WE Belong Podcast https://webelong.podbean.com The WE Belong podcast is produced and hosted by the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership. Through interviews with newcomers, immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary foreign workers, WE LIP Council members, employers, and community members, we will highlight welcoming strategies in Windsor-Essex, celebrate local success stories, and promote anti-discrimination, anti-racism, and cultural diversity awareness. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19467925/WE_Belong_Podcast_Logo_white_bg_a8w6vi.png WE Belong Podcast https://webelong.podbean.com 144 144 213 - Keziah and CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses 213 - Keziah and CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses https://webelong.podbean.com/e/213-keziah-and-care-centre-for-internationally-educated-nurses/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/213-keziah-and-care-centre-for-internationally-educated-nurses/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/753537da-3d48-3e8f-bbfe-e6aeee20482c Keziah studied nursing back home in Ghana, and hoped to use her skills and experience to practice nursing here in Windsor-- but found that the process to become a registered nurse in Ontario was more complicated than expected. Thankfully, she had support from CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses to help her navigate the system. Mary Strong, a Case Manager for CARE joins us to tell us more about their programs and services. Visit www.care4nurses.org to learn more.

]]> Keziah studied nursing back home in Ghana, and hoped to use her skills and experience to practice nursing here in Windsor-- but found that the process to become a registered nurse in Ontario was more complicated than expected. Thankfully, she had support from CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses to help her navigate the system. Mary Strong, a Case Manager for CARE joins us to tell us more about their programs and services. Visit www.care4nurses.org to learn more.

]]> Keziah studied nursing back home in Ghana, and hoped to use her skills and experience to practice nursing here in Windsor-- but found that the process to become a registered nurse in Ontario was more complicated than expected. Thankfully, she had support from CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses to help her navigate the system. Mary Strong, a Case Manager for CARE joins us to tell us more about their programs and services. Visit www.care4nurses.org to learn more. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 4328 2 27 full 212 - Irek Kusmierczyk and the TeaMWork Project 212 - Irek Kusmierczyk and the TeaMWork Project https://webelong.podbean.com/e/irek-kusmierczyk-and-the-teamwork-project/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/irek-kusmierczyk-and-the-teamwork-project/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/088c8589-fb73-309f-ad37-f1b587af7303 Irek and his family came to Canada as political refugees from Poland when he was 5 years old. Since then, he has served his community and country as Windsor City Councillor and Member of Parliament, and currently oversees the TeaMWork Project which supports Temporary Foreign Workers.

]]> Irek and his family came to Canada as political refugees from Poland when he was 5 years old. Since then, he has served his community and country as Windsor City Councillor and Member of Parliament, and currently oversees the TeaMWork Project which supports Temporary Foreign Workers.

]]> Irek and his family came to Canada as political refugees from Poland when he was 5 years old. Since then, he has served his community and country as Windsor City Councillor and Member of Parliament, and currently oversees the TeaMWork Project which supports Temporary Foreign Workers. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 3010 2 26 full 211 - Kelsey Santarossa: Immigration and Workforce Development 211 - Kelsey Santarossa: Immigration and Workforce Development https://webelong.podbean.com/e/211-kelsey-santarossa-immigration-and-workforce-development/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/211-kelsey-santarossa-immigration-and-workforce-development/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/cc1ef322-cd4b-3522-8cd3-89730b3c5287 Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the ongoing work to develop a community and labour market plan, as well as the stories shared over the first ten episodes of Season 2 of the WE Belong Podcast.

]]> Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the ongoing work to develop a community and labour market plan, as well as the stories shared over the first ten episodes of Season 2 of the WE Belong Podcast.

]]> Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the ongoing work to develop a community and labour market plan, as well as the stories shared over the first ten episodes of Season 2 of the WE Belong Podcast. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2958 2 25 full 210 - Liena & Beraka et l'école secondaire Sainte Trinité 210 - Liena & Beraka et l'école secondaire Sainte Trinité https://webelong.podbean.com/e/liena-beraka-et-lecole-secondaire-sainte-trinite/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/liena-beraka-et-lecole-secondaire-sainte-trinite/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/d0315d4c-e623-30bf-a09e-3bfd71a9410f Liena et Beraka sont venues au Canada du Burundi afin de commencer de nouvelles vies, et elles poursuivent leurs études à l’école secondaire catholique Sainte-Trinité, qui fait part du CSC Providence. 

