Southern Europe Recruitment Mission

Representatives of the Manitoba government’s immigration program (the MPNP) will be in southern European in June to interview skilled workers for temporary and long-term employment opportunities in Canada.

MPNP officials and Manitoba employers will be in Spain, Italy and Greece in early June to interview nationals of those countries for pre-arranged jobs in industry, business, service, trades and other skilled occupations. (Portuguese passport holders also eligible.)

Pay attention to this To attend one of these events and be interviewed you must first e-mail the MPNP.  Only pre-selected candidates may attend events .

According to the bulletin, they will be looking for Temporary Employment and Permanent Immigration candidates. These are the pre-requisites:

Temporary employment

To be considered you must:

• be a national and passport holder of Greece, Italy, Spain or Portugal.
• be age 21 to 45
• have graduated from at least a one-year post-secondary education or training program with a diploma, degree or certificate
• have at least two years full-time work experience in the past five years demonstrated by a resumé
• have job-ready English proficiency demonstrated by a score of 5 or higher on a recent IELTS test

This is important! >  E-mail your expression of interest to mpnpexploratoryvisit@gov.mb.ca, Subject line: Southern Europe Recruitment Mission (country). Attach your resumé, IELTS document and copy of your passport from the country specified (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece). Include your Skype address.

 Be wise, pay attention and follow the exact directives you are given to be taken seriously! 

Deadline: May 20.

Expressions of interest will be screened by the MPNP and public services in each country based on the qualification requirements of employer job descriptions.

Candidates selected after an employment interview must then apply for a Canadian work permit.

The MPNP is conducting the Southern Europe Recruitment Mission with the co-operation of Manitoba employers and the Greek, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cultural communities in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Permanent immigration

Qualified candidates may also state in their e-mail to the MPNP their interest in immigrating to Manitoba as Canadian permanent residents. The MPNP may extend an Invitation to such candidates to apply to immigrate subject to established program criteria.

Important notice: Neither being interviewed for employment opportunities nor receiving an invitation to apply to the MPNP as part of the Southern Europe Recruitment Mission guarantee employment in Manitoba.

What can you do with this information?

My advice on what you can do with this…

• You have 16 days only. Don’t sleep on it!
• If you think you have the English level required, go now to an authorized IELTS place to take your test!
• You have to write an email: pay attention to details! Check and re-check your grammar.
• Don’t lie. It can screw future opportunities. If you cannot make it now, you may be able to make it in the future.
• When “expressing your interest to be a PR” let them know what you can do for Canada and the Province. Show them WHY you are the one.
• Avoid phrases like “Canada is a peaceful country”, “It’s my dream” and all sort of romantic stuff. Go to the point with concrete things.

Do you know anyone that can benefit of this information?

Please share it with others that can benefit. Send this post by email, facebook or twitter so others can use it.

Good luck! And let me know how it went…

Official Source of Information: Choose Manitoba > Southern Europe Recruitment Mission

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Each one of these 24 occupations has a “NOC Code”, which is a number that identifies it in a big list Canada has to describe all the occupations in this country. Each code has an entry in the database where you will find a description (what is the person doing that job suppose to do and know), the names of the jobs related to the occupation and some other information.

If you want to immigrate to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, then you need to have at least one year of experience in this list of eligible occupations. You will have to demonstrate you have the skills and experience required according to what the NOC describes. That is how the Immigration official that takes your case will determine if you are eligible or not.

Today I will bring you that list and the links you need to learn all the details about it. That way, you will really know how they classify your occupation in Canada.

The new list of eligible occupations explained

0211 Engineering managers

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

NOC Entry for: 0211 Engineering managers
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1112 Financial and investment analysts

Financial and investment analysts collect and analyze financial information such as economic forecasts, trading volumes and the movement of capital, financial backgrounds of companies, historical performances and future trends of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company’s clients. Their studies and evaluations cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions. Financial analysts are employed by a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms. Investment analysts are employed primarily by brokerage houses and fund management companies.

NOC Entry for: 1112 Financial and investment analysts
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2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers

Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Entry for: 2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
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2131 Civil engineers

Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. Civil engineers are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Entry for: 2131 Civil engineers
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2132 Mechanical engineers

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Entry for: 2132 Mechanical engineers
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2134 Chemical engineers

Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.

NOC Entry for: 2134 Chemical engineers
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2143 Mining engineers

Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. Mining engineers are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

NOC Entry for: 2143 Mining engineers
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2144 Geological engineers

Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. Geological engineers are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.

NOC Entry for: 2144 Geological engineers
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2145 Petroleum engineers

Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits; and plan, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, completion, testing and re-working of oil and gas wells. They are employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, government, and research and educational institutions.

NOC Entry for: 2145 Petroleum engineers
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2146 Aerospace engineers

Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.

