Vegan Roasted Carrot and Grilled Cheese
A quick hot recipe for the cold weather is always a welcome idea. Try this Vegan Roasted Carrot and Grilled Cheese recipe from the stable of It’s Souper Food.
Series: November 2021
The Plight of Belonging for Second-Generation Immigrants
Belonging – a sense of completely fitting in. If second-generation immigrants from the visible minority groups do not belong to Canada because of their physical attributes; and also do not belong to their parent’s home country because they can’t fit in, where exactly do they belong?
Mennonite Centre – A Bridge to Integration
For forty years, the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) has been a beacon of hope to immigrants and refugees who make Edmonton their home. Learn about the various services EMCN offers and how they’re impacting lives in Edmonton and around the world.
Bringing Hockey to the Chinese Community
Bria Wong, the Chinese face of Calgary Flames is known in the Chinese community in Alberta for his online videos and podcasts. For the past 21 years, he has been broadcasting and commentating on sports in Canada in Mandarin and Cantonese. However, his chance to work with Calgary Flames came in 2018. This story shows what led up to this opportunity and how Wong used sports to integrate into Canada.
Reuniting Families Through a Game of Chance – Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship
The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program no doubt reunites families. However, the random selection process has more negative effects than positive. Learn how this process adds a layer of stress for immigrants and possible changes that can alleviate some of the stress.
Take a Blessing, Leave a Blessing
Although Syed Najam Hassan and his family, who arrived in Canada in 2009, faced integration challenges, they realized they could use their own experiences to help others like them. Learn how Syed’s multicultural library that started in his front lawn is now building stronger communities in Alberta.
Business Plans – Outdated or Not?
Many believe the business plan is an out-of-date document created mainly for the benefit of lenders, but is this true? What is the real value of a business plan? Do you need a business plan? What should a business plan contain?
Immigrant Business Spotlight: It’s Souper Food
Lola established It’s Souper in 2018 to help African immigrants access their food culture. In this article, Lola talks about her journey from IT to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced and what helped her overcome them. She also shared some insightful advise to help immigrants looking to start their business.