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Introducing Mikaela Torres, New Executive Director at CVIMS
The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS) is very pleased to introduce our new Executive Director, Mikaela Torres. Originally from the Philippines, Mikaela attained degrees from the...
View ArticleNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021
Recently, the Government of Canada passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday under the name: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an opportunity for each...
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Basil Oniya, Determination Leads to Success
Basil Onyia Prior moving to Canada, Basil Onyia has worked and lived in Missouri, USA where he started his HR career. When arrived to Canada, Basil could not land a job or an interview due to lack of...
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Success story: Francis Guyver
Before moving to Canada, Francis worked in the forestry industry in Scotland for eight years, where he gained enough experience and knowledge to work anywhere in Scotland. However, when he moved with...
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Importance of Outdoor Play in Winter
Our Children are so fortunate to be learning here on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. The weather in Nanaimo is mild and children can play for long periods of time outdoors if they wear appropriate...
View ArticleSupport Mental Health for Newcomers and Refugees
Immigrants contribute to Canada’s economy in various areas such as the health sector, business, science and technology, food services, and others. Newcomers and refugees boost our economy and the...
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Photos from CVIMS’ celebration on the National Indigenous Peoples Day Throughout the years, we’ve been connecting the local Indigenous communities with newcomers here in Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo) and the...
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Welcoming Week 2022
Published in Nanaimo Magazine Welcoming Week 2022 is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that ensure everyone feels welcome and belongs in their local community, no...
View ArticleCVIMS and the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network
The Early Childhood Pedagogy Network has accepted CVIMS’s letter of interest to work with a community Early Years Pedagogist (EYP). Our childminding team at CVIMS will be working with the Early Years...
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BC Demographics Survey
Every individual should have the chance to flourish in a province where opportunities are distributed equitably. However, our society’s existing systems and structures often fail to consider the...
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