From Far and Wide
The Man Who Saved 200 Syrian Refugees
This is an amazing story from Toronto that shows selfless and compassionate acts of Jim Estill who sponsored 50 Syrian refugee families. Click on the link for full article
Christian community welcomes Syrian family to Canada
A Hutterite community in Manitoba finds common ground and strong friendship with the Syrian refugee family they helped to resettle. Such a good article which includes a video of the Hutterites colony and the Al Hamoud family from Syria they sponsored. Click on the link for full article
Learning made easier for refugee families
Community Connections helps students, parents adapt to school system. Organizations such as N.E.E.D.S. Inc. our member organization runs a community connection program where they are helping many refugees who have experienced trauma and language barrier in the community. N.E.E.D.S hired eight community connectors and eight assistants who act as interpreters to help orient, connect and integrate newly arrived refugee kids to their new school and neighbourhood. The staff also connects with the students’ families. Click on the link for full article.
Catholic church in Neepawa bursting at the seams due to immigration
If any person is planning on attending St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church in Neepawa, Man., on any given Sunday of the year, they should plan to arrive early or might have to stand. The church is seeing an increase in parishioners and this is attributed mainly to the Immigration in the community especially the Filipino community. Click on the link for full article.
Syrian refugees say ‘thank you’ to Manitobans
On Saturday the Syrian refugees celebrated their 1-year anniversary since their resettlement in Canada. Syrian refugees who made the journey to our province gathered for a celebration to show their appreciation to Canadians. This event was organized by Aurora Family Therapy Centre, the Kurdish Association of Manitoba, and the Syrian Community. Click on the link for full article.
‘They almost froze to death’: Refugees frostbitten after walking to Manitoba border
Two men are in the burn ward of a Winnipeg hospital recovering from frostbite after getting lost near the Emerson border on Christmas Eve while fleeing the United States. Click on the link for full article
Syrian refugees help fellow newcomers
See how Nour Ali and Ismail Ibrahim are building professional connections while sharing information with new Canadians in the community. Click on the link for full article.
‘Thank God I’m here’: Gay Syrian finds refuge in Winnipeg
‘A gay Syrian man finds refuge in Winnipeg.’ Click on the link for full article.
Four-year rule for TFWs tossed out
‘Government is also committing to develop pathways to permanent residency for eligible applicants among TFWs.’ Click on the link for full article.