]]> Liena et Beraka sont venues au Canada du Burundi afin de commencer de nouvelles vies, et elles poursuivent leurs études à l’école secondaire catholique Sainte-Trinité, qui fait part du CSC Providence. 

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1465 24 full 209 - Dani and The Pop Yard 209 - Dani and The Pop Yard https://webelong.podbean.com/e/209-dani-and-the-pop-yard/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/209-dani-and-the-pop-yard/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/7730b772-75c2-3138-9b18-857bb8994e4e In Brazil, Dani started running pop-up markets as a passion project to do outside of her day job. Now she's brought her passion to Windsor through the Pop Yard, which has been giving opportunities to other newcomer creators to share and sell their work.

]]> In Brazil, Dani started running pop-up markets as a passion project to do outside of her day job. Now she's brought her passion to Windsor through the Pop Yard, which has been giving opportunities to other newcomer creators to share and sell their work.

]]> In Brazil, Dani started running pop-up markets as a passion project to do outside of her day job. Now she’s brought her passion to Windsor through the Pop Yard, which has been giving opportunities to other newcomer creators to share and sell their work. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2476 2 23 full 208 - Niku and Arts Council Windsor & Region 208 - Niku and Arts Council Windsor & Region https://webelong.podbean.com/e/208-niku-and-arts-council-windsor-region/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/208-niku-and-arts-council-windsor-region/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/7d33059d-ad60-3f0e-b2c8-bda6a4984185 Niku, an artist from Iran, came to Windsor originally as an international student. By connecting with the local arts community-- and supported by the Arts Council Windsor & Region's Creatives at Work Artist Residency Program -- she was able to find belonging in this city she now calls home.

]]> Niku, an artist from Iran, came to Windsor originally as an international student. By connecting with the local arts community-- and supported by the Arts Council Windsor & Region's Creatives at Work Artist Residency Program -- she was able to find belonging in this city she now calls home.

]]> Niku, an artist from Iran, came to Windsor originally as an international student. By connecting with the local arts community-- and supported by the Arts Council Windsor & Region’s Creatives at Work Artist Residency Program -- she was able to find belonging in this city she now calls home. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2467 2 22 full 207 - Jolyan and St Michael's Adult Catholic High School 207 - Jolyan and St Michael's Adult Catholic High School https://webelong.podbean.com/e/207-jolyan-and-st-michaels-adult-catholic-high-school/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/207-jolyan-and-st-michaels-adult-catholic-high-school/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/b054ec14-7d90-383c-8efd-d09451b37bf2 Jolyan spent his first ten years in his home country Iraq, before spending another ten years as a refugee in Turkey. Now he's starting a new life in Canada, and is finding his place here in Windsor with the support of St Michael's Adult Catholic High School. Doug Sadler, the principal at St. Mike's, joins to tell us more about the school.

]]> Jolyan spent his first ten years in his home country Iraq, before spending another ten years as a refugee in Turkey. Now he's starting a new life in Canada, and is finding his place here in Windsor with the support of St Michael's Adult Catholic High School. Doug Sadler, the principal at St. Mike's, joins to tell us more about the school.

]]> Jolyan spent his first ten years in his home country Iraq, before spending another ten years as a refugee in Turkey. Now he’s starting a new life in Canada, and is finding his place here in Windsor with the support of St Michael’s Adult Catholic High School. Doug Sadler, the principal at St. Mike’s, joins to tell us more about the school. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2411 2 21 full 206-EN- French Language Health Services in Windsor-Essex (ENGLISH VERSION) 206-EN- French Language Health Services in Windsor-Essex (ENGLISH VERSION) https://webelong.podbean.com/e/206-en-french-language-health-services-english-version/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/206-en-french-language-health-services-english-version/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:01:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/911a2fcb-6cba-34a5-98d8-24a19756e869 Ayah Karra-Aly, Planning and Community Engagement Officer for the French Language Health Planning Centre, discusses the importance of -- and the ongoing work to improve -- the availability of french-language health services in Windsor-Essex.

