Classroom moments

Power of perspective

October 21, 2023 · Leave a comment

Two student immigrants from Germany in two different classes, are given the same response by their classes…. One boy was traumatized and carried that hurt for decades. The other saw it much differently.

Classroom moments

A 6 year old’s dramatic shift

June 1, 2017 · Leave a comment

A dramatic change for a 6 year old from a simple, thoughtful adventure with a tutor ( and a neighbourhood peer). He was able to move past social exclusion and bullying to finding his place in school.

Community Stories

Abebe Teklu : social activist, professor

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Remarkable stories from an activist from Ethiopia who escaped captivity and eventually made his way to Canada, becoming the first African-Canadian blind person known to have completed a PhD at any of British Columbia’s universities. Here he shares reflections on

Navigating Multiple Worlds

Navigating Multiple Worlds

June 4, 2012 · Leave a comment

 A PhD research project working with immigrant youth, is acting like a catalyst for change in Victoria, BC. To view the playlist of participant focus points, click here.