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weareneighbours
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Meet Patricia: Volunteering to Help
My name is Patricia Younger. I was born in Canada, as were my parents. My husband and I lived in Ottawa for our entire careers but,...
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weareneighbours
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Meet Becky: Beautiful and Interesting Culture
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I had the opportunity to teach some newcomers in a classroom setting a few years ago. 2. What...
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weareneighbours
Nov 10, 20210 min read
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weareneighbours
Oct 20, 20212 min read
Teanne: A More Welcoming and Diverse Community
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became actively involved in assisting new commers to our area in 2015. Our community...
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weareneighbours
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Jackie: Knowing Newcomers
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? Newcomers have fortunately always been part of my life. My most vivid memories are from...
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weareneighbours
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Lauren: The Need for Kindness and Empathy
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became involved with newcomers to the area when I started as the Projects Coordinator...
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weareneighbours
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Nasro: Quiet and Peaceful
1. How do you like Canada? I like the peace, and also I have a job and can study. I had no English when I arrived, but now can speak...
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weareneighbours
Aug 25, 20212 min read
Alvin: Beauty and Peace
Hi, My name’s Alvin Mugume I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) I came to Canada in 2019 And I live in Brockville...
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weareneighbours
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Melissa: Refugees for Brockville
1. How long have you been involved with Refugees for Brockville? I was one of the founding members when it was established by City of...
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weareneighbours
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Victor: A Free and Happy Country
1. What was your journey here? I came to Canada from the Ivory Coast. I had seen Canada on the TV, so it was like a dream that I was able...
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weareneighbours
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Falafel by Abeer
This is a Mediterranean recipe! I learnt this recipe from my mother when I was growing up in Syria. We used to enjoy cooking and eating...
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