By Youdon Tenzin Photography has been Mirna Chacin’s passion for a long time. She believes in the power of storytelling through photography. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to anyone that she would pursue this field professionally. It has taken up space in her life in ways she did not expect it to and connected […]
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Beatrice Traub-Werner moved to Canada from Argentina in 1970. In the 2000s, she met MNLCT’s former Executive Director Tanya Chute-Molina. Beatrice and Tanya shared a close friendship which later translated into a working relationship when Tanya asked her to join the MNLCT’s Bridging team. For our 40th anniversary, Beatrice sat down with us to give
Calling all our Ukrainian community members! We are hosting a weekly online mental health support group focusing on how you can manage your emotions during stressful times. The group will inform, share information and exercises which can help you handle trauma and stress during the adaptation period. The group starts on November 16 (from 5-6pm)
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Thursday, November 16 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Finch office Interpretation in Spanish is available. Need help finding a family doctor and navigating the Canadian Healthcare System? This free in-person education workshop will help newcomers to better understand what services are available in Canada and how to access them. Come to our Finch office to attend this workshop.
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By Vlad Umnov “The life loves me”, says Tanya, a Ukrainian psychotherapist from Dnipro – a city 500 km from the Ukrainian capital Kiev. In 2022, when the Russian invasion began, she and her husband got into the car and drove to Poland. In July 2022, they flew to Canada by CUAET visa (Canada-Ukraine Authorization
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Join Our Next Job Connect Café Monday, November 20, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In this interactive online session hosted by MNLCT, you will: Meet employers that are hiring Learn about training organizations Discover job opportunities and essential services Learn about recruitment processes Find out about eligibility requirements, available careers, and training opportunities REGISTER
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In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we sat down with MNLCT’s Board Chair Rochelle Fine to discuss her involvement with the Centre. She spoke about how she first joined the Board and reflected on the journey we shared. She also highlighted the importance of providing newcomers with mental health support. Watch the teaser video. Full
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By Shravani Lenka The MNLCT community mental health program, under the leadership of Leticia Esquivel, RP and in collaboration with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, has successfully completed the pilot project of Revive and Thrive Peer Support Group. This initiative has left behind a trail of empowerment and strength for women and gender-diverse individuals who
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By Evonne Chen Upon stepping into the Community Health Services centre, I was met with beaming smiles and a warm welcome. This gracious reception immediately alleviated the usual apprehension I feel when visiting a healthcare facility or meeting medical professionals. Thanks to the proactive communication from the MNLCT team, the staff at the Community Health
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Looking for language support with a dose of emotional well-being? LIGHTS is here for you! 3 New Cohorts Starting September 19th Online Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-3:30 PM via Zoom In-Person Sessions: Wednesday at our Keele Office (2737 Keele St, Unit 9) Experience 12 weeks of language training and wellbeing activities. It’s all about
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