When Julieta unexpectedly gained admission and scholarships to come for her masters in Canada, she knew there had to be a higher purpose in this because this was not what she originally wanted. Even though she got frustrated with her studies barely two months into the program, she remembered her "why" and stuck through despite the loneliness and ego crush she experienced. In the years following her graduation, she has experienced more challenges, including a health challenge that resulted from what she calls "a silly accident" but she remains in Canada, staying focused on her goals despite the ..read more

Statistics show that minority kids are the major victims of bullying, as such it is important to have a conversation about this menace and collectively think of ways immigrant parents can prepare their kids to deal with bullying while providing adequate support. In this conversation, Diane shares her personal bullying experience and how disappointingly, her cousins are experiencing the same thing over a decade later. Yemi also shares her parental strategies that allow her stay involved in her kids' lives despite her busy schedule and how parent can provide ongoing support for their children. V ..read more

In this episode of The Immigrant Journey, Barry Vopnu shares his immigration and settlement journey that began as an international student 10 years ago, as well as his motivation for starting his company, Circle Up. Looking back on his journey, he wishes he could have invested more time into networking in his early days and shared networking tips for newcomers to Canada. What is your key takeaway from this episode? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/immigrant-muse/message ..read more

On December 14, 2022, David Aloba, a five-year-old student of Samuel Burland School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was bitten by a police dog when the Canine Division of the Winnipeg Police Department Visited his school. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he received multiple stitches to his lower lips from a plastic surgeon. Winnipeg Police reported the incident to the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, which is obligated to investigate incidents involving the police. However, the unit decided not to investigate the incident because David's injury was not classified as 'Serious'. Accor ..read more

Many immigrants celebrated Thanksgiving for the first time in their life in Canada, as they struggle to find the right turkey recipe that looked Canadian yet delicious enough for their foreign taste buds. As they celebrate, they may have a few questions about the holiday such as the history of the celebration and its significance. We answer some of these questions at immigrantmusemagazine.ca. You can read the article or listen to it. Happy Thanksgiving! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/immigrant-muse/message ..read more

At iMuse, we muse about everything that not only affects the successful integration and settlement of Canadian immigrants but also invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge with the aim of empowering immigrants with the right information and resources to make informed decisions in every area of their lives. Whether you are a first-generation Canadian citizen, permanent resident, international student, or temporary resident seeking a community of like-minded people who want to make the best of the opportunities available in Canada, then this the right place. We’ll muse about everyt ..read more