NOC Entry for: 2146 Aerospace engineers
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2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems. They are employed by computer and telecommunication hardware manufacturers, by engineering, manufacturing and telecommunications firms, in information technology consulting firms, by governmental, educational and research institutions and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

NOC Entry for: 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)
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2154 Land surveyors

Land surveyors plan, direct and conduct legal surveys to establish the location of real property boundaries, contours and other natural or human-made features, and prepare and maintain cross-sectional drawings, official plans, records and documents pertaining to these surveys. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, private sector land surveying establishments, real estate development, natural resource, engineering and construction firms, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Entry for: 2154 Land surveyors
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2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers

Computer programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for microcomputer and mainframe software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. Interactive media developers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for Internet applications, computer-based training software, computer games, film, video and other interactive media. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

NOC Entry for: 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
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2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments.

NOC Entry for: 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
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2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety

Inspectors in this unit group evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to control risks in the workplace. They inspect restaurants, public facilities, industrial establishments, municipal water systems and other workplaces to ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sanitation, pollution control, the handling and storage of hazardous substances and workplace safety. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

NOC Entry for: 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
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3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with peripheral and central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose, assess and treat human communication disorders including speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are employed in hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care facilities, day clinics, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions, or may work in private practice. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

NOC Entry for: 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
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3142 Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists assess patients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Physiotherapists are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres and extended care facilities, or they may work in private practice.

NOC Entry for: 3142 Physiotherapists
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3143 Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and ageing to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed.

NOC Entry for: 3143 Occupational Therapists
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3211 Medical laboratory technologists

Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, research facilities and post-secondary educational institutions. Medical laboratory technologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

NOC Entry for: 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
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3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants

Medical laboratory technicians conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, research facilities, post-secondary educational institutions and government research laboratories. Pathologists’ assistants assist at autopsies and examinations of surgical specimens or perform autopsies under a pathologist’s supervision. They are usually employed in hospitals and universities.

NOC Entry for: 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
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3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Clinical perfusionists provide technical support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and patients requiring cardio-respiratory support. Cardiopulmonary technologists assist physicians in the technical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, extended care facilities, public health centres and respiratory home care companies. Clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists are primarily employed in hospitals. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

NOC Entry for: 3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
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3215 Medical radiation technologists

This unit group includes technologists who operate radiographic and radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment and produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. They are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics, radiological laboratories, colleges and universities. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

NOC Entry for: 3215 Medical radiation technologists
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3216 Medical sonographers

Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

NOC Entry for: 3216 Medical sonographers
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3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.

Cardiology technologists operate electrocardiogram and other electronic equipment to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart disease. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, not elsewhere classified, operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group. They are employed in clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories.

NOC Entry for: 3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
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Remember, if you have questions always ask a certified professional!

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I will copy the information from the news release and the backgrounder and give you my insights on them.

What was announced

• The list of 24 occupations that are eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) when it re-opens on May 4, 2013.
• The list of four organizations that have been designated to provide the now-required independent third party assessments of foreign educational credentials for applicants who studied outside of Canada.

Also…

• There will be an overall cap of 5,000 new applications for all eligible occupations, including a sub-cap of 300 new applications for each eligible occupation;
  
• Applicants must show proof that they meet the minimum threshold of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in all four language skill areas: speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension.

From the Backgrounder

The Backgrounder document gives more details on the announcement. Let’s see…

 A prospective applicant should ensure they meet at least one of the following requirements:

• They have at least one year of continuous work experience in one of the 24 eligible occupations;
• They have a qualifying offer of arranged employment (*note changes to the arranged employment process were previously published in this web notice); or
• They are eligible to apply through the PhD stream.

Work Experience, Offer of Arranged Employment of PhD stream. Do you have any of these? So let’s move on…

If prospective applicants are confident that they meet at least one of the above requirements, they must also meet the minimum language threshold and obtain an educational credential assessment (if submitting a foreign educational credential).

What’s the list of Eligible Occupations Mr. G?

This is the list of Eligible Occupations that will have an overall cap of 5000 new applications in total and a cap of 300 applications for each one of them.

• 0211 Engineering managers
• 1112 Financial and investment analysts
• 2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
• 2131 Civil engineers
• 2132 Mechanical engineers
• 2134 Chemical engineers
• 2143 Mining engineers
• 2144 Geological engineers
• 2145 Petroleum engineers
• 2146 Aerospace engineers
• 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)
• 2154 Land surveyors
• 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
• 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
• 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
• 3142 Physiotherapists
• 3143 Occupational Therapists
• 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
• 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
• 3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• 3215 Medical radiation technologists
• 3216 Medical sonographers
• 3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified)

The numbers to the left are the NOC Codes. That code defines what is expected as “work experience” in each of these. You can search the number for your occupation in this link: Click here to go to the NOC

Minimum Language Threshold

All prospective applicants to the FSWP should first determine whether they meet the new minimum language threshold: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). To prove language proficiency, a prospective applicant must take a third-party language test from an organization designated by the Minister and submit their test report along with their application to CIC.

Language test results will be accepted by CIC for two years from the date that they were issued by the designated organization.

CIC-designated language testing organizations include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP),International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Test d’évaluation de français (TEF).

