Vancouverite heads to Seoul International Buddhism Expo to learn how to help new immigrants resettle in Canada with mindful wellness programs.
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Little Libraries, Big Deal for Newcomers
Little free libraries are a great tool for newcomers to integrate with Canadian society. Due to the pandemic, they are becoming even handier.
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Mental Health Issues Compound Impact on Immigrants
Data suggests that immigrants have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, a phenomenon that also manifests itself through higher incidence of mental health issues.
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Never Have I Ever: A “Must Watch” Show About First-Generation Immigrant Youth
She’s sarcastic, smart and probably the boldest South Asian protagonist ever found in a TV series. Meet Devi Vishwakumar, of the latest Netflix series ‘Never Have I Ever’.
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Are Canadians Truly ‘In It Together’?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the marginalized, under-served, and those with pre-existing vulnerabilities who lack the tools to weather the economic fallout.
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Immigrants are Drivers of Entrepreneurship in Canada, Study Finds
Newcomers are adapting to life in Canada by starting their own businesses and have become the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. Two Brazilian-Canadian entrepreneurs explain why you need passion and resilience to launch a new business.
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Government Offers Flight Lifeline for Stranded Travellers, At a Cost
The federal government announced Wednesday that special flights back to Canada will be offered at an average cost of $2,900, which is far more than the usual average airfare.
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Sounding the Alarm Over Canada’s Language Gaps in Pandemic Information
Public health and safety guidelines change on a daily basis as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across Canada. Information is conveyed in English, French and sign language, but there’s concern that important and even life-saving information is not being translated for newcomers who don’t comprehensively understand either of Canada’s official languages.
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As Our World Shifts, Can the Show Go On?
The rampant spread of COVID–19 is forcing cultural institutions across Canada to shut their doors and cancel events. New Canadian Media talks to immigrant artists and performers about finding creative ways forward.
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COVID-19 Fallout: Immigrant Worker Seeks Help as Canada Unveils Aid Plan
The spread of coronavirus is breaking new ground in the relationship between employers and workers, where both sides are trying to determine the rights and obligations in the midst of a global pandemic.
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