Peer Networking
Events
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Peer Networking: A SOPA Client’s Journey to Success in Canada
What is it really like to start a new life and career in Canada? Hear directly from SOPA client Danny Rubbo about his experience settling in British Columbia — the challenges, lessons learned, career journey, and practical tips he wishes to share with other newcomers preparing for Canada. Bring your questions and learn from someone who has been through the newcomer journey.
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Peer Networking: Manitoba Employment Standards & Rights
Planning to work in Manitoba? Canadian workplace standards, responsibilities, and workers’ rights may be different from those in your home country. Hear from a former newcomer who now works in workplace safety and gain practical information to help you better understand your rights and what to expect in a Manitoba workplace.
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Peer Networking: From Client to SOPA Volunteer
Curious about volunteering with SOPA and how it could support your newcomer journey? Hear firsthand from former SOPA client and current volunteer Fisolami Sodeinde as she shares her experience—from getting started to giving back to the newcomer community. Discover how volunteering can help you gain Canadian experience, build connections, share your skills, and develop a stronger sense of community in Canada.
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Peer Networking: Francophones in Manitoba
Planning to settle in Manitoba and looking for support in French? Join this conversation circle with former SOPA clients who now support French-speaking newcomers as employment and immigration counsellors at CDEM and Pluri-Elles. Hear about their own immigration journeys, learn practical job search strategies, and discover services available to help Francophones build connections and settle successfully in Winnipeg.
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Peer Networking: My City- Calgary Connections
Moving to Calgary or curious about what life in the city is really like? Join former SOPA client Oluwatomisin (Tomisin) Tijani as she shares her personal experience of making Calgary home, what she enjoys about the city, and what she has discovered along the way. Connect with others who are new or preparing to move to Calgary, bring your questions, and get a newcomer’s perspective in a casual and welcoming space.
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Peer Networking: Share Your Success – Manitoba Physicians
Are you an internationally educated physician preparing for your career in Manitoba? Join an inspiring panel of internationally educated physicians as they share their experiences building their careers in the province. Hear firsthand about navigating the licensing process, exploring employment opportunities, adapting to Canadian workplace culture, and the lessons they learned along the way. Bring your questions and gain practical insights from professionals who have been through the journey themselves.