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Le Farris, of Keswick Ridge, a small rural community northwest of Fredericton, in front of Fredericton City Hall. Farris fled Vietnam in the 1970s with her family by boat and started a new life in Canada. She encourages new Canadians to embrace the culture of their adopted land. (Michael Staples/New Canadian Media)
May 25, 2023
Immigration

Former Vietnamese refugee has this advice for new Canadians: Embrace the culture, enjoy the freedoms

Le Farris' harrowing journey from Saigon to Canada is a testament to the bravery of her parents and the resilience of refugees.

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