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Oct 1, 20250 min read


Meet Erin Lee: Inclusion is for Everyone
1. What does Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion mean to you or your organization? To me personally, it means taking a good look at the...
weareneighbours
Sep 24, 20253 min read


weareneighbours
Sep 17, 20250 min read


Meet Kristina: Family Focus
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? I was born and raised here in Leeds and Grenville, and am now raising my own...
weareneighbours
Sep 10, 20251 min read


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Sep 3, 20250 min read


weareneighbours
Aug 20, 20250 min read


Meet Arpan: New Opportunities
What does Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion mean to you? Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion mean treating everyone fairly regardless of...
weareneighbours
Aug 13, 20252 min read


weareneighbours
Aug 6, 20250 min read


Meet Karina: An Exciting and Challenging Journey
I came to Canada looking for new opportunities in search of personal and professional growth. This journey has been both exciting and...
weareneighbours
Jul 30, 20252 min read


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Jul 23, 20250 min read


weareneighbours
Sep 18, 20240 min read


Meet Kyla: Compromise is Key
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? I was born and raised here in Brockville. 2. What do you think this area...
weareneighbours
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Welcoming Characteristic: Positive Attitudes Towards Immigrants of All Backgrounds
An important characteristic for any community to be welcoming is to have people with positive attitudes towards immigrants of all racial,...
weareneighbours
Sep 4, 20242 min read


weareneighbours
Aug 28, 20240 min read


Meet Siggy: Coming Together
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville? I was brought to the area by my family as a child. 2. What are your thoughts on...
weareneighbours
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Welcoming Characteristic: Positive Indigenous-Immigrant Relations and Understanding
This week's We Are Neighbours is focusing on the Welcoming Communities characteristic of Positive Indigenous-Immigrant Relations and...
weareneighbours
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Meet Dasha: Canadian Aid for Chernobyl
1. How do you like Canada? I like Canada. It’s different, but it’s been fun. 2. How is Canada different from Belarus? In...
weareneighbours
Aug 11, 20241 min read


Meet Latré: Opening New Doors
1. What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? I came to study. 2. Did you find Canada welcoming when you first got...
weareneighbours
Jul 31, 20245 min read


Welcoming Characteristic: Access to French-Speaking Services and Supports
One important characteristic that makes communities welcoming for immigrants in Canada is Access to Services and Supports for...
weareneighbours
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Welcoming Characteristic: Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities
One of Pathways 2 Prosperity's aspects of Welcoming Communities is Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities. This is critical for...
weareneighbours
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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