Success story of the month
My Story by Rinchen Khando
I arrived in Canada under family class in the summer of 2010 with my teenage son, Choewang. From my friend, Kalsang who is also the youth settlement worker, I found out about Newcomer Youth Summer Program for my son. Since he couldn't start school in the summer, I encouraged him to join the summer program and meet other newcomer youth. He attended all activities in the program, met new friends and came home happy winning various gifts for writing contest and so on. From September 2010 to June 2011, he continued attending the youth program in Parkdale and became a member of their youth project and leadership group while doing very well in school as well. The confidence, experience and skills he got from the after-school youth program led him to a successful interview for summer job with the TDSB's Focus on Youth Toronto program.
Now coming to my story, besides getting other settlement assistance from Kalsang, I sought advice on employment. I was a Tibetan Language teacher in India for over 20 years before moving to Canada. In order to prepare for a new career here, I attended Ever Green College for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma and graduated in 2011. Kalsang helped me with my first resume and suggested that I pay a visit to JobStart on Dufferin (close to Parkdale) to seek further employment related support. There I attended several pre-employment workshops. My job developer put me in the mentoring program where I was lucky to get a Public Health Nurse to be my mentor. We met several times during which she gave me great advice on my new career.
My first PSW job was with a temp agency, HomeStead after which I got a part time position at a Long Term Care Centre with City of Toronto in December 2011. Just last month, in April I passed another interview at Kensington Garden Long Term Care and got the position of a casual worker. After a few years, my goal is to become a registered nurse.
My journey in Canada since summer 2010 has been one of hardship, struggle and success. In my journey, my son and I received a lot of support from my settlement worker, Kalsang as well as from my mentor through JobStart program. I want to thank everyone who helped me and also the Canadian government for giving newcomer families real support through settlement and employment programs.
THANK YOU!
Now coming to my story, besides getting other settlement assistance from Kalsang, I sought advice on employment. I was a Tibetan Language teacher in India for over 20 years before moving to Canada. In order to prepare for a new career here, I attended Ever Green College for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma and graduated in 2011. Kalsang helped me with my first resume and suggested that I pay a visit to JobStart on Dufferin (close to Parkdale) to seek further employment related support. There I attended several pre-employment workshops. My job developer put me in the mentoring program where I was lucky to get a Public Health Nurse to be my mentor. We met several times during which she gave me great advice on my new career.
My first PSW job was with a temp agency, HomeStead after which I got a part time position at a Long Term Care Centre with City of Toronto in December 2011. Just last month, in April I passed another interview at Kensington Garden Long Term Care and got the position of a casual worker. After a few years, my goal is to become a registered nurse.
My journey in Canada since summer 2010 has been one of hardship, struggle and success. In my journey, my son and I received a lot of support from my settlement worker, Kalsang as well as from my mentor through JobStart program. I want to thank everyone who helped me and also the Canadian government for giving newcomer families real support through settlement and employment programs.
THANK YOU!
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Project period: April to June 2012
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Project period: April to June 2012
Youth Creative Spot
By Rabyang
Literature
Hunger Games
Rated PG - a movie review by Tsewang
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Hunger games
Release date: 23rd march 2012
Rating: PG-13
This was basically the movie that my friends were talking about like 2 months ago and actually my whole school was talking about this movie. I had to go watch this movie with my friends. What I thought about the movie is in this review.
The best-selling book by Suzanne Collins 'The Hunger Games' was read by teenagers aged from 10 to 18 from all over the world although it was a young adult novel. It was directed by Gary Ross who was also the writer for this movie. This movie was made at a setting of a dystopian society where the rich ones rule the world and the poor ones suffer and were kept in different districts. Every year, they choose two representatives (boy and a girl) from each district to compete with the other 11 districts in the "Hunger Games" where only one survivor is declared to be the winner. The winner is supposed to get a life filled with luxuries. The movie portrays a strong, confident and a fearless sister who volunteers on behalf of her sister whose name is picked. She is also a very skilled hunter and is very suitable for the game.
