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Migrant voices #3: awesome newcomers in Vancouver, BC

Sooo if you know me, you know I love migrants. Q: So what’s a girl to do when she is trolling in the town? A: Meet the people and listen to their stories, especially as they relate to migration and… Read more ›

Jan 16, 2015

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Flashback to the Palawan refugee camp, 1979-80

Now just to note: my parents were there and I was not! As life would have it, I was fortunate enough to visit Palawan in the Philippines and saw the remmants of the “Viet Village” where an old refugee camp… Read more ›

Jan 08, 2015

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Asian travels, Family, good ol' Van n home visits, International, Migrant VOICES, MIGRATION

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Migrant voices #2: Geneva Paquis edition: drugs, escorts, depanneurs

I have that tingly feeling in my fingers that occurs when I spend too much time on the computer. It’s basically carpal tunnel syndrome!!!! Ahhhhhhh! So I write this while in a wrist brace lol. Ok but in memory lane,… Read more ›

Dec 22, 2014

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Geneva, In praise of friends, Lists, Migrant VOICES, MIGRATION

In praise of friends, Integration rox

The making of a statement, for the United Nations :P

So for the past couple years, I have attended A LOT of meetings, conferences, workshops, experts’ consultations, dialogues, seminars….ummmm whatever you wanna call it, I was there! GOOD THING this was all related to migrants and refugees b/c if I… Read more ›

Dec 21, 2014

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Geneva, Migrant VOICES, MIGRATION, Must-dos :), On vanity :(

2014, Word vomit, Work

International Migrant Day 2014 edition–aquafit & good vibrations

It’s a designated day by the United Nations: DECEMBER 18th. But honestly, before I started working in this sector of migrant advocacy, I wasn’t aware of it. 😛 Q: how does a UN day affect the celebrated ppl, ie. the… Read more ›

Dec 19, 2014

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Canada, good ol' Van n home visits, Migrant VOICES, MIGRATION, Positive thoughts for you and me!

2014, Annie, gym, Integration rox, Water

MIGRANT VOICES #1: My dad aka a modest former refugee

If you see him in our garden or when he’s at work, he’s SMILING! We always joke that he’s Mr. Popular at his school b/c he’s got this WIDE-TOOTHED grin that lights up easily and for everyone (almost 😛 )… Read more ›

Nov 29, 2014

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Diaspora, Family, Migrant VOICES, MIGRATION

On migrant stories: new series MIGRANT VOICES

Here’s the thing: people’s lives and stories are their own. I may have the time and the ability to report on the ones I hear but they are not mine. And sometimes, you only meet people once and so you… Read more ›

Nov 29, 2014

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Migrant voices #3: awesome newcomers in Vancouver, BC

Flashback to the Palawan refugee camp, 1979-80

Migrant voices #2: Geneva Paquis edition: drugs, escorts, depanneurs

The making of a statement, for the United Nations :P

International Migrant Day 2014 edition–aquafit & good vibrations

MIGRANT VOICES #1: My dad aka a modest former refugee

On migrant stories: new series MIGRANT VOICES