This episode is also available in french (previous episode).

Cette épisode est également disponible en français (épisode précédente).

]]> Ayah Karra-Aly, Planning and Community Engagement Officer for the French Language Health Planning Centre, discusses the importance of -- and the ongoing work to improve -- the availability of french-language health services in Windsor-Essex.

This episode is also available in french (previous episode).

Cette épisode est également disponible en français (épisode précédente).

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1511 20 full 206-FR- Services de santé en français à Windsor-Essex (VERSION FRANÇAISE) 206-FR- Services de santé en français à Windsor-Essex (VERSION FRANÇAISE) https://webelong.podbean.com/e/206-fr-services-de-sante-en-francais-a-windsor-essex-version-francaise/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/206-fr-services-de-sante-en-francais-a-windsor-essex-version-francaise/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/98cb2eda-b24c-3f02-80fa-c53818fd2120 Ayah Karra-Aly, Agente de plannification et d'engagement communautaire pour le Centre de planification des services de santé en français (CPSSF) discute de l’importance — et du travail en cours pour améliorer — la disponibilité des services de santé en français à Windsor-Essex.

Une version anglaise de cette épisode est disponible aussi (prochaine).

An english version of this episode is also available (next episode).

]]> Ayah Karra-Aly, Agente de plannification et d'engagement communautaire pour le Centre de planification des services de santé en français (CPSSF) discute de l’importance — et du travail en cours pour améliorer — la disponibilité des services de santé en français à Windsor-Essex.

Une version anglaise de cette épisode est disponible aussi (prochaine).

An english version of this episode is also available (next episode).

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1642 19 full 205 - Surria Fadel - Cedar Valley: A Welcoming Employer 205 - Surria Fadel - Cedar Valley: A Welcoming Employer https://webelong.podbean.com/e/205-surria-fadel-cedar-valley-a-welcoming-employer/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/205-surria-fadel-cedar-valley-a-welcoming-employer/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/3209490f-4342-3340-b870-e4ccebf42492 Surria's pita chip company Cedar Valley, which she co-founded with her son, started as a small business idea born from a school project and has grown to be a nationwide success. But that success hasn't distracted her from her passion for supporting the community and providing job opportunities to newcomers.

]]> Surria's pita chip company Cedar Valley, which she co-founded with her son, started as a small business idea born from a school project and has grown to be a nationwide success. But that success hasn't distracted her from her passion for supporting the community and providing job opportunities to newcomers.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2188 18 full 204 - Ana and Meghana - Empowered International Students 204 - Ana and Meghana - Empowered International Students https://webelong.podbean.com/e/ana-and-meghana-empowered-international-students/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/ana-and-meghana-empowered-international-students/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/e4889ee9-e4c6-320b-b2ba-72c03a3de7b4 Ana (from Iran) and Meghana (from India) share their experiences as international students getting their Masters of Engineering from the University of Windsor, where the Empowr program helped prepare them for the workforce. Victoria Abboud joins to talk about the Empowr program, which she initiated.

]]> Ana (from Iran) and Meghana (from India) share their experiences as international students getting their Masters of Engineering from the University of Windsor, where the Empowr program helped prepare them for the workforce. Victoria Abboud joins to talk about the Empowr program, which she initiated.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 5190 17 full 203 - Bouthaina & Kimberly and the UHC Hub of Opportunities 203 - Bouthaina & Kimberly and the UHC Hub of Opportunities https://webelong.podbean.com/e/bouthaina-kimberly-and-the-uhc-hub-of-opportunities/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/bouthaina-kimberly-and-the-uhc-hub-of-opportunities/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/a71a8612-4e70-3a23-8171-7dd493c4df69 Bouthaina, originally from Syria, was inspired to start her small business while participating in a program at UHC Hub of Opportunities, where Kimberly, originally from Minnesota, works as a crisis counselor and orientation worker. In this episode, both women share their inspiring stories and highlight the work of UHC.

