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weareneighbours
Sep 18, 20240 min read
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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
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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
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weareneighbours
Aug 28, 20240 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Meet Denzel: Different Perspectives
1.      What brought you to Leeds and Grenville/Canada? I came to Canada for the work opportunities, and to run away from corruption. I...
weareneighbours
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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Leeds and Grenville: Affordable Housing
Having shelter is a basic human need. Having access to affordable, adequate, and suitable housing is a critical issue for immigrants and...
weareneighbours
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Meet Caroline: Be A Good Neighbour
1.     What supports already exist in relation to affordable housing for immigrants and refugees?  The United Counties of Leeds and...
weareneighbours
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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