Stories of Diversity

Community Champions

South Okanagan - Similkameen Local Immigration Partnership (SOSLIP)

June 28, 2022

These stories are a part of the Community Champions project by the South Okanagan-Similkameen Local Immigration Partnership led by the South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS). The project tells stories about immigrant entrepreneurs, their journeys, hopes and dreams. We hope you will enjoy them and will find something in common with the story-tellers.

Winemaker's Cut - Martina's Story

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Winemaker's Cut by Stories of Diversity

Martina and Michal (a.k.a. Michael) grew up in the small town in Slovakia with a poetic name – Ruzomberok. This is where they met and fell in love.

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Winemaker's Cut, Community Champions (OneWorld Festival 2022)

With a Twist - Harold's Story

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With A Twist by Stories of Diversity

This story is a part of the Community Champions project by the South Okanagan-Similkameen Local Immigration Partnership. The project tells stories about immigrant entrepreneurs, their journeys, hopes and dreams. I hope you will enjoy them and will find something in common with the story-tellers.

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With a Twist, Community Champions (OneWorld Festival 2022)

The Right Turn - Darya's Story

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The Right Turn by Stories of Diversity

Darya Shalev lived in a beautiful town Zichron Yaakov in Israel. It is one of the first modern settlements located on Mount Carmel with amazing views over the Coastal Plain and the Mediterranean Sea. In Israel she managed an after-school program for children and loved her job. Having a creative personality, Darya enjoyed dancing and teaching others, painting and doing crafts.

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The Right Turn, Community Champions (OneWorld 2022)

Wild Ginger - Christine's Story

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Wild Ginger by Stories of Diversity

“When I was 22 I didn’t know what I wanted. Now I feel happy with my choice.” Qiao Ying Zhang (Christine) grew up in Kaiping, Guangdong Province - a city in the Southern China in the Pearl River Delta. It is known for fortified towers spread around the area.

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Wild Ginger, Community Champions (OneWorld Festival 2022)

Joy - Sylvia's Story

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Joy by Stories of Diversity

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Joy, Community Champions (OneWorld Festival 2022)