Life 2.0: Full list of stories in series profiling immigrants and refugees helping shape Calgary now
CBC Calgary has partnered with MRU's Bachelor of Communication-Journalism program and Calgary Journal
In partnership with Mount Royal University's Bachelor of Communication-Journalism program and the Calgary Journal, CBC Calgary is publishing a series profiling some of the immigrants and refugees who moved here and how they're helping shape our city.
The series started rolling out on Saturday, April 14, 2018. As each article is posted, it will be added to the list below:
How soccer saved MRU student Yusuph Kalenga
Soccer sheltered Kalenga as a young boy amidst the trauma of a Tanzanian refugee camp. Now his traumatic past gives him the internal strength necessary to excel with the Mount Royal University Cougars and to pursue a professional soccer career.
Scars of first Gulf War remain for Dijla Al-Rekabi, despite success in Canada
Difficult situations have dominated much of Dijla Al-Rekabi's life — from being a war survivor to a stranger in a new country — but they have also informed the work she does at the Calgary Board of Education.
Newcomers illiterate in native tongue struggle to learn English
They sing songs, memorize the days of the week, learn how to hold a pencil and practice writing their names. Donna Clarke's adult students are all newcomers who, for various reasons, lack literacy in both English and their native tongue.
Serbian LGBTQ leader finds sanctuary in Calgary
Growing up in Zaječar, a small city in Serbia, Boban Stojanović was only aware of one thing about queer people: they were weird and mentally ill.
Calgary entrepreneur creates a platform to help job seekers in Africa
Francis Duahn's life in Liberia was unexpectedly stripped from him because of a brutal civil war. After fleeing conflicts in several African countries he found refuge in Canada.
Immigrants and refugees often face additional barriers escaping domestic violence
Leaving an abusive relationship can be a big challenge. For immigrants and refugees, there are often additional obstacles, including cultural stigma, language and immigration status.
Ghanaian immigrant once trapped between worlds finds her passion helping others
When she was young, Nicole M'Carthy felt trapped between two cultures. Born in Ghana and raised in Canada, she endured racial bullying and almost lost sight of herself.
Activist Iman Bukhari battles racism in Canada
After moving from Pakistan to Canada, Iman Bukhari experienced racism as an 11-year-old. But that experience contributed to the work she now does as an activist and documentary filmmaker, helping show others the reality of race relations in this country.
Giving newcomers a warm welcome, literally
Immigrants and refugees may not realize the extent of Canada's cold weather — what to wear and how to deal with freezing temperatures. It's a bigger problem when they can't afford warm clothes.
Irish immigrant turns childhood teasing into a strength
Calgary immigrant advocate Wendy Auger comes by her role naturally. Born in Ireland, her family moved to Canada when she was 12.
German basketball player's hoop dreams take him to Canada
Max Eisele has always had a passion for basketball and even played professionally in his native Germany, but the European education system wouldn't let him pursue both a degree and a basketball career. He moved to Canada to get the best of both worlds.
Engineer fled war and racism to find community in Canada
Since it gained independence from Belgium in 1962, Burundi has been a place of unrest. Ethnic divisions between the Hutus and Tutsis resulted in a hostile atmosphere where everybody knew which group everybody else belonged to.
