by CCI Ottawa | Jan 24, 2019 | News
By Claudine Nduwimana Douaa remembers her life as a refugee in Lebanon. She was working in a grocery store to help support her family, her dream of going to university put on hold. Now, less than three years later, Douaa is a first-year student at Carleton University...
by CCI Ottawa | Dec 20, 2018 | News
By Shabana Ansari Mitra Ghaffari arrived in Canada six years ago with nothing but a post-graduate degree in English and a strong belief in Canada’s liberal and inclusive culture. Living at a women’s shelter and completely on her own in a new country where she...
by CCI Ottawa | Nov 16, 2018 | News
By Shabana Ansari Ranjith Mathew has played several roles in his professional life – legal advisor, marketeer, entrepreneur, teacher, career counsellor and social worker. However, he insists that he is a “life-long learner” who is constantly picking up new skills and...
by CCI Ottawa | Nov 9, 2018 | News
Two times was the charm as the Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa youth team claimed victory in the annual Ottawa Youth race. This is the second year in a row CCI has captured the trophy. The race took place in late October. The Ottawa Youth Race is about helping...
by CCI Ottawa | Nov 8, 2018 | News
By Shabana Ansari What is the best thing you can do when you are unhappy, stressed out, and not feeling great about yourself or the world in general? “Join a dance class!” says Nubia Cermeño who is a great believer in “dance therapy” and the power of music to heal the...
