Digital Stories

Bernardo, from Brazil, moved to Canada in November 2021 to escape the insecurity caused by the oppression of trans people in Brazil.

Are you a newcomer youth aged 16-29? Do you want to share your immigration story? Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard!

Youth share their thoughts on accessibility and inclusion of services for newcomer youth.

Youth share ideas for helping newcomer youth find their place in the Canadian workplace.

Youth share their experiences, challenges and successes while highlighting the importance of community in their adaptation to Canadian life.

German is an international student from El Salvador. He talks about how he had to be the "head of the family" to help his family in Canada.

Paola and German, brother and sister, talk about how leaving El Salvador was difficult, as they left friends and family behind.

Bahar, a newcomer, shares 6 youth stories through a series of creative photo journals.

Paola is a high school student from El Salvador. She talks about how she struggled to make friends at school because of the language barrier

Rayhan is an 18-year-old newcomer from Solo, Indonesia. He was interviewed by Nur Elmasri.

Bhaumik, a newcomer youth from India, shares his experience with Nur Elmasri.

Ashkan Yavari, an international student currently living in Brampton, is interviewed by Nur Elmsari.