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TORONTO/CNW/ - Toronto Reference
Library is pleased to host 20 Journeys: A Visual Essay of the
Immigrant Experience from June 16 to 27, 2008. 20 Journeys is
presented in partnership with the Toronto Region Immigrant
Employment Council (TRIEC) and is free to the public.
20 Journeys is a traveling exhibit of
powerful photographs and stories of immigrants entering the
labour market. It details the experiences of skilled immigrants,
their journeys to achieving success, and the programs and
employers that have shared in their milestones. The exhibit
features immigrants from India, Sri Lanka, China, Columbia,
Ghana, Greece, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Switzerland, the UK and
the Ukraine.
What:
20 Journeys photo exhibit
When:
June 16 to 27, 2008
Where:
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street, Main Floor
"20 Journeys reflects the experience
of many immigrants who bring valuable skills, education and
talent to the Toronto region each year," said Elizabeth McIsaac,
executive director of TRIEC. "We hope this exhibit will help to
broaden public awareness on the benefits of including newcomers
in our economy and society."
"Toronto receives more than 55,000
immigrants annually and many make a branch of Toronto Public
Library their first stop," says Jane Pyper, Director, Corporate
& Service Planning. "The library focuses its many newcomer
services on language skills, computer literacy, education
information, accreditation and job searching, assisting in the
transition to life in Canada."
20 Journeys is funded by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada and is part of TRIEC's ongoing public
awareness work. TRIEC's primary goal is to help include skilled
immigrants in the local labour market by breaking down the
barriers they face when looking for employment. Visit
for more information.
Toronto Public Library is the world's
busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 16
million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 29
million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit
our website at
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
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