IWC's Unpack Mag

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

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Every #newcomer has a story. Are you listening? https://t.co/oRrh2jW7kw
#HamOnt https://t.co/W0nbpVUQc4

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

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!⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/NDjZTU191Y

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

#WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/lvmlfSbwzT

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

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

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

⬇️Spot the refugee ⬇️

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You see? They're just like you and me.
#WorldRefugeeDay

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour the resilience and strength of refugees and displaced people, and acknowledge the profound hardships they face. https://t.co/0uKCUO3GCR

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

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

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

" 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

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Nadya hopes her story will encourage others to mentor newcomers within their community, much like she does.. Check Nadya's full story, link below ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/UZk2Ak71Jd
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#TeacherAppreciationWeek #mentorsecret #mentors #wearehamont #hamiltonforall #HamOnt

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

" We are all different but we are all the EQUAL" .
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We stand by all kinds of equality, the rights of indigenous people and migrants here in our city .
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#hamOnt #wearehamont #hamiltonforall #worlddayofsocialjustice #equality #humanrights #كلناواحد #هاميلتون_ترحب_بكم #هامونت

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

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.

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

#DidYouKnow is a new segment in honour of all the accomplishments #Immigrants achieve/d in our country, #Canada.
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This episode is to honour & celebrate all the exceptional achievements Black Canadians did to make Canada the country it is today! #BlackHistoryMonth #HamOnt

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

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

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

#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

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

What has been the average housing rental increase in #HamOnt, anyways? https://t.co/1hjuXeX1iz #HousingForAll

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

At risk of housing displacement in #HamOnt? Read our latest @unpackmag infographic made with @SPRCHamOnt: https://t.co/tYg0KiGWKB #housing

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Thanks to the hard work of community members @iwchamilton clients who live at 181 John St N will not lose housing: https://t.co/9gjNZlxiyk

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Applying for citizenship? Here are some changes you need to know. #BillC6 #cdnimm https://t.co/Dq3sBCuDJf

[Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) @iwchamilton]

On #WorldRefugeeDay, meet Chantal: Therapist, Hamiltonian, Genocide Survivor. VIDEO --> https://t.co/TueRMVJ8Un #withrefugees

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Life after genocide. Read Chantal's story of survival: https://t.co/6cU5NobBnM #withrefugees #Worldrefugeeday2017 #worldrefugeeday

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

#CanadaDay started early at @iwchamilton. Newcomers gathered to celebrate yesterday in #HamOnt: https://t.co/1iazUrKEkQ #Canada150

[IWC's Unpack Mag @unpackmag]

Art exhibits, turban-tying, dignitaries and of course - food. All ways to celebrate Sikh Heritage in #HamOnt: https://t.co/SWMPi8SsWV