Real Stories

Every person who walks through our doors brings a story worth telling. Here you’ll find stories of resilience, belonging, and everyday moments that make the Victoria region a richer place for all of us.

A smiling family of six, including parents and four children, poses for a photo in front of a modern apartment building.

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Test Story

Nowruz is more than a New Year; it’s a centuries-old celebration rooted in nature, renewal, and joy.

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Friendship makes home

Helen and Sherilyn first met at ICA’s English Pronunciation Practice workshop in the summer of 2023. Bonding over their shared experiences

Haft-seen table with seven symbolic items including eggs, apple, seeds, and a goldfish bowl, on a patterned tablecloth.

From ceremonial to sentimental: A DIY Nowruz celebration guide

Nowruz is more than a New Year; it’s a centuries-old celebration rooted in nature, renewal, and joy.

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Journey to Home

“Every time I met with them, they were encouraging and made me feel safe. ICA is more like a family to me than an organization!” Latif’s happy childhood turned into a fight for survival when a bomb injured his father in Syria, and his family had to leave their home and travel to Turkey, in […]

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