]]> Bouthaina, originally from Syria, was inspired to start her small business while participating in a program at UHC Hub of Opportunities, where Kimberly, originally from Minnesota, works as a crisis counselor and orientation worker. In this episode, both women share their inspiring stories and highlight the work of UHC.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2601 16 full 202 - Yasmine Joheir – Championne de la francophonie régionale 202 - Yasmine Joheir – Championne de la francophonie régionale https://webelong.podbean.com/e/yasmine-joheir-%e2%80%93-championne-de-la-francophonie-regionale/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/yasmine-joheir-%e2%80%93-championne-de-la-francophonie-regionale/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/52d38075-bb07-3994-ad84-adbe2557c466 This episode is entirely in french. Yasmine est arrivée à Windsor il y a vingt ans et, après avoir découvert les défis auxquels font face les Franco-Ontariens, elle est devenue une véritable championne de la communauté francophone locale — un engagement qu’elle poursuit encore aujourd’hui à travers son travail au CCFWEK et à l’ACFO WECK (entre autres).

]]> This episode is entirely in french. Yasmine est arrivée à Windsor il y a vingt ans et, après avoir découvert les défis auxquels font face les Franco-Ontariens, elle est devenue une véritable championne de la communauté francophone locale — un engagement qu’elle poursuit encore aujourd’hui à travers son travail au CCFWEK et à l’ACFO WECK (entre autres).

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2576 15 full 201 - Anold and the Queer & Trans Migrant Advocacy Alliance 201 - Anold and the Queer & Trans Migrant Advocacy Alliance https://webelong.podbean.com/e/anold-and-the-queer-trans-migrant-advocacy-alliance/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/anold-and-the-queer-trans-migrant-advocacy-alliance/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/aae76649-d97e-3404-95e4-fbfefbf2f47d Growing up in Zambia, Anold was persecuted for their sexuality. Their experiences led them to working with the United Nations and Amnesty International on 2SLGBTQIA+ activism before coming to Windsor, where they founded an organization dedicated to supporting queer & trans migrants.

]]> Growing up in Zambia, Anold was persecuted for their sexuality. Their experiences led them to working with the United Nations and Amnesty International on 2SLGBTQIA+ activism before coming to Windsor, where they founded an organization dedicated to supporting queer & trans migrants.

]]> Growing up in Zambia, Anold was persecuted for their sexuality. Their experiences led them to working with the United Nations and Amnesty International on 2SLGBTQIA+ activism before coming to Windsor, where they founded an organization dedicated to supporting queer & trans migrants. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 3282 2 1 full WE Belong Podcast Season 2 Trailer WE Belong Podcast Season 2 Trailer https://webelong.podbean.com/e/we-belong-podcast-season-2-trailer/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/we-belong-podcast-season-2-trailer/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:36 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/d6da82db-ec4a-31aa-b86e-8664c26abfd8 Welcome back to the WE Belong Podcast! This season, we'll meet newcomers and long-settled immigrants from all over the world and hear their stories. We'll also be learning about all the local organizations who are here to support them and learn some welcoming strategies. New episodes every Wednesday starting November 13, 2025!

]]> Welcome back to the WE Belong Podcast! This season, we'll meet newcomers and long-settled immigrants from all over the world and hear their stories. We'll also be learning about all the local organizations who are here to support them and learn some welcoming strategies. New episodes every Wednesday starting November 13, 2025!

]]> Welcome back to the WE Belong Podcast! This season, we’ll meet newcomers and long-settled immigrants from all over the world and hear their stories. We’ll also be learning about all the local organizations who are here to support them and learn some welcoming strategies. New episodes every Wednesday starting November 13, 2025! Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 146 2 trailer 114- Moussa and the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County 114- Moussa and the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County https://webelong.podbean.com/e/114-moussa-and-the-multicultural-council-of-windsor-and-essex-county/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/114-moussa-and-the-multicultural-council-of-windsor-and-essex-county/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/232bba6d-964f-36ae-b62c-c79a320866f4 When civil war broke out in Moussa's home country of Ivory Coast, he and his family escaped through the bush across the border to Guinea, where he spent another 14 years in a refugee camp before being brought to Windsor as a Government Assisted Refugee. Once here, the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County's Resettlement Assistance Program helped him get settled and follow his dreams.

