National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for all to reflect on the painful legacy of Canada’s residential school system, to honour the Survivors and the children who never made it home, and to reaffirm…
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Mojgan Karimykhoshroo

A life half-lived

Mojgan Karimykhoshroo’s journey from a successful career in Iran, to a new beginning in Canada at over 50 years of age, exemplifies the power of lifelong learning. Her story is a reminder that with determination and a positive outlook, individuals…
Mojgan Karimykhoshroo

Living my dream as an ECE

How difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. Neetu Nagpal proudly held up the children’s book she authored and illustrated while reading the final page, “Now we know that flowers need sun and water to grow.” Neetu’s book is beautifully bound…

The transformative power of education

Nelofar Rahimi, or Nelly as friends know her, was born in Pakistan, the child of Afghan refugees. When she was just five years old, Nelly and her family immigrated to Canada and settled in Burnaby. Recalling the sacrifices her parents…

Overcoming anxiety

As Michelle read the letter of recommendation from her instructor, Allen Hoolaeff, she filled with emotion, “He wrote, ‘Michelle creates opportunities for her clients to become who they want to be. She is a strong leader but does not accomplish…
Michelle wearing her Student of the Year gown. She graduated at 50 and now helps other wounded women to heal.

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