It made me more excited to watch the movie since I didn't read the book and didn't know the story. However, the day of the movie release it made the news channels to talk about how packed the movie theaters were and I went to Cineplex (Scotia bank Theatre) where the movie was sold out and almost 10 of the halls were screening the same movie which was a big hit for the movie. Even though, I had to watch the movie from the front seat (worst seating) and hurt my neck in a way, it was worth watching with all the exciting twists of the movie and the whole story itself. They were talking about this movie way ahead of the release date which made all the audience get over- excited including the people who didn't read the book (like me!). It made me feel like reading the book right after watching the movie which I have done with halfway through the book already!
The plot of the movie was very interesting; it was about how young teenagers from a capital compete in the name of their own district and how they are responsible in the name of their district. The setting was amazing with them traveling to another world in a train and competing in a game. I liked how the female character Katniss is shown to be strong and more confident. She was an inspiration to the viewers with her courageous and kind character that enhanced the content of the movie. She wanted to keep the promise to her sister of coming back safe and winning the game. However she wasn't violent enough towards her competitors although she wanted to win. It showed how you have to be kind, smart and courageous all at the same time to win the hearts of the people and basically win the game in the end. She was shown to be an example of how youth these days should be to succeed in their life. It was interesting how the sponsor sent her an ointment that totally cured a huge wound and also saved Peeta from dying.
From a youth's perspective, the make-up of all the other characters in the hunger games arena was hilarious except for the main character who actually looked nice. Although they were trying to make them look like people from another planet, it didn’t have the best effect. The sound effect for this movie was very intense and exclamatory. I found out that this movie was visually violent for kids to watch and the game being about killing each other which is absolutely destructive in the eyes of kids. It was rated PG 13 which was good to make sure that kids under 13 could come with their parents. Therefore, the rating was acceptable.
With the best-selling story, this movie shines in the theaters and is worth a watch. I have heard in the news about its sequel coming up next which makes me talk about it from now. Well, for now I would stick to the book and wait patiently.
I would rate this movie 6 out of 10!
April in Review by Kalsang
In April, Newcomer Youth Program ran successfully
with the services provided to youth clients through assistance & referrals
on settlement issues including the weekly programs on language and
tutoring. The highlight of the month was
Girls Active for Health project launched this month (more details below).
Language Skills Development for Newcomer Youth - Wednesdays
Four sessions were held in April on Wednesdays. As a follow up to the culture topic discussed at the last session of March, youth went for an AGO trip on April 4th. To read the full review click here.
Language Skills Development for Newcomer Youth - Wednesdays
Four sessions were held in April on Wednesdays. As a follow up to the culture topic discussed at the last session of March, youth went for an AGO trip on April 4th. To read the full review click here.
CALENDAR: Newcomer Youth Program's Weekly Schedule
Opportunity
Contribute to the CCR Youth Network Music Video!
About the project:
This spring, members of the CCR Youth Network are collaborating from coast to coast to create a national music video. Emerging artist and youth worker Saa Andrew is coordinating the project, in collaboration with the Multicultural Association of Fredericton http://www.mcaf.nb.ca/ and Battle of the Arts NB http://www.battleofthearts.ca/about-bota Objective: We want to encourage youth to get involved in their communities and in our coalition to promote refugee and immigrant youth rights in Canada. This message and full details available online at: http://ccrweb.ca/en/youth/musicvideo Win a Free Movie Ticket!
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Managing Editor: Kalsang Dolma (Youth Settlement Worker - ISAP)
2012 Youth Editorial Board:
2012 Youth Editorial Board:
- Tsewang Dhargyal
- Dudoul Tenzin
- Rigden Lhawang
- Tenzin Rabyang
- Tenzin Choeyang
- Tenzin Namsel
- Bipin Aasi
- Namdol Lama