@unpackmag

Voices on justice and culture in Hamilton, Ontario. Published by @iwchamilton. All things #cdnimm, #cdnrfg & #feminism. Formerly the Women's Press.

 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Joined March 2012
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Every #newcomer has a story. Are you listening? unpackmag.ca #HamOnt goo.gl/7F1SN6
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Abdulrahman was able to get a job and settle in Hamilton few months after arriving to Canada, read the full article to find out how!⬇️⬇️ iwchamilton.ca/unpack/trades… – at Hamilton, Ontario
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Immigrants Working Centre (IWC)@iwchamilton20 Jun 2018
Mohammed has an experience in driving trucks for 13 years in Syria. Shortly after settling in Canada, he joined IWC to improve his language. His goal is to continue driving trucks. Today he successfully passed AZ Truck Driver Course.He is ready for the next step #worldrefugeeday
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@JustinTrudeau20 Jun 2018
Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour the resilience and strength of refugees and displaced people, and acknowledge the profound hardships they face. bit.ly/2K1IK9u
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Trabaja in TradesLink visited the Ironworkers Local 736 Union on June 5th to have an info session and tour the facility before they joined the 2 week Rodman Training. After the Training they will be hired through the union. #wearehamont #hamiltonforall #MotivationalMonday – at Hamilton, Ontario
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" Eid is happiness! we visit friends, family and neighbours, we share food and sweets like " Mamoul" with them and exchange gifts mostly with kids. We call it " Eiddya" "عيدية" it can be pocket money or toys."-Mahdi Alhawash . #hamiltonforall #wearehamont #Eidmubarak #happiness – at Hamilton, Ontario
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Nadya hopes her story will encourage others to mentor newcomers within their community, much like she does.. Check Nadya's full story, link below ⬇️⬇️ iwchamilton.ca/unpack/a-ment… . . #TeacherAppreciationWeek #mentorsecret #mentors #wearehamont #hamiltonforall #HamOnt – at Hamilton, Ontario
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" We are all different but we are all the EQUAL" . . We stand by all kinds of equality, the rights of indigenous people and migrants here in our city . . . #hamOnt #wearehamont #hamiltonforall #worlddayofsocialjustice #equality #humanrights #كلناواحد #هاميلتون_ترحب_بكم #هامونت – at Hamilton, Ontario
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The Newcomers Club is back with a twist! If you are an active job seekers, this club is for you! Meet us next Tuesday at 4pm at 182 Rebecca St.
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#DidYouKnow is a new segment in honour of all the accomplishments #Immigrants achieve/d in our country, #Canada. . . This episode is to honour & celebrate all the exceptional achievements Black Canadians did to make Canada the country it is today! #BlackHistoryMonth #HamOnt
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We visited one of our WorkLINC graduates today at Miska Trailers "Mahmoud is hard-working, punctual and friendly, everyone loves him here.He is very dedicated."- Brad Hart-Manufacturing Plant Manager at Miska Trailers #newcomers #wearehamont #MotivationMondays #hamiltonforall – at Hamilton, Ontario
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#MentoringMonth My passion for facilitating classes sprung from my deep belief that every single student has individualized special needs. I see many students in my classes change to the better individual they have always wanted to be – Wael - LINC Educator at IWC #Hamont #mentor
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What has been the average housing rental increase in #HamOnt, anyways? iwchamilton.ca/unpack/displa… #HousingForAll
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At risk of housing displacement in #HamOnt? Read our latest @unpackmag infographic made with @SPRCHamOnt: iwchamilton.ca/unpack/displa… #housing
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Thanks to the hard work of community members @iwchamilton clients who live at 181 John St N will not lose housing: raisethehammer.org/article/3…
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Applying for citizenship? Here are some changes you need to know. #BillC6 #cdnimm iwchamilton.ca/unpack/applyi…
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On #WorldRefugeeDay, meet Chantal: Therapist, Hamiltonian, Genocide Survivor. VIDEO --> bit.ly/2sLhXbM #withrefugees
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Life after genocide. Read Chantal's story of survival: iwchamilton.ca/unpack/life-a… #withrefugees #Worldrefugeeday2017 #worldrefugeeday
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#CanadaDay started early at @iwchamilton. Newcomers gathered to celebrate yesterday in #HamOnt: iwchamilton.ca/unpack/celebr… #Canada150
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Art exhibits, turban-tying, dignitaries and of course - food. All ways to celebrate Sikh Heritage in #HamOnt: iwchamilton.ca/unpack/celebr…
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