Daysi Carolina Peraza: Immigrating and the Language Barrier
We wanted to find a better future for the family, especially my son. But the…
Janna Mercado: My Destiny Brought Me Here
The English in the Workplace program proved to be a lifesaver for Janna Mercado, creating…
Abdul Kadar Sadieh: Chef to a Prince
It’s a long way from being personal chef to a Prince, to operating a Halifax…
Hossein Safari: As Far As I Can Go
Canada has provided a safe haven for Hossein Safari and his family from Afghanistan —…
Bruce Smith: Building our Community
Bruce Smith, Scotiabank’s Staffing and Planning Senior Manager, is considered a champion to new immigrants.…
Junhee Choi: Sprouting in a new city
Junhee Choi’s enthusiasm bubbles to the surface in conversation. The owner of “New Sprout,” a…
Gina Moynan: Adapting Your Skills
After several trips to Canada as a tourist, British-born Gina Moynan decided she wanted to…
Maliha Azhar: Living Between Two Places
Maliha Azhar is living between two countries – Canada and her native Pakistan. She came…
Samson Woidgberiel
“Uncle Samson, do this. Uncle Samson, do that.” Those are magical words to Samson Woidgberiel,…