]]> When civil war broke out in Moussa's home country of Ivory Coast, he and his family escaped through the bush across the border to Guinea, where he spent another 14 years in a refugee camp before being brought to Windsor as a Government Assisted Refugee. Once here, the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County's Resettlement Assistance Program helped him get settled and follow his dreams.

]]> When civil war broke out in Moussa’s home country of Ivory Coast, he and his family escaped through the bush across the border to Guinea, where he spent another 14 years in a refugee camp before being brought to Windsor as a Government Assisted Refugee. Once here, the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County’s Resettlement Assistance Program helped him get settled and follow his dreams. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1720 1 14 full 113 - Riham's Story 113 - Riham's Story https://webelong.podbean.com/e/113-rihams-story/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/113-rihams-story/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/7d3f7b2a-195d-3121-b792-dcf84a84d61a Originally from Palestine, Riham moved to Canada with her family in 2001 when she was a teenager. She shares how her experiences with racism following 9/11 inspired her to embrace her identity and how she supports her community through her work at the University of Windsor, her private therapy practice, and her role as WE LIP Vice Chair.

]]> Originally from Palestine, Riham moved to Canada with her family in 2001 when she was a teenager. She shares how her experiences with racism following 9/11 inspired her to embrace her identity and how she supports her community through her work at the University of Windsor, her private therapy practice, and her role as WE LIP Vice Chair.

]]> Originally from Palestine, Riham moved to Canada with her family in 2001 when she was a teenager. She shares how her experiences with racism following 9/11 inspired her to embrace her identity and how she supports her community through her work at the University of Windsor, her private therapy practice, and her role as WE LIP Vice Chair. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 2160 1 13 full 112 - Emily's International Student Experience 112 - Emily's International Student Experience https://webelong.podbean.com/e/112-emilys-international-student-experience/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/112-emilys-international-student-experience/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/d244785a-720e-363f-a463-d257bdeb3c73 Emily came to Windsor from Lima, Peru as an international student during the pandemic. She shares her experience of choosing Windsor, arriving here, obtaining her Post-Graduate Work Permit, and why she stayed in the region.

]]> Emily came to Windsor from Lima, Peru as an international student during the pandemic. She shares her experience of choosing Windsor, arriving here, obtaining her Post-Graduate Work Permit, and why she stayed in the region.

]]> Emily came to Windsor from Lima, Peru as an international student during the pandemic. She shares her experience of choosing Windsor, arriving here, obtaining her Post-Graduate Work Permit, and why she stayed in the region. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1489 1 12 full 111 - Immigration and Workforce Development with Kelsey Santarossa 111 - Immigration and Workforce Development with Kelsey Santarossa https://webelong.podbean.com/e/111-immigration-and-workforce-development-with-kelsey-santarossa/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/111-immigration-and-workforce-development-with-kelsey-santarossa/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/decb9c2f-fff4-3879-a28b-6068df5a1a39 Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the stories shared over the first ten episodes of the WE Belong podcast.

]]> Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the stories shared over the first ten episodes of the WE Belong podcast.

]]> Kelsey Santarossa, Director of Community and Workforce Development at Workforce WindsorEssex, discusses the intersection of immigration and workforce development in the region while reflecting on the stories shared over the first ten episodes of the WE Belong podcast. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1895 1 11 full 110 - Kainat and New Canadians' Centre of Excellence Inc. 110 - Kainat and New Canadians' Centre of Excellence Inc. https://webelong.podbean.com/e/110-kainat-and-new-canadians-centre-of-excellence-inc/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/110-kainat-and-new-canadians-centre-of-excellence-inc/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/e0bd1c5f-3833-3ae8-8266-f7fbbbf40a24 As a young woman in Afghanistan, Kainat was not allowed to work or go to school. Since coming to Canada with her family in search of safety and opportunity, she has been able to start her education, pursue her dreams, and become a leader for other newcomer youth with the help of the New Canadians' Centre of Excellence's Youth Resource Centre (YRC).

]]> As a young woman in Afghanistan, Kainat was not allowed to work or go to school. Since coming to Canada with her family in search of safety and opportunity, she has been able to start her education, pursue her dreams, and become a leader for other newcomer youth with the help of the New Canadians' Centre of Excellence's Youth Resource Centre (YRC).

