Immigrant Spotlight: Linda Mao
Linda Mao moved to Canada with her family from China. As a new immigrant, she had to face a new social system and unknown experiences. Although she was a doctor at a municipal hospital in China, she found an entry-level...
Family granted residency after 17 year struggle
Lillian Montenegro left Guatemala in 1994, fleeing her country’s thirty six year civil war. She went to the United States seeking a stable place to start her family. Settling in California, she gave birth to two children. For ten years,...
Former ‘Globe’ still haven for youth
Since the closure of the Globe Youth Centre in December 2010, the youth who formerly attended it have been hoping, dreaming, and organizing for its revitalization. Housed in the historic Centenary United Church on 24 Main Street West, the centre...
Family may face deportation despite threat of violence, discrimination
Two and a half years ago, Silvia Gaziova and her family came to Canada seeking refugee status from Slovakia. Because of their Roma ethnicity, they experienced severe discrimination in their home country. Despite reporting police beatings, attempted sterilization, and the threat of neo-nazi attacks, their refugee claim...
Settlement Path of Support
1. Documentation | 2. Settlement | 2. Language Training | 4. Housing | 5.Education | 6. Healthcare | 7. Employment
Fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo
Mubotulo Louise came to Canada approximately a year and a half ago accompanied by seven children and one grandchild. Her journey to Canada follows a path of tension, fear and hope. Louise recalls when armed men came to her home...