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    13 hours ago

    Morning! A $1 from every ticket from is helping our friends at - who help new Canadians get access to healthcare services. We're also selling 50/50 tickets tomorrow with proceeds to REFUGE. (Cash only!)

    Max Kerman (centre) stands with fellow band members from Arkells in front of a yellow city bus bearing the sign "People's Champ."
    "We figure as global citizens we have to do our best to lend a hand." I spoke with of about how they are raising funds and awareness for refugees in Canada with for
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  2. 14 hours ago

    "We figure as global citizens we have to do our best to lend a hand." I spoke with of about how they are raising funds and awareness for refugees in Canada with for

    Max Kerman (centre) stands with fellow band members from Arkells in front of a yellow city bus bearing the sign "People's Champ."
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    Jun 21

    Journalist? Interested in reporting on ? Check these tips drawn from conversations with media professionals & refugees themselves on how to interview them, being mindful of their specific situation. via &

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    Jun 19

    Let’s never forget why the 1951 Refugee Covention was brought into existence in the first place. To offer protection to the Europeans fleeing persecution. Today it protects all of us. ⁠ ⁠

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    Jun 21

    I never saw images of gay black men in love growing up, and this lack of representation has always haunted me. So, I sought out queer couples of color, looking for inspiration. I got so much more. I'm very proud to present my first piece for

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    Jun 21

    “We figure as global citizens we have to do our best to lend a hand.” Canadian rockers headline hometown rally for Read about how they are standing

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    Jun 21

    A refugee child evacuated from Libya to Niger made this drawing. He could have been among the 220 people who drowned in the Mediterranean today. Let’s give more children safe pathways out of despair.

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    Jun 21

    "What I heard from them were shocking accounts of appalling violence." Representative writes in about the crisis unfolding in To learn more, please visit

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    Jun 20

    Back from vacation and officially confirmed that I was not spared the Rogers Publishing layoffs. After a little over a year as a video producer at my time has ended. Email me with opportunities: angelyn.francis81@gmail.com

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    Jun 20

    🇨🇦 in Canada The city of Toronto is standing in solidarity , with the and the sign lit blue in honour of millions of refugees the world over. Via

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    Jun 20

    🇨🇦 The city of Toronto is standing in solidarity The and the sign will both be lit blue tonight for Thank you for honouring the millions of children, women and men we are proud to support and protect every day of the year.

    The CN Tower illuminated in blue between two towers in downtown Toronto.
    The Toronto sign in front of City Hall in downtown Toronto illuminated in blue
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    Jun 20

    In the time it took you to read this tweet, 2-3 people were forced to leave behind everything and flee their homes.

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    Jun 20

    68.5 million displaced at the end of 2017. That is not just a number. It is 68.5 million persons who are without a home, 68.5 million stories of persecution, hardship, survival. 68.5 million children, women and men, just like you and me except in tragically different situations.

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    On World Refugee Day, I ask you to remember the millions who were forced to leave their homes. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and courage. Ours must be of solidarity, compassion and action.
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    Jun 20

    🇨🇦HELLO, CANADA! 🇨🇦 Let us know how you are marking today! We hope you'll join us today and every day as we stand at home and around the world

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    Jun 20

    🚨Today's the day!! Join us this at our event in Ottawa/Gatineau (2-4pm) at the , where we'll be speaking about the forced displacement crisis in () due to gang violence! ⏳There's still time to sign up!

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    Jun 20

    The will be lit blue tonight in support of Thank you to the City of and everyone across Canada who joins us in standing

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    Jun 20

    ☑️ chicken ☑️ spices ☑️ pita ☑️ memories of childhood & team up to recreate the Shawarma of Ahmed's childhood for . Step inside the Kitchen:

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    Jun 20

    Today, on , we honour the resilience and strength of refugees and displaced people, and acknowledge the profound hardships they face.

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    Jun 20

    Einstein was a refugee. Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian refugee. Refugees are human beings with equal rights to you and me. They have unbounded potential. Today is RT and stand

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    Jun 20

    The Toronto sign will be lit in light blue tonight for and the 68 million people around the world currently displaced from their homes because of conflict or persecution.

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