puneet dhillon, settlement journey, tell your story, Your Stories

Credit 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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Going home: A Chinese-Canadian shares her experiences

July 26, 2023 admin childhood memories, chinese-canadian, emotional health, first generation immigrant, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Gu Zhenzhen| Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:18:47 +0000

Summer is a peak season for travel. People I know take the opportunity when the children are on vacation to make a trip back home. I will never forget how I felt when I returned to my hometown, Beijing. The first time I went back was January 1995. As my plane was landing, I saw […]

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Going home: A first generation immigrant shares her experiences

July 25, 2023 admin childhood memories, chinese-canadian, emotional health, first generation immigrant, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Gu Zhenzhen| Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:18:47 +0000

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10 lessons from an unconventional journey to success

June 6, 2023 admin careers & education, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:32:51 +0000

“Don’t let a lack of traditional credentials hold you back. You have the power to shape your own journey, just as I did,” says Tanzanian-born self-made professional and author Emil Rem.

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A warm welcome makes all the difference

April 26, 2023 admin atlantic canada, New Brunswick, newcomers, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:07:08 +0000

In 2019, my family and I decided to immigrate to Atlantic Canada following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. After weathering many storms throughout our lives and the challenge of being a same-sex family in a less-than-welcoming country, we chose Canada for its open-minded view of immigrants.

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Canada through the lens of a Bangladesh-born Canadian

March 7, 2023 admin Bangladeshi, immigrant story, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:37:21 +0000

Ahsan Habib moved to Canada over seven years ago. In this article, he provides advice to newcomers based on his own experiences. He believes that acknowledging and talking about challenges can help Canada to provide better support to immigrants.

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An Iranian-Canadian couple from Edmonton share their strategy for success

February 8, 2023 admin iranian, iranian-canadian, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:39:58 +0000

I first landed in Toronto with my wife in 2013. I had completed my Master’s degree in Science and also worked for several years in Iran, in addition to finishing my PhD in Transportation Engineering in the U.K. Our first stay in Canada was short; we still had to take care of things back home. […]

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