N.L. education system struggling to meet the needs of newcomer students
Families and organizations are working to create safe spaces for refugee youth to thrive, stay connected with their roots and build strong community connections
Coming to Newfoundland & Labrador
Coming to Newfoundland & Labrador shares newcomers’ experiences settling in the province, the barriers they face, and impacts on mental health.
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Musicians use creative approaches to help newcomers feel at home
In Newfoundland and Labrador, music plays a key role in preserving history and expressing the province’s identity and cultural heritage. Through their work, these musicians are helping newcomers connect with and become part of that cultural fabric.
Newcomers love N.L. and power economic growth, but lack of supports drive them away
The provincial government and settlement agencies must eliminate barriers that newcomers face when they arrive, say observers, or else the trend will continue
From snowbanks to finding community: Newcomers confront winter struggles
Winter blues can be especially hard on newcomers who are adjusting to a new country, new culture, new language and new weather. But a warm community can help the integration process feel less overwhelming.
What is a ‘New Canadian’ anyway?
At a time when immigration policies are changing rapidly and impacting Canadians’ perceptions of newcomers, Coming to Newfoundland & Labrador explores the lives and experiences of “New Canadians” in the province
Musicians use creative approaches to help newcomers feel at home
In Newfoundland and Labrador, music plays a key role in preserving history and expressing the province’s identity and cultural heritage. Through their work, these musicians are helping newcomers connect with and become part of that cultural fabric.
Newcomers love N.L. and power economic growth, but lack of supports drive them away
The provincial government and settlement agencies must eliminate barriers that newcomers face when they arrive, say observers, or else the trend will continue
From snowbanks to finding community: Newcomers confront winter struggles
Winter blues can be especially hard on newcomers who are adjusting to a new country, new culture, new language and new weather. But a warm community can help the integration process feel less overwhelming.
What is a ‘New Canadian’ anyway?
At a time when immigration policies are changing rapidly and impacting Canadians’ perceptions of newcomers, Coming to Newfoundland & Labrador explores the lives and experiences of “New Canadians” in the province