Miles Hamzi, Author at MNLCT

Education is key to success: Noureddin’s Story

February 19, 2021
Miles Hamzi
Stories, Whats Your Story

“I was among the first to arrive to Toronto in December 2015 on one of the very first flights. Our sponsors opened their hearts to us." Continue Reading Education is key to success: Noureddin’s Story

Employment Storytelling

February 19, 2021
Miles Hamzi
Language Instruction, Settlement & Employment, Stories

“These workshops are teaching me more about the people that I studied with over the past two years. Some people are not talkative, and it is amazing to see how this workshop has allowed them to express themselves openly.” Continue Reading Employment Storytelling

A settlement worker seeing a client in her office, they're both wearing masks over their mouths with glass partition between them.

The Art of Agility and Adaptation

MNLCT’s Settlement Team has been playing a crucial role in providing programs and services to newcomer populations across Ontario, amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic. The Team has come to the forefront as a frontline service provider as the organization…

As an immigrant, I feel I can give back something unique and special: Erika’s Story

“If someone told me I was going to become a chef 15 years ago, I would have told them they were crazy. Cooking inspired me to focus on the good things Mexico has to offer and I started to feel prouder of my roots.” Continue Reading As an immigrant, I feel I can give back something unique and special: Erika’s Story

What Canada has done for us is beyond belief: Shahoud’s Story

“At Pearson Airport, people were handing us clothes and gifts, while [Prime Minister Justin] Trudeau personally went to fetch the right shoe size for my son. Where in the world would you find a head of state who will greet you with such love and compassion?” Continue Reading What Canada has done for us is beyond belief: Shahoud’s Story

Without language skills, we won’t achieve much: Amanda’s Story

December 21, 2020
Miles Hamzi
Stories, Whats Your Story

“My fear was my kids would end up not speaking English too. I now enjoy reading books to them – in English! I feel fortunate that we own our own house and car, and my husband runs his own renovation company.” Continue Reading Without language skills, we won’t achieve much: Amanda’s Story

Canada gave me a new life: Akinmade’s Story

December 14, 2020
Miles Hamzi
Bridging Programs, Stories, Whats Your Story

“I want to feel settled. I want to start my life. I have always been someone who creates solutions, to help people. I am very optimistic and see a lot of opportunities.” Continue Reading Canada gave me a new life: Akinmade’s Story

#AskMNLCT: Coping with Stress

November 4, 2020
Miles Hamzi
AskMNLCT

Our Mental Health Team specialists shared strategies and tips on how to cope with stress. Continue Reading #AskMNLCT: Coping with Stress

#AskMNLCT Session 7

October 7, 2020
Miles Hamzi
What's New

Time to look forward to our next exciting and informative webinar! #AskMNLCT: Housing and Tenant Rights Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 1:00 PM (ET) for our live online chat. Register here for the webinar chat to…

#AskMNLCT: Housing and Tenant Rights

October 7, 2020
Miles Hamzi
AskMNLCT

We talk about Housing and Tenant rights with members of our Settlement team and our guest speaker, a lawyer from Willowdale Community Legal Services. Continue Reading #AskMNLCT: Housing and Tenant Rights