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I am London 150

“I am London 150” showcases the diversity that gives Canada its unique identity. The campaign celebrates successful immigrants who have chosen to call London their home. Two new faces will be profiled every month until November 2017.
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Myrian Goyes

6/13/2017

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Myrian came to Canada in 2002 with very little information about the country and no knowledge of English.
Moving from Bogota, the capital of Colombia, to London was a drastic change. Upon arriving in London, a sense of safety was immediately evident to Myrian. A place so safe that even children could play in the streets with no worries. She grew to love the community she now calls home, commending it as a great place to raise a family.
The move to London had its fair share of challenges. Learning English became an immediate task. Myrian recognized that knowing the language was essential: not only to obtain a job, but also to integrate into her new community.  Obtaining her Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) was the next priority. Within months of moving to London, she was inspired by her daughter to start volunteering. Volunteering helped Myrian and her family understand the culture in London and was a way of giving back.
Today, Myrian works as an employment counsellor where she continues to give back to her community and other immigrants. Her advice to newcomers is simple, take time to learn where you are, give back, and you will always find a helping hand. Pay it forward.



1 Comment
Mario Goyes
7/20/2017 07:45:29 pm

Asi es, ella es todo un ejemplo no solo para inmigrantes a Canada sino para su familia y amigos en Colombia. Ellos optaron por ir a buscar un futuro mejor a un Pais que hasta hoy les ha dado de lo mejor que se puede esperar tanto a ella como a su familia y nosotros nos sentimos orgullosos de ellos y de sus logros en Canada. Solo podemos agradecer a Canada y a London el haberlos recibido y adoptado para su desarrollo como familia y como miembros de su comunidad. Dios los bendiga.

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  • I Am London 2022
  • Previous Campaigns
    • I am London 2021 >
      • I am London 2021
    • I am London 2020
    • I am London 2019
    • I am London 2018
    • - Alba, Delveen & Afeez
    • - Stanislav, Fan & May
    • - Emilio & Eman
    • - Osama, Sebastien & Lisseth
    • - Irina, Carlos & Joan
    • I am London 150 (2017)
    • I am London 2015
    • I am London 2014
    • I am London 2013
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