]]> As a young woman in Afghanistan, Kainat was not allowed to work or go to school. Since coming to Canada with her family in search of safety and opportunity, she has been able to start her education, pursue her dreams, and become a leader for other newcomer youth with the help of the New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence’s Youth Resource Centre (YRC). Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1078 1 10 full 109 - Bafoe et le Collège Boréal 109 - Bafoe et le Collège Boréal https://webelong.podbean.com/e/109-bafoe-et-le-college-boreal/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/109-bafoe-et-le-college-boreal/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/29d234d2-4129-3f2f-a886-d5dcdc88f7d8 This episode is entirely in french. Bafoe est arrivé à Windsor en 2019 et, grâce au soutien du Collège Boréal, il s'est découvert une nouvelle carrière inattendue.

]]> This episode is entirely in french. Bafoe est arrivé à Windsor en 2019 et, grâce au soutien du Collège Boréal, il s'est découvert une nouvelle carrière inattendue.

]]> This episode is entirely in french. Bafoe est arrivé à Windsor en 2019 et, grâce au soutien du Collège Boréal, il s’est découvert une nouvelle carrière inattendue. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1949 1 9 full 108 - Blanca and South Essex Community Council 108 - Blanca and South Essex Community Council https://webelong.podbean.com/e/108-blanca-and-south-essex-community-council/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/108-blanca-and-south-essex-community-council/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/0cefb7ca-2048-35a6-b05a-c650fbe51365 Amidst a divorce, Blanca came to Canada from Mexico and was left separated from her kids and with no permanent housing when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Deciding to try her luck in Leamington, she came across South Essex Community Council who helped her get back on her feet.

]]> Amidst a divorce, Blanca came to Canada from Mexico and was left separated from her kids and with no permanent housing when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Deciding to try her luck in Leamington, she came across South Essex Community Council who helped her get back on her feet.

]]> Amidst a divorce, Blanca came to Canada from Mexico and was left separated from her kids and with no permanent housing when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Deciding to try her luck in Leamington, she came across South Essex Community Council who helped her get back on her feet. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1943 1 8 full 107 - Karyna and The Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women 107 - Karyna and The Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women https://webelong.podbean.com/e/107-karyna-and-the-windsor-women-working-with-immigrant-women/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/107-karyna-and-the-windsor-women-working-with-immigrant-women/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/bfded5ae-5cbe-3f16-90cf-e876b64f22a1 Karyna shares her story of escaping Ukraine to find a new home in Windsor, how she's already picking up some Canadian habits, and and how she has found solace in helping others at a local organization her helped her, Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women (W5).

]]> Karyna shares her story of escaping Ukraine to find a new home in Windsor, how she's already picking up some Canadian habits, and and how she has found solace in helping others at a local organization her helped her, Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women (W5).

]]> Karyna shares her story of escaping Ukraine to find a new home in Windsor, how she’s already picking up some Canadian habits, and and how she has found solace in helping others at a local organization her helped her, Windsor Women Working With Immigrant Women (W5). Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1391 1 7 full 106 - Iryna and UHC Hub of Opportunities 106 - Iryna and UHC Hub of Opportunities https://webelong.podbean.com/e/106-iryna-and-uhc-hub-of-opportunities/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/106-iryna-and-uhc-hub-of-opportunities/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/3739af19-ec49-3977-937c-137ffa7b00e8 Iryna left everything behind when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and made her way to Windsor. She found support at UHC Hub of Opportunities and their Ready to Work program.

]]> Iryna left everything behind when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and made her way to Windsor. She found support at UHC Hub of Opportunities and their Ready to Work program.

]]> Iryna left everything behind when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and made her way to Windsor. She found support at UHC Hub of Opportunities and their Ready to Work program. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 745 1 6 full 105 - Nedaa and Women's Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) 105 - Nedaa and Women's Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) https://webelong.podbean.com/e/105-nedaa-and-womens-enterprise-skills-training-west/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/105-nedaa-and-womens-enterprise-skills-training-west/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/5a03467a-d395-328f-897b-95e00b1e8c4c Nedaa is an educated professional from Palestine who, upon moving to Windsor, had to restart from scratch. Thankfully, she discovered peers and programs that could support her at Women's Enterprise Skills Training, or WEST.

