Migrants

Peace + Literacy Event at RDPL

by andrewkooman on September 12, 2011

I had the privilege to speak at a Peace + Literacy event at the Dawe branch of the Red Deer Public Library last week. As I prepared to speak, I was reminded of my grandparents who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War.  I was grateful I could share some of their story, including the [...]

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Excerpt: Disappointed by Hope

by andrewkooman on May 31, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book Disappointed by Hope: Migrants and Refugees in Search of A Better Country Visit www.raisetheirvoice.com for more details. A Child Among Men: Children in Immigration Detention Centres “Mother!” Bao yells as the man in green uniform pulls her away. She stretches out her hand toward him and [...]

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