Success story of the month
My Story - an interview with youth Agar Tenzin
This interview was completed on July 17th, 2012 via email.
We thank Agar for taking the time to do this interview and sharing his success story to give back to the youth community by encouraging other newcomer youth.
(excerpt from the interview below - to read the full interview, click here)
What is your involvement with the Parkdale Newcomer Youth Program?
Throughout my late high school years I started volunteering with the Newcomer Youth Program, and I loved being a part of it because it had lots of informative workshops and interesting things to learn every week. In the summer of 2010, I worked for Parkdale Intercultural Association under the Summer Students Jobs program as an office assistant for Newcomer Youth Summer Program under Kalsang’s supervision. It was a great learning experience as I was doing things that I wasn’t accustomed to, and it helped me in developing many employable skills such as team leading, communication, organizing and presentation.
What are some of the challenges you faced as a newcomer and how did you overcome them?
When I first came to Toronto in my early teens, I was basically a fish out of the water, as I wasn’t accustomed to the different culture and system here. It took a long time for me to grasp the different lifestyle and it wasn’t easy. One of the main issues was the language barrier as at the time my English wasn’t as good. But I kept practising and making new friends which helped speed up my learning of the language. I have always been a friendly person so making friends wasn’t that much of a big deal for me.
We thank Agar for taking the time to do this interview and sharing his success story to give back to the youth community by encouraging other newcomer youth.
(excerpt from the interview below - to read the full interview, click here)
What is your involvement with the Parkdale Newcomer Youth Program?
Throughout my late high school years I started volunteering with the Newcomer Youth Program, and I loved being a part of it because it had lots of informative workshops and interesting things to learn every week. In the summer of 2010, I worked for Parkdale Intercultural Association under the Summer Students Jobs program as an office assistant for Newcomer Youth Summer Program under Kalsang’s supervision. It was a great learning experience as I was doing things that I wasn’t accustomed to, and it helped me in developing many employable skills such as team leading, communication, organizing and presentation.
What are some of the challenges you faced as a newcomer and how did you overcome them?
When I first came to Toronto in my early teens, I was basically a fish out of the water, as I wasn’t accustomed to the different culture and system here. It took a long time for me to grasp the different lifestyle and it wasn’t easy. One of the main issues was the language barrier as at the time my English wasn’t as good. But I kept practising and making new friends which helped speed up my learning of the language. I have always been a friendly person so making friends wasn’t that much of a big deal for me.
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Picture Album of Parkdale Newcomer Youth Summer Program 2012
2. Youth Fall Workshop and Session Calendar is here! Click on Calendar page
Facebook Group: Parkdale Newcomer Youth
Twitter: @yMediaPP Follow us!
Enjoy Videos from our Youth Media Project Parkdale
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ympparkdale
Music Video of Newcomer Youth Summer Program - 2011
A music video depicting some of the activities of the Newcomer Youth Summer
Program of 2011 in Parkdale. The activities include bollywood dance, martial
arts training, outdoor sports and many more. The song used is "Sooraj Ki Baaho
Mein" taken from the bollywood movie "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara".
For more videos of our program activities, visit www.youtube.com/ympparkdale
Program of 2011 in Parkdale. The activities include bollywood dance, martial
arts training, outdoor sports and many more. The song used is "Sooraj Ki Baaho
Mein" taken from the bollywood movie "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara".
For more videos of our program activities, visit www.youtube.com/ympparkdale
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· Are 16-24 years of age · Want to take action on health issues affecting Toronto youth · Are interested in tobacco use prevention · Want to gain leadership and employable skills · Can commit to a minimum of 12 hours monthly Deadline to apply is: Friday, October 19, 2012. To register online visit: https://wx.toronto.ca/inter/tph/yhanreg.nsf/reg?OpenForm For more information please contact: Jessica Saunders Youth Engagement Coordinator Toronto Public Health [email protected] 416-338-0003 Nations to Nations: A Townhall Discussion
The objective of the town hall discussion is for a panel of special guests to tell the First Nations story around the War of 1812, and discuss this with non-Aboriginal members of the panel. In doing so, we hope to share parallel stories to other multicultural communities from across Toronto. By bringing together young people from First Nations communities and individuals of Aboriginal background, in the same room with youth from across Toronto from various cultural backgrounds, we hope to discuss the War of 1812 and similarities to civil war and Indigenous experiences in other countries around the globe.
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The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is a law in Ontario. Employers have to treat workers fairly. This law tells employers how to do that. http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=RIGHTS_BASIC&faq_id=4001115 For more information about worker rights in Ontario, visit: http://www.settlement.org/topics.asp?section=EM:MRAT:RIGHTS_BASIC Moving out ? Learn how to inform your landlordWHEN DO I HAVE TO TELL MY LANDLORD THAT I AM MOVING OUT?
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When you are new to Ontario, there is a 3-month waiting period for OHIP. During these 3 months, OHIP does not pay for any of your medical services. You can buy private health insurance to help you pay for treatments during that time. http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001251 For more information about private insurance in Ontario, visit: http://www.settlement.org/topics.asp?section=HE:OHIP:HEALTHINS_PRIVATE LGBTQ DROP IN at Parkdale CHC LGBTQ Drop in at PCHC (FLYER)
· Informal, positive space to meet other LGBTQ folks · Access resources, referrals, and harm reduction supplies · Guest speakers, movies and friendly conversation! · Snacks and TTC tokens will be provided WHEN: Tuesdays from 2-4PM starting September 4th WHERE: Board Room at Parkdale CHC 1229 Queen Street West, at Dufferin INFO: For more information, please contact: Connie: 416.537.0275, ext.232. Free Dental Care for Youth!
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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