Fortney: Syrian refugees bring centuries-old art of soap making to Calgary The Calgary Herald, 01/12/2018 An inspiring story about a Syrian refugee family’s 125 years of family history [...]
A Syrian Family Finds Acceptance for their Disabled Children through Canadian Resettlement UNHCR, 04/23/2017 Thanks to the warm welcome and 24-hour care provided by a group of YMCA volunteers in [...]
Despite struggles, many Syrian refugees’ businesses are gaining traction The Globe and Mail, 04/25/2017 Mohammad Alftih fled his war-torn hometown of Aleppo, Syria, with his wife and four [...]
Calgary community leaders tackle radicalization and Islamophobia CBC News, 03/31/2017 Government and community leaders along with police and youth workers are making a serious push in Calgary to [...]
Calgary mosque tainted by ‘dark element’ of radicalization to close doors this week CBC News, 03/30/2017 A Calgary mosque that became a focus in terrorism investigations after several [...]
Vital People: How does being Canadian feel? Times Colonist, 03/26/2017 The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria has embarked on the I’ve Not Always Been Canadian project, a series of [...]
Looking to hire refugees? New website, Immigrant Centre aim to help employers make connections Calgary Metro, 03/06/2017 For former refugee Omar Rahimi, a permanent move to Canada was a godsend. [...]
‘We really want to say thank you’: Syrian refugees, 1 year later CTV News, 03/25/2017 After the challenge of bringing thousands and thousands of Syrian refugees to Canada was met, the [...]
Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Red Deer Advocate, 03/18/2017 The impact of discrimination was front and centre at the second annual CommUnity: The [...]
Book chronicles success of immigrant newcomers in smaller communities Lethbridge Herald, 03/09/2017 Political rhetoric in Ottawa and the U.S. have cast aspersions on refugees and immigration. But [...]
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