citizenship institute canada
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Citizenship ceremony held within the community rather than the Citizenship court. This was held at the University of Winnipeg through partnership with Global College.TRANSCRIPT
Winnipeg, ChapterCommunity Citizenship CeremonyUniversity of Winnipeg, 2010
A non-profit organization Founded by Adrienne Clarkson and John
Raulston Saul To ensure new citizens are properly
welcomed and share their hopes and dreams in a round table discussion before the swearing in.
ICC has branches across Canada. It holds citizenship ceremonies in the community.
Red River College Manitoba Human Rights Commission Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Immigrant Centre And other cultural organizations participated
in this event.
Unlike most European countries Canada welcomes new citizens and encourages immigrants to take that step so that they can participate fully in Canadian life. Canada stands out from the pack because it encourages immigrants to share their culture with the rest of Canada so that we can all be better for it. There is unity in our diversity