Digital Stories

Olive, a student from Kenya at the University of York, talks about how she got help getting into college and how she adapted to Canada

Jimena is a 16-year-old newcomer from Colombia who came to Canada in 2019 with her family. She is interviewed by Nadia Sanchez, a newcomer.

J.K. is a 19-year-old newcomer from Cancun, Mexico. She is interviewed by Nadia Sanchez, a newcomer youth as well.

The series will feature interviews conducted and written by Kristen Allen about newcomers arriving and living in Canada.

Sarra and Tarek, international students at University of Ottawa, share what resources they used for immigration and student applications.

Sarra and Tarek, students at University of Ottawa, talk about how newcomer youth can stand out in the job market and where to get support.

Sarra and Tarek, international students at University of Ottawa, talk about how extracurriculars help them network and learn soft skills.

Mohamed, a Queen's University student from Kenya, talks about learning to play winter sports and improving his English.

Weam, a high school student who recently immigrated from Sudan, shares her experience befriending someone from the LGBTQ+ community.

Ayabuke, a high school student who recently immigrated from Mongolia, talks about how she supports her family and wanting to be a teacher.

The series will feature interviews conducted and written by Kristen Allen about newcomers arriving and living in Canada.

Alfonsina is high school student in Kingston who recently immigrated from Mexico. She shares her experience transitioning to a new school.