When we care enough to imagine alternatives and believe they are truly possible, we simultaneously need to grieve for how that alternative doesn’t yet exist for us. This work requires solidarity with those in resistance with the status quo.
Vision & Mission
Story Of The Month
Our vision
is collective liberation from systemic oppression.
Our mission
is to be deeply connected and grounded in the stories of those most impacted by systems of oppression and to write new narratives together.
Our work
is to imagine equitable futures and do everything we can to make them real.
Story Of The Month
A Story By Tarik
Level 1+
My name is Tarik and I am a newcomer from Morocco who landed in Canada two days before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
These are some of the stories and lessons from my settlement experience. I came to Toronto by myself but prepared for this undertaking for 1.5 years with the help of my brother and the support of my mother. Over the past 6 years, I’ve been working in marketing while consistently practicing yoga at home. In the summer of 2019, I started developing the idea of becoming a yoga instructor. So, after completing an intensive 200-H yoga training in Mallorca (Spain), I became a certified yoga teacher.
I believe that instructing yoga is a major responsibility because, on the one hand, it’s a timeless gift that allows anyone to take care of their body and mind. And on the other hand, I guide my students through challenging classes while making sure they stay injury-free despite their different bodies and injuries.
Despite coming to Toronto two days before the pandemic outbreak, I feel truly lucky and blessed to be here. I’ve been working on my immigration project for more than a year and a half and seeing my boldest life project come to completion is truly fulfilling. I’m thankful for all those sleepless nights, holidays invested in preparing for the language tests (TEF and IELTS), and countless hours of dealing with the paperwork.
Lastly, ask for help. As newcomers, we don’t have to figure out everything on our own. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help. Just recently, I sought help after having a strong emotional experience. I called the Distress Centre of Toronto to talk to a counsellor after a strong emotional altercation during my settlement. I didn’t want to bother my friends or my family with it, I just wanted to talk to someone who would listen to me and offer moral support. At the end of the call, I saw the situation clearly and with detachment. It was critically important to seek help. There’s no shame in it.
A Story By Tarik
Level 1+
My name is Tarik and I am a newcomer from Morocco who landed in Canada two days before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
These are some of the stories and lessons from my settlement experience. I came to Toronto by myself but prepared for this undertaking for 1.5 years with the help of my brother and the support of my mother. Over the past 6 years, I’ve been working in marketing while consistently practicing yoga at home. In the summer of 2019, I started developing the idea of becoming a yoga instructor. So, after completing an intensive 200-H yoga training in Mallorca (Spain), I became a certified yoga teacher.
I believe that instructing yoga is a major responsibility because, on the one hand, it’s a timeless gift that allows anyone to take care of their body and mind. And on the other hand, I guide my students through challenging classes while making sure they stay injury-free despite their different bodies and injuries.
Despite coming to Toronto two days before the pandemic outbreak, I feel truly lucky and blessed to be here. I’ve been working on my immigration project for more than a year and a half and seeing my boldest life project come to completion is truly fulfilling. I’m thankful for all those sleepless nights, holidays invested in preparing for the language tests (TEF and IELTS), and countless hours of dealing with the paperwork.
Lastly, ask for help. As newcomers, we don’t have to figure out everything on our own. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help. Just recently, I sought help after having a strong emotional experience. I called the Distress Centre of Toronto to talk to a counsellor after a strong emotional altercation during my settlement. I didn’t want to bother my friends or my family with it, I just wanted to talk to someone who would listen to me and offer moral support. At the end of the call, I saw the situation clearly and with detachment. It was critically important to seek help. There’s no shame in it.
Inspiring Journeys for All CLB Levels
Inspiring Journeys for All CLB Levels
Explore the inspiring journeys of newcomers and young Canadians, with stories tailored to your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 1–7) for a professional and accessible experience.
Previous
Next
