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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-04-19, Page 9Wednesday, April 19, 2017 • Signal Star 9 Multicultural Association of Perth -Huron How the MAI'H helps newcomers A4P- adjust to life in Canada Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star the Multicultural Associa- tion of Perth -Huron is strictly a volunteer based organization that offers ser- vices to newcomers to Canada. President and Founder Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa, once a newcomer to Canada him- self, understands the process of transition into Canadian culture, and offers services to immigrants and refugees. 'I he organization covers all of Perth -I luron, all help on a voluntary basis, from trans- lators to presenters at infor- mation sessions. Once a month the MAP11 offers a session to newcom- ers, teaching them how to recycle, since many originate from a country that does not recycle or does not under- stand the importance of recycling. "There are massive cul- tural differences and inte- grating the newcomers into the community is very important. The culture shock is an issue and this organiza- tion helps integrate new- comers to life in Canada and to belong to a community," said Dr. 1Vordofa. The organization and its volunteers used to host these sessions with immigrant and refugee families in Tim Ilor- tons, but a public and busy setting wasn't conducive to. feeling safe and learning. The sessions are now held in community Libraries, or the organizers go door-to- door, helping the newcom- ers integrate and transition to life in Canada. The Multicultural Association of Perth -Huron offers informational sessions about life in Canada to newcomers, whether immigrants or refugees. One particular session is to teach the newcomers about the importance of recycling. Photos by Kathleen Smith/Goderich Signal Star Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa, President and Founder of the Multicultural Association of Perth -Huron, volunteers to better inform newcomers on life in Canadian culture. 1'he newcomers are also offered resettlement services and information on how to transition into Canadian life on topics such as housing, elnployltient, education and more. "The Council Members and the Mayor of Goderich support this program and believe it is important to teach newcomers about recycling and life in Canada," explained Dr. Wordofa. 'there are upcoming Multi- cultural Association of Perth - Huron events for the commu- nity to look forward to and a. support: June 21, "Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony" in Goder- ich and June 25, "Goderich Multicultural Festival': For more information on the Multicultural Associa- tion of Perth -Huron, visit www.maph.ca. See page 17 for more photos. gym* R ELM ( Land Exchange Ltd. 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