Telling Our Stories: Voices of New Canadians in Brantford

The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) invites new Canadians who have settled in Brantford within the last 15 years to share a written story, in any language, highlighting their newcomer experiences. Please submit your 200 to 400-word story and receive a $25.00 gift card, while supplies last, with our thanks. To further celebrate new Canadian voices in Brantford, select stories may also be asked to participate in a future BIP video.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Please note that the information collected from this submission is collected under the authority of Section 10 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and will only be used for the purposes of the creation and promotion of the Brantford Immigration Partnership Newcomer Stories video. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact the City of Brantford’s Manager of Community Partnership at 519-759-4150 or email bip@brantford.ca.

When writing, imagine yourself telling your story to other new Canadians in Brantford, your friends, your children, and or neighbours. Feel free to use the following questions as a guide or write from the heart. We look forward to hearing your story!

• What was it like creating a new home in a new city and country?
• What was it like making new friends and social connections?
• What was it like finding a job? Did you start a different career?
• What was the experience of your family members? Was it easier or harder for some family members?
• What was the hardest part of resettling in Canada and Brantford?
• What was the greatest part of resettling in Canada and Brantford?
• When did Brantford start to feel like  home?
• What resources have helped you the most?
• What is your advice for other residents new to Canada or Brantford?