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weareneighbours
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Meet Patricia: Volunteering to Help
My name is Patricia Younger. I was born in Canada, as were my parents. My husband and I lived in Ottawa for our entire careers but,...
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weareneighbours
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Meet Becky: Beautiful and Interesting Culture
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I had the opportunity to teach some newcomers in a classroom setting a few years ago. 2. What...
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weareneighbours
- Nov 10, 2021
- 0 min
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weareneighbours
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Teanne: A More Welcoming and Diverse Community
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became actively involved in assisting new commers to our area in 2015. Our community...
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weareneighbours
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
Jackie: Knowing Newcomers
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? Newcomers have fortunately always been part of my life. My most vivid memories are from...
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weareneighbours
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Lauren: The Need for Kindness and Empathy
1. How did you get involved with newcomers? I became involved with newcomers to the area when I started as the Projects Coordinator...
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weareneighbours
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Nasro: Quiet and Peaceful
1. How do you like Canada? I like the peace, and also I have a job and can study. I had no English when I arrived, but now can speak...
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weareneighbours
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
Alvin: Beauty and Peace
Hi, My name’s Alvin Mugume I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) I came to Canada in 2019 And I live in Brockville...
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weareneighbours
- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
Melissa: Refugees for Brockville
1. How long have you been involved with Refugees for Brockville? I was one of the founding members when it was established by City of...
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