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My Canada Starts Here - Jimmy Sebulime

Role - Producer Director Shooter

This short profile of Jimmy Sebulime, a Ugandan who came to Canada in 1990 and now works with young people in both countries, is part of a series of films about immigrants to Canada that have used the services of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region to help them start a new life.

       
     
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My Canada Starts Here - Bilal

Bilal talks about his journey from war torn Syria to Canada where he has been inspired by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

       
     
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My Canada Starts Here - Linda

Role - Producer Director Shooter

Linda talks about her decision to relocate to Canada in order to give her son a better education, and how the YMCA is helping her prepare to enter the Canadian workforce.

       
     
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My Canada Starts Here - Omar Jammeh

Role - Producer Director Shooter

Part of a series of profile films of newcomers to Canada who avail of the services of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region. Omar sought refuge in Canada after having been jailed and tortured in Gambia for his sexuality. He now works in fashion retail in Ottawa.

       
     
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My Canada Starts Here - Patient

Role - Producer Director Shooter

At seven years old Patient witnessed his family being gunned down during the civil war in Congo. He has now started a new life in Canada and a career having been through the YMCA's Power of Trades program. 

       
     
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Citizen Bakiza

Role - Producer Director Shooter

A young woman from Jordan with big dreams becomes a Canadian citizen at the Family Taggart YMCA in Ottawa.