Syrian Families: Mac Kay and Dozen People

syrian families: As newcomers learn English and integrate into the workforce, New Brunswickers are also learning more about Arabic and Syrian culture, according to UNB College of Extended Learning program assistant Sandy Mac Kay, according to CBC. I kept getting calls from people who were working with newcomers asking if we offered Arabic, he said. Submitted by Sandy Mac Kay The arrival of hundreds of Syrian families since 2015 has presented an opportunity for cultural exchange on a scale rarely seen in New Brunswick. He lined up qualified Arabic-English translator Lina Gharbiya as an instructor, and advertised the course a dozen people showed up for the very first class. Usually it takes a while to get a new class going, Mac Kay said. The warm response was unusual. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.