Stronger Together Manitoba and Syrian Refugees

Toronto Manitoba: The invite-only event, organized by Stronger Together Manitoba, hosted more than 300 immigrant supporters, immigrants and newcomers, including some Syrian refugees already settled in Manitoba, according to CBC. Plane carrying Syrian refugees arrives in Toronto Manitoba could see hundreds of school-age Syrian refugees in new year Altona photographer raising money for Syrian refugees through calendar As the first government aircraft carrying Syrian refugees landed in Toronto late Thursday night, some of the attendees at the dinner had advice for the newcomers. "They need to come with winter jackets because it cold up in here," said Jeremie Kalimba, a drummer who came to Canada from Uganda three years ago. James neighbourhood on Thursday to honour the contributions that refugees and newcomers have made to Canada, as well as let incoming Syrian refugees know they are welcome here. Tips for newcomers Rose Kimani, who came to Canada from Kenya three years ago and now works as an intercultural support worker in Winnipeg, offers these tips for other newcomers: Do not ever feel ashamed of your culture and especially your language. Do not feel ashamed to receive help. Learn English, but embrace the opportunity to have another additional language. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.