immigrate to Canada: INNER-CITY families who immigrate to Canada often say they arrive expecting a land of plenty but soon discover it's mined with the pitfalls of poverty, gangs and drugs as well as opportunity. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Nigerian Association for Young Adults of Canada is hosting a meeting of parents and police this Sunday at the University of Winnipeg. The poster advertising the event is blunt -- a handgun with a buster symbol through it, the purpose spelled out plain as day: "Drug and Gang Awareness for Immigrant Parents and Youth." 'Canada is the land of opportunity. You can realize your dreams' 'Canada is the land of opportunity. You can realize your dreams' -- Shola Agboola of the Nigerian Association for Young Adults of Canada BORIS MINKEVICH Enlarge Image This weekend, one Winnipeg youth group will try to help them find a safe and positive path to the good life in their new home.
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