https://youtu.be/JGoVcePEIQo For many newcomers to Canada, the word “volunteering” can be confusing. Is it just free labour? Why would a professional with years of international experience work without a paycheck? In this insightful episode of the Newcomer Network, host Jhocelin Gilbert sits down with Kamillah El-Giadaa, the Manager of TrainingContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/4FgH5noEm9Y When Hanny Mehari, a community leader and entrepreneur, arrived in Canada at 11 years old, the odds were already stacked against him. Raised by a single mother in government housing, Hanny was quickly exposed to the harsh realities of inner-city life. But instead of falling into the cycles aroundContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/3qRnBEUYXek How can you turn your hobby into a profitable Canadian business? For newcomers to Manitoba, the road to entrepreneurship often feels paved with invisible barriers. A brilliant business idea is only valuable if you know where the right clients gather, how the local banking systems operate, and how toContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/N_mlwDun1IY Nermin Sa’d stands as a powerful example of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women, her story reflects determination that transcends borders. Born in Jordan and trained as a mechanical engineer, Nermin holds multiple engineering degrees from both Canada andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/AxazayjDtL4 Arriving in Winnipeg in the dead of winter, having never truly experienced snow, Izzeddin Hawamda and his family faced an immediate, freezing reality check. Escaping conflict in Palestine and arriving in Canada shortly after 2001, Izzeddin’s early days were defined by pure survival. Between learning a new language, navigatingContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/c8tp_IjiHE8 In a powerful and deeply personal conversation on The Newcomer Network, coach and speaker Michael DePeazer shared insights that resonate strongly with newcomers, immigrants, and anyone who has ever felt stuck or uncertain about their next step. DePeazer, the son of immigrant parents from Jamaica and Guyana, spoke openly about growing upContinue Reading
