Do you often experience a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from excitement and anticipation to uncertainty, and homesickness? While Canada is renowned for its welcoming culture, the challenges newcomers face during the first years make them often feel lonely, not understood, longing
Café New Canadians Interviewed Four IWA Members (recording)
Source: New Canadians We need to hear more immigrant voices. Besides encapsulating their journeys, their stories offer also a broader perspective on immigration and its impact on the environment they now call home. On January 28 , 2021, the Café
To Network or Not to Network?
To network or not to network? That is the question! Networking is the dilemma of most newcomers to the land of maple trees, myself included. In other countries around the globe, one’s professional network is a given. As soon as
Immigrant Writers’ Manifesto by Bänoo Zan
The Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) had the honour to welcome Bänoo Zan as a guest speaker at the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Toronto City Hall on September 22, 2018. A modest and bright human being, Bänoo delighted us with