In the rapidly evolving landscape of immigration and resettlement, the role of volunteer management cannot be understated. Volunteers form the backbone of immigration / Newcomers settlement agencies like Moncton Cares, providing invaluable support to newcomers as they navigate the complexities of integrating into a new society. To ensure that these volunteers can effectively carry out…
Immigration settlement agencies like Moncton Cares play a pivotal role in the integration process of newcomers, acting as a bridge between the immigrants and their new communities. These agencies, while crucial, face a plethora of unique challenges that differentiate them from other volunteer-driven organizations. Diverse Volunteer Base One of the primary challenges is managing a…
This week presented me with an unparalleled opportunity that I’m eager to share with my readers. I had the honor of attending a round-table discussion with none other than Canada’s Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly. The event, organized by the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce, delved deep into some pressing topics of global interest. Minister Joly:…
Living in a Small Town: The Beauty of Community and Celebration There’s a unique charm to living in a small town. Beyond the quieter streets, fresher air, and slower pace of life, one advantage stands out the most: the strong sense of community. And when you combine that with the vibrant culture of the Indian…
On February 20th, Moncton witnessed a splendid celebration of cultures with the Taste of Diversity event, held at the YMCA North. Coordinated by Moncton Cares to mark Family Day, the event brought together newcomers from over 20 nations, proudly sharing their traditions, customs, and culinary treasures. The turnout was overwhelming, with a crowd of more…
Since we moved to Moncton we had one concern there was no place of worship for us. My brain never stopped thinking about how this can be done. Usually, you need a critical mass to support such kind of an initiative. After 3 years now I can see the dream coming true. We have now…
It was a wonderful celebration of Janmasthami in Moncton, Organized by GSNB ( Gujarati Samaj New Brunswick). More than 100 people participated in the group and enjoyed.
We had a great Independence Day Celebration at Moncton, New Brunswick. Would love to share a couple of good photos.
As a newcomer in Canada, you may have this question about TFSA vs RRSP and what should be the first to start with, etc. I would like to give some easy pointers. RRSP gives you immediate tax savings vs TFSA gives you retirement tax savings ( According to me I want to save more tax…
Indian diaspora had an amazing mosaiq this year in Moncton. Photos to be added later on. Noticable pointers from a newcomer organization founder. Very few locals participated in the event Sponsors were physically absent on event There was no public servant or immigrant-focused government fraternity visited and engaged with the crowd. All 3 things are…