Third-party language tests are scored differently by each of the three organizations. Here are the scores on each of the tests that correspond to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 or higher:

English

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): An FSWP applicant must score at least 4L on the CELPIP-General test in each of the four skills to meet the minimum language threshold. A score of 4L on the CELPIP-General test corresponds to CLB 7. A score of 4H corresponds to CLB 8, and a score of 5 or higher corresponds to CLB 9 or higher.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): An FSWP applicant must score at least 6.0 on the IELTS General Training test in each of the four skills to meet the minimum language threshold of CLB 7.

French

Test d’évaluation de français (TEF): An FSWP applicant must score at least 206 in reading, 248 in listening, and 309 in both speaking and writing on the TEF to meet the minimum language threshold of NCLC 7.

Arranged Employment

Previously, employers have applied for an Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO) from Human Resources Skills Development Canada when they wished to hire a foreign national on a permanent, full-time basis and support their employee’s application for permanent residence through the FSWP.

Starting on May 4, 2013, CIC will no longer accept AEOs in support of an FSWP application. Instead, most offers of arranged employment will require a Labour Market Opinion.

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Another important change that takes effect on May 4, 2013, is the introduction of the educational credential assessment (ECA). Prospective applicants may start the process of getting an ECA before May 4 if they are planning to submit a foreign educational credential. However, applicants should keep in mind the other program eligibility requirements listed above, i.e. whether they have a qualifying offer of arranged employment or are applying under the PhD stream or eligible occupations stream; and if they meet the minimum language threshold through a designated third-party test. Applicants who have Canadian educational credentials do not need to get an ECA, unless they are also submitting a foreign educational credential in support of their application.

The ECA process will help determine if the foreign educational credential is authentic and equivalent to a completed credential in Canada. For prospective applicants, the ECA can provide a realistic understanding of how their foreign educational credentials are likely to be recognized in Canada.

As of April 17, 2013, four organizations have been designated by the Minister to provide ECA reports for purposes of immigrating to Canada under the FSWP. Additional organizations may be designated by CIC in the future. The designated organizations are:

• Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies;
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada;
• World Education Services; and,
• Medical Council of Canada.

The Medical Council of Canada has been designated only for those principal applicants who intend to apply with specialist physician (2011 National Occupation Classification [NOC] code 3111) or general practitioner/family physician (2011 NOC code 3112) as their primary occupation in their FSWP application. Neither NOC code 3111 nor 3112 is on the eligible occupations list that takes effect on May 4, so this will only affect those applying under the PhD stream or with a qualifying job offer based on those NOC codes.

Applicants should contact the designated organizations directly for further information on their documentation requirements, processing times and fees.

CIC will only accept ECA reports issued after the date the organization was designated by CIC to provide ECA reports for immigration purposes (i.e. April 17, 2013). An ECA report will be valid for immigration purposes for 5 years from the date that it was issued by the designated organization.

And there’s more…

Yes, there’s more. Because if you have everything of the above you still need to pass the 67 points mark from the points grid.

You can click on the links to learn what CIC considers for every section of the grid.

Now it’s your turn!

I want to know your thoughts about this… Are you going to apply or not? Why? Why not? Do you find the conditions too difficult?

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With the excitement all around, media and city officials gathered at the venue. There, the owner of the team proudly unveiled the team’s name: the “Ottawa Tomahawks”!

There was a little problem though… No one liked the name. Even worst: the aboriginal community got deeply offended by the use of the word.

What was thought to be a tribute to a well known movement in basketball turned out to be the misuse of a war weapon name.

And that’s where I got confused and had to deeply think about what happened.

What’s in a name?

To be honest, I first thought it was just another overreaction by the aboriginal community. I thought they had much better things to think about and worry about other than the use of a word. I thought that with all the poverty, high level of drop outs at school, drug and alcohol issues in their communities… Does it really had any sense to worry about the use of the word “tomahawk”? I did not get it.

But after thinking about it for a while I realized that we, as immigrants, cannot pretend to completely understand these kind of discussions that are s deeply related to the Canadian roots. Not at least without going through a further understanding of the context.

Some things are “Canadian things” and may be are out of our scope of understanding. We come from other cultures with other realities and even with a much different approach to the aboriginal community. If they say it’s not right to use the word “tomahawk”, well… it may not be right. And they may have their own reasons. Specially when all the media aligned behind the First Nations  and even the Mayor of Ottawa said he had warned about the issue. It was clear I was not understanding the problem and I was misjudging.

Canadian Solutions to Canadian Problems

Sometimes we must take a step back and just watch. There’s no need to get involved and have a saying in every single issue going on around is in our new society.

We will not be judged or censored if we have our saying and give our opinion but we must clearly have a good judgement on when it;s out turn to get involved in something or not.

What do you think?

What is your saying in this matter? What do you prefer to do? Do you step back or do you get involved in the discussion?

Share your saying, the door is open!

(by the way, they are called the Ottawa Skyhawks now)

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