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The Newcomers is a media publication where we explore the whole, real, human stories behind the Canadian immigrant experience. The struggles, the frustrations, the lessons, the joys, and the bitter-sweet feeling of starting life afresh in Canada.
Each episode, guide, or story we publish tries to answer one question: what does it mean to be an immigrant?
Why subscribe?
Because I believe these stories contribute to a richer and more diverse understanding of the human experience.
I believe these stories help foster empathy and connection in a world that feels divided. I believe these stories lead to more connection, understanding, and compassion. I believe deep in my soul that the immigrant story transcends the narrow categorizations we sometimes see used.
As Esquire’s Mark Warren puts it, “The Internet is brimming with dehumanizing ad hominem, empty tribal polemics and vitriolic labeling. We are in danger of being destroyed by all of that.”
So without sounding too preachy, I’m hoping The Newcomers can help encourage a different approach. One where the immigrant isn’t seen as a monolith. One where the immigrant story helps us see them as humans and not enemies who’ve come to take our houses and jobs. One that builds bridges and communities.
My hope is that each of these stories lets us see familiar worlds in new ways.
Dozie Anyaegbunam,
Managing Editor, The Newcomers
