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Serenading us with his beautiful music tomorrow is Sari Alesh, as our musical interlude for #EOE2020.

Karima Ramji's Keynote Speech, "Toward a Culturally Intelligent Workplace", will kick start tomorrow's Employment Opportunity Exchange (EOE), an annual event that brings newcomer job-seekers and local employers together to exchange experiences and build meaningful relationships. Visit http://constructionfoundation.ca/we/ for more information on #EOE2020.

Hello lovely pumpkin heads from the #HereFamily Have you carved your pumpkin for our contest yet? We'll be choosing 3 winners with the most creative videos/photos of their pumpkins to win one of three grocery gift cards (one of $50 and two of $25). We can't wait to see the great work you'll all share. Join the fun! Deadline on October 30th. ... Tag @heremagazinecanada on IG in your photo or video to participate See more

The 10th edition of the South Asian Film Festival of Montréal - SAFFM is bringing you the films online and free this year from November 19 to 29! Watch out for their engaging and entertaining films that are a window into the world of #SouthAsia and its diaspora. For more information, check out the event page via this link: https://bit.ly/SAFFMtl10 Featured video below is Behind the Bhangra Boys.... https://www.youtube.com/watch

TOMORROW, finally! We are bringing newcomer job-seekers and employers in one space to collaborate and build relationships. It’s not too late to register yet DM us if you’re interested! #EOE2020 #WelcomeExchange #NewcomersToCanada #yyjevents #yyjemployment

We are grateful for all the support the community has showed usagain, this award would not have been possible without YOU! Check out the recording of the #LIA2020 awarding ceremony held on October 15th. Thrilled to be in the same virtual room with the other awardees who continue to develop and implement innovative literacy programs for the community! Here In Canada part: 21:30 mark until 30:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poX25qREil4&feature=youtu.be ... ABC Life Literacy Canada Canada Life Co

Thank you, Kathryn Marlow of CBC Radio, for the opportunity to share this achievement and the work that we do! We welcome the wider community to align with our cause and support organizations like ours for a more inclusive community. Shoutout to Sergio Ramos for sharing your experiences and insights as a newcomer! https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-93/clip/15803400

Get prepared for our contest! Fiona shared her #PumpkinCarving moment with a quick tutorial in our stories! Check it out and be inspired for your own carving style! Plus: Learn what to do with the pumpkin seeds afterwards! #pumpkincontest

Okay, we can't contain our excitement for thiswe are celebrating Halloween differently this time! Join our pumpkin carving contest and get a chance to win a $50 grocery card! Here's how: Record a video or a photo of you (with your friends or your family) with your most creative carved pumpkin... Follow us on Instagram, post your video/photo on Instagram with a brief description of what your carved pumpkin is and tag us @heremagazinecanada Deadline on October 30th We will choose 3 winners1 winner of the $50 grocery card and 2 winners of $25 grocery cardsto be announced on Halloween Day! Join the fun, boo-friends! #pumpkin #herefamily #pumpkincarving #pumpkincontest #hallowen2020

TONIGHT at 7pm, enjoy a night filled with stories from the IBPoC Community for The Flame: Real people telling real stories. With five storytellers & a musical guest, this year's The Flame will feature unique and incredible stories from individuals of various experiences. It will be a wonderful night to share together with family and friends! Follow the Belfry Theatre event page below.

Finally happening tomorrow! We are excited to be learning more about the traditional Indigenous art form of #beading and its importance in #IndigenousCanada from #FirstNations artist Sarah Underdown. It's not too late to register yet! Call Allison at 250.532.3759 or email at Welcome [email protected] now. *Registration for the FREE beading materials has closed, but general registration to participate is still OPEN.... #yyjevents #yyjarts

On October 21st, join Belfry Theatre and Here In Canada as we co-present the online edition of The Flamea long-running storytelling event in Vancouver and Victoria hosted by Deborah Williams and Michelle Poirier Brown, and featuring five storytellers and a musical guest. The five storytellers were invited from the Storytelling Workshop for #Indigenous, #Black and #PeopleOfColour that took place on October 17 and 18, conducted by Deborah, founder of The Flame #storytelling ev...ents. Click on the link to be updated! bit.ly/TheFlameOct21 #Storytelling #Representation #yyjevents #yyjarts

On October 21st, spend an evening of cultural sharing with us as local First Nations artist, Sarah Underdown, teaches us the Indigenous art form of beading. Learn about Indigenous culture while gaining a new skill. To register, please call or email Allison at 250.532.3759 or [email protected] #Beading #BeadingLovers #firstnationartist #firstnationsbeading #firstnationculture

In August, we were awarded the top Literacy Innovation Award in Canada by ABC Life Literacy Canada & Canada Life Co! Along with the other winners, join us in the virtual awards ceremony and roundtable discussion hosted by ABC on Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 AM PDT (1PM EST). Learn more about the organizations that have made a difference by providing innovative programs that help develop adult #literacy and essential skills in communities across Canada. Register via bit.ly/LIAAwarding

This Thanksgiving, we send our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our unique Here In Canada family, who have continually supported one another over these many challenging months. How wonderful it is to see our Here Family growing and making things happen in the community. Have a joyous Thanksgiving Day with those close to you, everyone! Share something you are grateful for! ... Music: Rain Musician: iksonmusic

We love to share #multicultural knowledge here! Check out the hard work and detailed process in the Japanese tradition of wearing a #kimono. "There are so many things to prepare before and after wearing Kimono. For example, to get rid of crease/fold/wrinkle on Kimono due to it being stocked, the Kimono should be hung for about a week before wearing. And after wearing it, the Kimono needs to be hung to get rid of sweat attached from the human body. Belt, undergarment and un...derwear for Kimono should be done the same. (And those process requires space.) There is a method to fold Kimono to minimize crease/fold/wrinkle. It’s also a learning...Kimono makes me feel special and move/behave more elegant, I really like myself in Kimono" - Satoe Kira Photo credit: John-Evan Snow #japanesekimono #japanesetradition #multiculturalism