Coming to Canada Archives

Define ‘Refugee’

by MGCI Student | Jun 19, 2017 | Coming to Canada, News

In this edition of Coming to Canada, Khalida Elsadati defines ‘refugee’ and confronts the brutal realities of being one.

A Houseless Home

by MGCI Student | May 23, 2017 | Coming to Canada, Uncategorized

Aya Shanti questions what it means to be at “home” in the seventh instalment of Coming to Canada.

Unity in Our Diversity

by MGCI Student | May 6, 2017 | Coming to Canada, Uncategorized

Zafri Zulfi recounts his journey from a divided Sri Lanka to peace-loving Canada. Transcribed by Ruknoon Dinder.

Memories and Magnolias

by Hannah Nie | Mar 31, 2017 | Coming to Canada

Hannah Nie reflects on the evolution of her Chinese-Canadian identity in this heartfelt Coming to Canada piece.

My Brother, My Strength

by MGCI Student | Feb 9, 2017 | Coming to Canada

A student from MGCI shares the difficulties she and her family faced while moving to Canada. She speaks about the support she has found in her new home, and the many lessons she has learned from her resilient brother.

A Tale of a Syrian Girl

by MGCI Student | Jan 16, 2017 | Coming to Canada

Heba Diab shares her experience as a Syrian refugee. She describes the journey that took her from Syria to Lebanon, and then to Toronto. Transcribed by Parnika Godkhindi and Cheng Cheng Lin.