]]> Nedaa is an educated professional from Palestine who, upon moving to Windsor, had to restart from scratch. Thankfully, she discovered peers and programs that could support her at Women's Enterprise Skills Training, or WEST.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1592 1 5 full 104 - Abdulfetah and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario 104 - Abdulfetah and the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario https://webelong.podbean.com/e/104-abdulfetah-and-the-ymca-of-southwestern-ontario/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/104-abdulfetah-and-the-ymca-of-southwestern-ontario/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/405c31d8-3f2e-392b-aa84-d9e9569d5fec Abdulfetah is a settlement worker and former client at the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. He shares his experiences of arriving in Windsor as a refugee and how he uses his experience to help others.

]]> Abdulfetah is a settlement worker and former client at the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. He shares his experiences of arriving in Windsor as a refugee and how he uses his experience to help others.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 902 1 4 full 103 - Fitsum and the Language Assessment & Resource Centre 103 - Fitsum and the Language Assessment & Resource Centre https://webelong.podbean.com/e/fitsum-and-the-language-assessment-resource-centre/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/fitsum-and-the-language-assessment-resource-centre/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:01:46 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/d2a3fded-b193-30ed-b8d8-32ba6752152e Fitsum arrived in Canada only a few months ago as a refugee, and like many newcomers to the region, one of her first stops was at the Greater Essex County District School Board's Language Assessment and Resource Centre.

]]> Fitsum arrived in Canada only a few months ago as a refugee, and like many newcomers to the region, one of her first stops was at the Greater Essex County District School Board's Language Assessment and Resource Centre.

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1468 1 3 full 102 - Muhiadian et le CCFWEK: Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone 102 - Muhiadian et le CCFWEK: Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone https://webelong.podbean.com/e/102-muhiadian-osman-et-ccfwek-semaine-nationale-de-limmigration-francophone/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/102-muhiadian-osman-et-ccfwek-semaine-nationale-de-limmigration-francophone/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/600bccb5-249c-3296-9ac1-37da8669df6d To celebrate the Semaine Nationale de l'Immigration Francophone (National Francophone Immigration Week), this episode is entirely in french!

 

Dans cet épisode, on entrevue Muhiadian Osman, un jeune francophone originaire de Djibouti, et Marie Eve P. Stroesser du Centre d'Ado au Centre Communautaire Francophone Windsor-Essex-Kent (CCFWEK).

]]> To celebrate the Semaine Nationale de l'Immigration Francophone (National Francophone Immigration Week), this episode is entirely in french!

 

Dans cet épisode, on entrevue Muhiadian Osman, un jeune francophone originaire de Djibouti, et Marie Eve P. Stroesser du Centre d'Ado au Centre Communautaire Francophone Windsor-Essex-Kent (CCFWEK).

]]> Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 1321 1 2 full 101 - Intro to WE LIP with Ronnie Haidar 101 - Intro to WE LIP with Ronnie Haidar https://webelong.podbean.com/e/webelong-101-intro-to-we-lip-with-ronnie-haidar/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/webelong-101-intro-to-we-lip-with-ronnie-haidar/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 webelong.podbean.com/7d017c7e-87c2-3108-86a0-ef946b1fde4d In this introductory episode, we sit down with Ronnie Haidar, the Chair of the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP) to talk about our history, role in the community, and ongoing work to make Windsor-Essex a welcoming community.

]]> In this introductory episode, we sit down with Ronnie Haidar, the Chair of the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP) to talk about our history, role in the community, and ongoing work to make Windsor-Essex a welcoming community.

]]> In this introductory episode, we sit down with Ronnie Haidar, the Chair of the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP) to talk about our history, role in the community, and ongoing work to make Windsor-Essex a welcoming community. Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership false No 955 1 1 full WE Belong Podcast Trailer WE Belong Podcast Trailer https://webelong.podbean.com/e/we-belong-podcast-trailer/ https://webelong.podbean.com/e/we-belong-podcast-trailer/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:37:12 -0400 webelong.podbean.com/237f7b78-021d-3e78-ad4a-0245db7ba998 What is the WE Belong Podcast?

]]> What is the WE Belong Podcast?

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