Shared Reflections:
The settlement journey is not a straight path. The journey is personal – whether you are accompanied by family or friends; bring expectations and dreams for a new future; or ready to follow the opportunities and challenges as they arise – every journey is different.
Here are some contributed personal reflections that may resonate, surprise or inspire.
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Olena Riabova
Arrived from Ukraine in March 2023
“My journey in Canada began three years ago when my family and I arrived in this wonderfully welcoming country.
From the start, we could tell how open Canadians are to people from different cultures.
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Oleksii Hlazunov
Arrived from Ukraine in March 2023
“Like many newcomers, I landed with my entire life packed into a single suitcase and a lot of uncertainty about the future. I had almost nothing to start with, but the warm welcome I received changed everything.