“I felt the power, I felt the fire”: Empowering newcomers to the Peel Region through participatory grantmaking
In an innovative and novel participatory grantmaking process, some diligent Peel representatives and I had discussions on tackling the systemic challenges the newcomers face by engaging in an open dialogue with each other.
Brampton resident recognized for ‘championing the welfare of international students’
The International Student Summit 2022
In a pathbreaking initiative, I was a panelist at a summit organized by Sheridan College and the City of Brampton, and shared my story to create a deeper understanding of international students’ lived experiences in Canada. The in-person audience of over 200 comprised members of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, academic researchers, postsecondary administrators, and community agency leaders: many of them with the power, the responsibility, and the learning to bring a change.
Student Housing Challenges
International Students in Canada
In a pathbreaking initiative, I was a panelist at a summit organized by Sheridan College and the City of Brampton, and shared my story to create a deeper understanding of international students’ lived experiences in Canada. The in-person audience of over 200 comprised members of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, academic researchers, postsecondary administrators, and community agency leaders: many of them with the power, the responsibility, and the learning to bring a change.
Immigration Policies & Challenges
I have always believed that Canada’s immigration system needs a major reform. We, as a country, can do so much better with our immigration policies and attract the cream of the world here. In discussion with the former immigration minister, Marc Miller, I spoke about my aspirations and dreams that brought me to Canada, how I fell in love with this country and what hopes I have for my future as well as the future of this country.
Since then, I have interviewed for many different news outlets such as Toronto.com, Penticton Herald, Milton Reporter, InSauga, Brampton Guardian, etc. and expressed my viewpoints and personal experiences as I navigated the process of becoming a permanent resident of Canada.
