PhoenixSerenityMar 20, 2023

Two men who #NearlyDied in 2016 during their treacherous walk across the #CanadaUS #border in the frigid cold say it's a #privilege to finally call themselves Canadians. 
With the red & white of the #Canadian flag draped over their back, Seidu Mohammed & Razak Iyal became #citizens of their new home in separate #VirtualCeremonies earlier this month. 

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6783528

#Newcomers #refugees #RoadToFreedom #FleeingOppression #FleeingViolence #NewLifeInCanada #WelcomeNewCitizens #Diversity

Refugees who lost fingers to frostbite in near-fatal 2016 bid to cross border become Canadian citizens | CBC News

Two men who nearly died in 2016 during their treacherous walk across the Canada-U.S. border in the frigid cold say it's a privilege to finally call themselves Canadians. 

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PhoenixSerenityMar 18, 2023

#BCgovernment has a 10 year, $734-million plan to build 1,500 housing spaces for #women & #children #FleeingViolence . In the meantime, Julie said people are #trapped in #DangerousSituations .
She’s calling for greater #FinancialSupport for #survivors , who may have been #FinanciallyDrained by #AbusivePartners .

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/vancouver-island/2023/3/17/1_6318830.amp.html

#VancouverIsland #vanisle #DomesticViolence #LackOfHousing #SafeHousing #DomesticAbuse #HelpForSurvivorsNeeded #BritishColumbia #BCPoli #SocialProblems

A place to land, then back to abuse? Vancouver Island woman flags housing gap

A Vancouver Island woman has managed to get out of an abusive home, but fears she’ll soon be right back where she started.

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